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Belyse Kalisa

@belysekalisa

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Versatile full-stack developer with expertise in UI/UX design.

Rwanda

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation, offering opportunities for growth and impactful projects.

I am a versatile professional with over four years of experience in full-stack development and UI/UX design. My journey began at Rwanda Coding Academy, where I honed my skills in software programming, embedded systems, and cybersecurity. I have a proven track record of crafting visually appealing, user-friendly interfaces for both web and mobile applications using tools like Adobe XD and Figma, alongside developing robust back-end solutions with technologies such as Node.js and PostgreSQL.

Throughout my career, I have successfully collaborated with diverse teams, adapting to both remote and hybrid work environments. My role as a Front End Developer at Co-creation Hub Rwanda allowed me to transform mockups into real-life web applications using ReactJS, while my experience as a Product Designer at KuickRent involved optimizing user interface designs for enhanced user engagement. Currently, I am contributing to significant projects at GIZ/MINALOC, focusing on front-end development and UI/UX design to improve user experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Junior Software Developer Consultant

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Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC)/GIZ

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Currently, I am enhancing user experiences through front-end development and UI/UX design for significant projects, including website updates and social registry systems, utilizing tools like Figma and PostgreSQL.

Figma Google Fonts PostgreSQL User Research Wireframing Prototyping Front End Developer Collaboration

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Product Designer

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APEFE/RTB

Sep 2024 - Present (9 months)

As a Product Designer for the Career Portal, I conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and collaborate with developers to ensure seamless integration of design solutions while implementing accessibility features.

User Research Wireframing Prototyping Collaboration User Testing Interactive Design

Product Designer and Backend Developer

Ederner Labs

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023 (8 months)

As a Product Designer and Backend Developer, I developed backend solutions and collaborated with front-end developers to create APIs. I also translated mockups into functional systems to enhance user engagement.

Figma Adobe XD Agile Methodology API Development User Centric Design Technical Documentation

Product Designer

KUICKRENT

Feb 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 3 months)

In my role as a Product Designer, I implemented mockup designs into user interfaces using Adobe XD, optimized existing designs, and conducted user testing to enhance user engagement and experience.

Adobe Illustrator Figma Adobe XD Scrum Methodology User Testing Prototyping UI Design Data Collection System Design

Front End Developer

Co-creation Hub Rwanda

Jun 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 7 months)

As a Front End Developer, I implemented various web platforms based on UI designs, transforming mockups into functional web applications using React JS and fixing bugs in Next JS. I also converted JavaScript projects to TypeScript and wrote tests using Jest and Cypress.