Mahitha is an experienced user experience designer and product manager, working on defining the ideamix platform. She has worked across domains with a number of startups and companies in bringing v1 products to life, including S&P Capital IQ, Torstar Digital and Peoplesoft. Nothing makes her happier than seeing great products and experiences come alive. She is skilled at creating positive working relationships with end-users, management, development teams and fellow designers in global teams. She is a graduate of Ohio State University. After a childhood spent in brilliant weather, she constantly dreams of the tropics, but has made chilly Toronto her home with her family, a dog and two cats. Mahitha loves trees, tea on her terrace, books, long bicycle rides and great food.