Product Designer with 4+ years of experience crafting user-centered digital solutions for fintech, crypto, and e-commerce platforms. Led design teams at Apex Network and SBSC, delivering projects for notable clients including United Bank for Africa and Puma x Lacoste NG. Specializing in creating accessible, intuitive interfaces that drive user engagement and business growth. Founded multiple successful platforms including an FX P2P marketplace and comprehensive booking service, demonstrating expertise in complex system design and user experience optimization. Achieved significant improvements in user retention (30%) and product adoption through data-driven design decisions and robust user research. Passionate about mentoring emerging designers, having guided 50+ mentees with a 90% success rate in achieving their career goals. Regularly contribute open-source design resources to empower the global design community. Combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of accessibility needs to create truly inclusive digital experiences. Core strengths: Design leadership, user research, design systems development, cross-functional collaboration, and accessible design implementation. Available for product design opportunities that prioritize innovation and user-centered solutions.

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Product Designer with 4+ years of experience crafting user-centered digital solutions for fintech, crypto, and e-commerce platforms. Led design teams at Apex Network and SBSC, delivering projects for notable clients including United Bank for Africa and Puma x Lacoste NG. Specializing in creating accessible, intuitive interfaces that drive user engagement and business growth. Founded multiple successful platforms including an FX P2P marketplace and comprehensive booking service, demonstrating expertise in complex system design and user experience optimization. Achieved significant improvements in user retention (30%) and product adoption through data-driven design decisions and robust user research. Passionate about mentoring emerging designers, having guided 50+ mentees with a 90% success rate in achieving their career goals. Regularly contribute open-source design resources to empower the global design community. Combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of accessibility needs to create truly inclusive digital experiences. Core strengths: Design leadership, user research, design systems development, cross-functional collaboration, and accessible design implementation. Available for product design opportunities that prioritize innovation and user-centered solutions.

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Product Designer with 4+ years of experience crafting user-centered digital solutions for fintech, crypto, and e-commerce platforms. Led design teams at Apex Network and SBSC, delivering projects for notable clients including United Bank for Africa and Puma x Lacoste NG. Specializing in creating accessible, intuitive interfaces that drive user engagement and business growth.

Founded multiple successful platforms including an FX P2P marketplace and comprehensive booking service, demonstrating expertise in complex system design and user experience optimization. Achieved significant improvements in user retention (30%) and product adoption through data-driven design decisions and robust user research.

Passionate about mentoring emerging designers, having guided 50+ mentees with a 90% success rate in achieving their career goals. Regularly contribute open-source design resources to empower the global design community. Combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of accessibility needs to create truly inclusive digital experiences.

Core strengths: Design leadership, user research, design systems development, cross-functional collaboration, and accessible design implementation. Available for product design opportunities that prioritize innovation and user-centered solutions.

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Skills

Ap
App Design
CR
CRM
Em
Email Design
Figma
Fr
Freelance Gig
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Experience Level

App Design
Expert
CRM
Expert
Email Design
Expert
Figma
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Pitch Deck
Expert
Product Design
Expert
Prototype
Expert
SaaS
Expert
UI
Expert
Web Design
Expert
WordPress
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Elementor
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

MSc Computing Science at Oxford Brookes University
August 30, 2024 - September 27, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Wholesale & Distribution, Manufacturing, Education
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