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Elizabeth Gitau

@elizabethgitau

AI Automation Developer and Sales Strategist with design expertise.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters creativity and innovation, allowing me to leverage my design and automation skills to drive business success.

I am a creative and human-centered Product Designer turned AI Automation Developer, passionate about solving real-world problems through design and intelligent systems. With a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management from Egerton University, I specialize in crafting intuitive user experiences and building automated workflows using tools like Make.com, Zapier, OpenAI, Airtable, and API integrations.

With over a year of hands-on experience, I have successfully developed automation systems, sales workflows, and client acquisition strategies. My work has significantly reduced manual tasks by up to 70%, enhanced digital products, and driven revenue growth. I merge design thinking with technical innovation to streamline business operations and create comprehensive business ecosystems.

My background includes freelance roles as an AI Automation Developer, Product Designer, UX Designer, and Graphic Designer. I have collaborated closely with clients to align design strategies with business goals, conducted user research, and utilized advanced UX principles to optimize user engagement. I am committed to delivering creative direction and strategic design guidance throughout project lifecycles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Freelance AI Automation Developer

Self-employed

May 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Designed and deployed end-to-end workflow automations using Make.com, Zapier, and custom API integrations for client projects, reducing manual work by up to 70%. Integrated cutting-edge AI tools including OpenAI (GPT), Claude, and Runway to generate dynamic content and automate client communications.

PC

Freelance Product Designer

Pixelate Creations

Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)

Designed intuitive user flows and wireframes for web and mobile products across SaaS and e-commerce sectors, focusing on conversion optimization. Created interactive prototypes in Figma to test product ideas and validate user experience decisions, improving client product-market fit.

UP

Freelance UX Designer

Upwork

Jan 2023 - Feb 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Designed conversion-focused website layouts, user interfaces (UI), and landing pages that enhanced user engagement and business outcomes. Built comprehensive design systems from scratch using Framer, Figma, and no-code tools.

UP

Freelance Graphic Designer

Upwork

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Designed user-centered interfaces and visual communications that enhanced digital storytelling and brand engagement. Collaborated with diverse clients to create brand-aligned content and design solutions that supported marketing and sales objectives.

NM

Environmental Researcher

Nairobi National Museum

Jun 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Conducted comprehensive environmental research and contributed to science-based educational content development. Analyzed complex ecological data using SPSS, Excel, and PowerBI, translating technical research findings into accessible content for diverse audiences.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Egerton University logoEU

Egerton University

Bachelor of Science, Natural Resource Management

2016 - 2021

Studied Natural Resource Management, gaining expertise in environmental research and data analysis. Developed structured analytical reports and presentations, building strong foundations in data analysis, information design, and content structuring.

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