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Salem Mukuri

@salemmukuri

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Results-driven Product Designer with expertise in UX research and design.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity, collaboration, and growth opportunities in product design.

I am a results-driven Product Designer with over 4 years of experience in crafting high-impact digital products that users love and businesses scale. My expertise lies in UX research, interaction design, and prototyping using tools like Figma and Adobe XD. I have a proven track record of delivering 30% faster adoption through user-centered workflows and achieving 25% higher retention through data-driven iteration.

Currently, I lead design and product strategy at DigitalQatalyst, where I have successfully modernized legacy systems and developed user-centric platforms that significantly reduce operational time for clients. My experience spans various roles, including UX/UI Designer and Product Owner, where I have consistently delivered innovative solutions that align user needs with business goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Designer (UX/UI)

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DigitalQatalyst

Aug 2024 - Present (11 months)

Led design and product strategy for financial regulators and enterprise digital transformation tools, including modernizing DFSA's SUPTECH Platform and owning end-to-end development of DTMP. Established the DQ Design System, creating foundational components used across four DQ products.

UX UI Design Product Strategy Digital Transformation Design Systems Agile Scrum Figma Adobe XD SharePoint)

UX/UI Designer

RealtyView

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)

Leveraged research insights to inform design decisions and address key user needs. Created wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma, and developed design systems and component libraries to ensure consistency and scalability.

UX UI Design User Research Wireframing Prototyping Figma Design Systems Component Libraries Interaction Design Usability Testing

Product Designer

Elewa

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Conducted extensive research and analysis to understand user needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes for ed-tech products. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into visually appealing and functional designs, leading the UI/UX design for Kujali.

UI UX Design User Research Market Analysis User Product Requirements Wireframing Prototyping Usability Testing Cross Functional Collaboration Figma

UI Designer

Freelance

Dec 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Leveraged research insights to inform design decisions for clients like Chlorox, JAA, and PhilFun. Created wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma and Adobe XD, translating complex ideas into visual representations.

UI Design User Research Wireframing Prototyping Figma Adobe XD UX Copy Conversion Rate Optimization

Electrical & Telecommunications Engineer

Ministry of Public Works

Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Analyzed utility consumption for various facilities and institutions around Nairobi to establish consumption trends. Created electrical schematics in AutoCAD and prepared equipment specifications and bills of quantities.

Electrical Engineering Telecommunications engineering Autocad Technical Documentation Electrical Schematics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Multimedia University of Kenya

BSc Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering

Attained Second Class Honors in Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering. Studied a comprehensive curriculum covering electrical systems and telecommunication principles.