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TOBY DEE

@tobydee

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Product design leader driving human-centered, scalable digital platforms and design systems.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role where I can shape product and design strategy, scale design systems, mentor teams, and deliver inclusive, data-informed digital products.

I am an innovative, impact-driven Product Design Leader with 10+ years building human-centered digital platforms across EdTech, FinTech, SaaS, and enterprise. I lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver products that balance UX, technical reliability, and business impact.

At Sapphital Learning I directed UX strategy and technical execution for eLearning platforms serving thousands across Nigeria and Africa, built internal design systems that reduced development time by 40%, and led API and infrastructure upgrades to ensure reliability and security.

I partner with product, engineering, compliance, and business leaders to shape roadmaps, integrate responsible AI and data-driven workflows, and scale product operations. I also mentor designers and developers to grow high-performing, autonomous teams focused on accessibility and brand consistency.

I am passionate about using design leadership to solve global challenges, unlock diverse team potential, and craft inclusive digital products that impact millions worldwide.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Product Designer

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Sapphital Learning

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Directed UX strategy, design, and front-end execution for eLearning platforms serving thousands across Nigeria and Africa; built design systems that reduced development time by 40% and led API/infrastructure upgrades to improve reliability and speed.

Design Systems UX Strategy Figma Front End Developer HTML CSS JavaScript API Integration Mentorship

Current

UI/UX & Technical Design Consultant

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Star Sapphire Media & Technology

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 2 months)

Delivered web application and platform redesigns for education and enterprise clients, defining information architecture and data-driven user flows to ensure scalability and system readiness.

Information Architecture UX Design Scalability Figma Webflow Accessibility Product Strategy

UI/UX Designer

ByteWorks Technology Solutions

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)

Designed enterprise-level government and corporate platforms, improving usability and responsiveness and collaborating with developers to ensure production performance and stability.

UI Design HTML CSS JavaScript Responsive Design Usability Testing Performance Optimization

Junior UI Designer

SBIT Solutions Ltd.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)

Supported UI/UX and graphic design for B2B and B2C platforms, ensuring technical feasibility and scalability for production deployments.

UI Design Graphic Design Adobe Creative Suite HTML CSS Prototyping Technical Feasibility Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of East London

Master of Science, Information Security & Digital Forensics

2022 - 2023

Completed an MSc in Information Security & Digital Forensics with coursework and projects focused on digital investigations and information security principles.

Benson Idahosa University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2010 - 2014

Grade: 2:1

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a 2:1 classification, studying core computer science topics including programming, algorithms, and systems.