Hi, I'm Raunak Shukla
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Product designer & startup founder turning ideas into polished digital experiences. Currently building SYINQ — live on iOS & Android.
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VC Silver Medal
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
About Me
Product designer, startup founder, and B.Tech graduate (CS, Cybersecurity) building things that matter for students.
Education
B.Tech — Computer Science
Specialisation: Cybersecurity
Bennett University · 2021 – 2025
Current Role
Co-Founder & CEO
Full-timeSYINQ
Building a student super-app — live on App Store & Play Store. Leading product, design, and fundraising.
Previously
Cybersecurity Research Intern · SecureNet Innovations
Founding Member · CrownCast
What I Do
Product Design
Figma, wireframing, prototyping, user research
Product Management
Roadmapping, sprint planning, metrics, releases
Startup Building
Fundraising, team leadership, investor decks
My Journey
Started B.Tech — Computer Science
2021Began my academic journey at Bennett University with a focus on Cybersecurity. Also joined Mood Indigo operations team at IIT Bombay.
Design Lead & EC-Council CND Certified
2022Led design for college events and the BU Sports Committee. Earned Certified Network Defender (CND) from EC-Council and AWS Cloud certifications.
Cybersecurity Research Intern
2023Joined SecureNet Innovations — penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Co-convened Bennovate E-Summit.
Founded SYINQ & Joined CrownCast
2024Co-founded SYINQ (student super-app) and joined CrownCast as a founding member, leading product and design across both ventures.
Graduated & Launched SYINQ on iOS + Android
2025Graduated with B.Tech (CS). Launched SYINQ on the App Store and Google Play. Awarded the Vice Chancellor Silver Medal for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Now raising funds full-time.
Product Design & Management
My combined expertise in product management and UI/UX design enables me to create user-centric products from concept to launch, with a focus on both business impact and user experience.
My Design System Approach
Figma
Design, prototype, and collaborate on UI/UX projects with team members
Wireframing
Create low and high fidelity wireframes to conceptualize interfaces
User Research
Conduct user interviews, surveys, and usability testing to inform design decisions
Interactive Prototyping
Build interactive prototypes that simulate real user flows and interactions
Product Roadmapping
Develop and maintain product roadmaps that align with business goals
Sprint Management
Plan and execute development sprints with cross-functional teams
Metrics Analysis
Track and analyze key product metrics to inform feature development
Release Planning
Coordinate product releases with engineering, marketing, and customer success teams
Product Management Approach
User-Centric
I place users at the center of product decisions, ensuring features solve real problems.
Data-Driven
I leverage metrics and user feedback to validate ideas and measure feature success.
Agile Execution
I implement iterative development cycles to ship quality features quickly and adapt to feedback.
Projects
A selection of technical projects showcasing my skills in cybersecurity, automation, and blockchain technology.
My Design Process
Research
Wireframing
Prototyping
Development
Refining
Drone Delivery Using BSSID
A pioneering project using Wi-Fi triangulation to improve drone navigation and delivery accuracy in areas with poor GPS coverage.
Vulnerability Scanner
An automated tool developed to identify security vulnerabilities in web applications, improving threat detection rates by 20-30%.
Contact-Based Social Utility App
This app transforms your phone's contact list into a private, location-aware social utility platform that helps you stay connected, get help, or plan meetups with people you already know.
Startup Journey
From idea to App Store — I've founded and co-founded ventures where I lead product, design, and fundraising.
SYINQ
The Student Super-App
SYINQ is a student-centric super-app combining carpooling, a peer marketplace, and a community forum — all with AI-powered matching and verified student profiles. Currently pre-revenue, actively growing users, and shipping new features continuously.
500+
Beta Students
35%
Monthly Growth
200+
Carpool Matches
CrownCast
Creator Monetisation Platform
Platform for YouTubers and brands featuring interactive campaigns, viewer challenges, and deep analytics. Partnered with 25+ mid-tier YouTubers and facilitated 15+ brand campaigns.
Explore SYINQ
Visit the full website
syinq.com →Achievements & Certifications
Recognition, certifications, and milestones from my academic and entrepreneurial journey.
Certifications
Notable Achievements
Vice Chancellor Silver Medal — Innovation & Entrepreneurship
2025Awarded by Bennett University's Vice Chancellor for outstanding innovation and entrepreneurial achievement — recognised for co-founding SYINQ and bringing it to market.
Lead Designer for College Events
(2021–2023)Led design for multiple flagship college events, creating cohesive visual identities and marketing materials.
BU Sports Committee Design Head
(2022)Managed all visual communications for Bennett University Sports Committee.
Co-convener of Bennovate E-Summit
(2022)Helped organise Bennett University's annual E-Summit, overseeing a team of 70+ volunteers.
Mood Indigo Operations Team
(2021)Supported operations for IIT Bombay's cultural festival Mood Indigo, one of Asia's largest college festivals.
Always Learning
I regularly participate in workshops, hackathons, and online courses to stay sharp at the intersection of product design, technology, and startup building.
Hobbies & Interests
Outside of work, I pursue various interests that keep me balanced and inspired.
Photography
Capturing moments through the lens allows me to explore perspectives, play with light, and tell stories visually.
Designing
I enjoy crafting intuitive UI/UX designs and graphics, experimenting with layouts, typography, and user flows.
Research
Diving deep into topics like product strategy, tech trends, and user behavior keeps me curious and constantly learning.
Boxing
Boxing keeps me disciplined, sharp, and focused—it's where I clear my mind and push my limits.
Reading
From product design to psychology and startups, I enjoy reading books that challenge my thinking and fuel new ideas.
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or interested in collaborating? I'd love to hear from you!
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Connect With Me
You can also reach out to me directly through email or connect with me on social platforms. I'm always open to discussing new projects, opportunities, or just having a chat.