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Celonis • Process Automation (Enterprise)

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Celonis • Process Automation (Enterprise)

Designed and iterated key journeys for process mining and automation use cases, using interactive prototypes to align stakeholders and validate usability.

Enterprise UXData-heavy UIPrototypingUser TestingAutomation
Problem

Data-heavy automation tools can overwhelm users. The challenge: reduce cognitive load while keeping power and precision for enterprise workflows.

My contribution
  • Shaped interaction patterns for complex, stateful workflows (tasks, states, automation outcomes).
  • Built prototypes for alignment across teams and to de-risk engineering feasibility.
  • Led multiple usability tests and translated findings into clear product requirements.
  • Partnered closely with product and engineering to ship incremental improvements.
Process

Structured and collaborative. I adapt depth to the risk level, timeline, and constraints.

1
Align

Clarify the job-to-be-done per role and define success metrics for task completion.

2
Map

Audit information hierarchy: what users need now vs later, and where they get stuck.

3
Design

Create simplified interaction models and scalable UI patterns for repeatable tasks.

4
Validate

Test with enterprise users; refine terminology, states, and edge cases.

5
Ship

Document patterns and roll out changes with measured iteration.

Outcome
  • Cleaner workflows with clearer task/state handling and reduced screen complexity.
  • Faster task completion for frequent operations through better structure and affordances.
  • Smoother adoption via predictable patterns across related automation journeys.
Learnings
  • When everything is important, nothing is. Hierarchy is the product in data-heavy tools.
  • State modeling (empty, loading, partial, error) prevents “mystery meat” automation experiences.
  • Prototypes are the fastest way to align when multiple teams own different slices.
Selected visuals
Product context
Product context
Automation flow concepts
Automation flow concepts
UI exploration
UI exploration
Iteration snapshots
Iteration snapshots

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