12 Years in the Making

From pixel-pushing on Fiverr to co-founding funded startups — every chapter built on the last.

2012 — 2019

Freelancer & Early Roles

Fiverr · Self-Employed

Delivered 2,500+ five-star projects — logos, websites, and digital marketing. Built the reputation, systems, and client communication skills that everything else stands on.

Jun 2018 — Dec 2019

Website Designer & Digital Marketer

Almost Famous Group

Designed UIs and developed marketing strategies for startups. Managed multi-channel campaigns and branding for emerging consumer brands.

Aug 2019 — 2020

Senior Designer & WordPress Developer

Braveston Studio / Politicl

Designed responsive websites and created digital assets for B2B clients across diverse industries. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality design solutions.

Jan 2020 — Dec 2022

UI/UX Designer & Business Analyst

Daminico · Remote

Designed high-converting Shopify Plus storefronts using systematic CRO tactics — resulting in measurable improvements in Average Order Value and conversion rates for fashion and lifestyle brands.

Mar 2021 — Apr 2022

Co-Founder & Product Designer

Farmsnation · Remote

Co-founded a marketplace connecting farmers directly with consumers. Led UX strategy, product roadmap, and end-to-end logistics flows from concept to launch.

Sep 2023 — Apr 2025

Product Designer (UI/UX)

Emendo · Hybrid

Designed the full UX for an AI-powered bookkeeping assistant — translating complex LLM outputs into clear, actionable financial dashboards non-technical users could act on. Led end-to-end UX research, usability testing, and partnered with PMs and engineers on complex financial workflows.

2024 — 2026

Consultant

Shorya Rastogi

Currently working as an independent consultant, helping clients build, design, and ship revenue-generating products with modern web technologies.