I was working with Tanali during our time at Bank CenterCredit. First as a Senior Product Designer and later as a Design System Lead. Tanali was our Head of Product Design — a calm, thoughtful, and highly structured leader who always managed to guide our team with clarity and confidence.What stood out to me most was his ability to quickly resolve team blockers while making sure everyone’s voice was heard. Tanali consistently created a safe, focused environment where designers felt supported and empowered. He was a great mentor — generous with his knowledge, patient in his feedback, and deeply invested in our professional growth.He also facilitated design reviews with exceptional skill. His soft skills are remarkable, and his hard skills are just as strong. Tanali played a key role in raising our design team’s visibility both inside and outside the company — organizing meetups, sharing best practices, and helping shape our design culture.Working with Tanali raised the bar for what I expect from design leadership. He leads not through pressure, but through trust, clarity, and quiet confidence. Any team would be lucky to have him.