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Michae Uwakwe

@michaeuwakwe

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Highly skilled UI/UX Designer and Software Developer with 3 years experience.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in UI/UX design and software development to create impactful solutions.

I am a highly skilled and innovative UI/UX Designer and Software Developer with over three years of experience in the digital technology sector. My expertise lies in leading projects from conceptualization to execution, focusing on creating user-centric designs and developing scalable software solutions. I have a proven track record of delivering impactful results across EdTech, FinTech, and emerging tech sectors.

Throughout my career, I have designed and developed custom software solutions that significantly improve team efficiency and user engagement. My role at Techspace involved creating user-friendly interfaces and implementing Agile methodologies to streamline project delivery. I have also played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge technologies at Aeroknite, where I led the transition to holographic drone technologies and improved operational efficiencies. Currently, I am spearheading the development of UniLink, an innovative EdTech platform, where I supervise a team to create intuitive dashboards and gamified engagement tools.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UI/UX Designer

Coin Pay

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Designed a user-friendly interface for a cryptocurrency platform, emphasizing streamlined transactions and cross-border payments. Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma, improving user retention by 30%.

UI UX Design Figma Wireframing Prototyping Usability Testing User Onboarding Fintech

Founder

UniLink

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Spearheaded the development of UniLink, an innovative EdTech platform aimed at supporting students with career development and academic success. Supervised a team of designers and developers to create intuitive dashboards, gamified engagement tools, and real-time communication features.

Edtech UI UX Design User Research Usability Testing Frontend Development Flutter API Integration Market Research Team Leadership

Lead Engineer and Product Developer

Aeroknite

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Played a pivotal role in the development of fire-extinguishing drones and holographic drone applications. Designed and implemented AI-driven navigation algorithms, improving drone responsiveness by 20%.

AI Driven Navigation Holographic Technology Debugging Technical Documentation Power Management Optimization Drone Technology

Software Developer and UI/UX Designer

Techspace

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Designed and developed custom software solutions, including a sales management system that improved team efficiency by 20%. Created user-friendly interfaces for client projects, conducting user research and delivering high-impact designs.

UI UX Design Software Development Agile Methodologies Workflow Automation User Research Prototyping

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IBM (Coursera)

Specialization Certificate, DevOps and Software Engineering

2024 - 2024

Completed the IBM Devops and Software Engineering Specialization. Gained expertise in DevOps practices and advanced software engineering concepts.

University of Salford

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

2019 - 2023

Studied Software Engineering at the University of Salford. Gained comprehensive knowledge in software development principles and practices.

Brookstone International Foundation Year

A-Level, Engineering

2018 - 2019

Grade: Chemistry-A Physics-C Maths-B EAP-A

Completed A-Level studies in Engineering, focusing on Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and English for Academic Purposes. Developed foundational knowledge in scientific and mathematical principles.

Mea Mater Elizabeth High School

Secondary School Certificate, General Studies

2015 - 2018

Grade: Maths – B2 English – C4 Physics – B3 Biology – C4 Chemistry – C4 Computer Science – A1 Data Processing – B3 Civic Education – B3 Building Construction – C5

Attended Mea Mater Elizabeth High School, completing secondary education. Achieved strong grades in core subjects including Computer Science and Data Processing.