Kashif Alam

Led the product design for high-performance trading applications in Ocean Transportation, incorporating pricing, contracts, vessel tracking, and line-up. Defined innovation strategy leveraging technologies like GPT, AI, HeyGen powered avatars, and voice generation.

Directed design and managed a design team of 3 while governing product delivery, reporting directly to leadership. Orchestrated the design of the ESG portal, driving a 28% revenue increase for Issuer Services.

Redesigned UI for BNP Paribas's Cortex suite (FX, IX, ALiX, Smart Derivatives, Equities, Rates, & Commodities), implementing unified visual frameworks that enhanced client interfaces by 40%. Collaborated with global tech teams, developing sophisticated visualisation and analytics solutions.

Founded a specialised talent acquisition consultancy, successfully deploying teams for Deutsche Bank’s Cockpit Digital transformation across critical initiatives. Forged strategic partnerships with DB and HCL, implementing talent development programs that achieved an 85% retention rate.

Led design for multi-tier, data intensive mobile banking platform, establishing the foundation for DB's mobile strategy. Created sophisticated data visualisation solutions that translated complex financial information into accessible, actionable insights.

Designed and optimised the My Vodafone portal for intuitive navigation and streamlined support and account settings workflows, enhancing user access to essential services and account information.

Interface, visual and interaction design for various agency clients including HSBC (mortgages, retail banking), Johnson & Johnson, First Direct, M&S and Change 4 Life creating tailored digital web solutions.

Relocated to Qatar to collaborate with an international product team on design strategy for Vodafone's new OpCo in the Middle East. Developed a comprehensive e-commerce website to enhance online shopping.

Designed and optimised UI for the MS Matrix platform, covering critical areas like Government Bonds, Research, real-time trading dashboards, complex workflows, and secure multi-factor login systems.

Creation of digital layouts and web design for Bacardi, focusing on enhancing user engagement and brand presence. Incorporated responsive design and interactive features to ensure seamless user experience.

Led comprehensive visual design efforts, creating impactful e-commerce solutions for Peter Jones's Telco clients including Vodafone, Sony Ericsson, and Siemens, significantly boosting online sales and fulfilment.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Interactive Multimedia. The program covered key concepts and practical applications relevant to the field.