GIgatwi ireri
@gatwiireri
Seasoned product designer with a focus on intuitive UI/UX.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned product designer with over two years of focused experience, I specialize in creating intuitive UI/UX designs for both mobile and web applications. My journey has been marked by a commitment to solving complex problems and enhancing user satisfaction, achieving a notable 20% increase in consumer satisfaction through data-driven design strategies. I thrive on aligning design goals with business objectives, ensuring that every project I undertake delivers measurable results.
In my current role as Founder and Program Coordinator at Empathetic Echoes, I design training materials for virtual mental health education, effectively training over 10 youths in digital marketing and research. My previous experiences include crafting responsive websites and conducting user research for various organizations, where I successfully improved usability and engagement metrics. I am passionate about leveraging user feedback to refine design iterations, ensuring that products not only meet but exceed user expectations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Program Coordinator
Empathetic Echoes
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Designed training materials for virtual mental health education and trained over 10 youths in digital marketing. Created visual program presentations that boosted participant retention by 40%.
Product Management & Product Design
Moran Vapes
Feb 2024 - Mar 2024 (1 month)
Crafted a responsive website with a customer-oriented design, improving usability. Conducted user research and created high-fidelity wireframes, reducing iteration cycles by 25%.
Product Management & Product Design
Drink Zone
Jan 2024 - Feb 2024 (1 month)
Improved user experience through behavior analysis and user testing, reducing bounce rates by 10%. Developed UI patterns leading to a 30% reduction in development time.
Product Management
The Youth Café
Aug 2023 - Jan 2024 (5 months)
Led a comprehensive website redesign, achieving a 30% increase in user engagement. Enhanced accessibility and provided design mentorship to junior staff.
Founder & Operations Manager
The Travelling Tutors
Dec 2020 - Nov 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions, monitored project progress, and ensured timely delivery of services. Provided individualized attention to students.
ICT Intern
East African Portland Cement
Sep 2019 - Jan 2020 (4 months)
Ensured the functionality of servers and systems. Administered Microsoft servers and managed database and networking tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
COCoursera
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate, Digital Marketing & E-commerce
2024 - 2024
Completed a professional certificate in Digital Marketing and E-commerce, gaining insights into online marketing strategies and e-commerce best practices.
Self-Taught
Self-Taught Product Designer & Web Developer, Product Design & Web Development
2023 - 2023
Pursued self-directed learning in product design and web development, enhancing skills in creating user-centered designs and web applications.
MKMultimedia University of Kenya
Bachelor of Business Information Technology, Business Information Technology
2016 - 2020
Studied Business Information Technology, focusing on the integration of technology and business processes, preparing for a career in IT and business management.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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