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Valerie Tuedor

@valerietuedor

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Product-focused designer-developer blending data science, UX and front-end engineering.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek product roles where I can blend UX, front-end engineering and data to ship user-centered, accessible products and grow into leadership.

I am a product-focused designer-developer with experience launching web products, leading small teams, and applying data-driven design to solve user problems. I combine front-end engineering skills with UX design and data science training to build impactful, user-centered experiences.

I've participated in selective venture and accelerator programs, secured early funding, and led projects that produced prototypes, landing pages, and responsive websites that increased visibility and user engagement. I research users and markets to inform MVP strategy and product direction.

My background includes internships and roles at fintech and innovation organizations where I led prototypes, redesigned product pages, and coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver launches on time. I have hands-on experience with Figma, Adobe, React, and modern front-end tooling.

I hold a Master of Information (Data Science & Programming) in progress and completed a Front-End Web Development bootcamp; I care about accessibility, measurable impact, and building products that scale from MVP to funded ventures.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Development

Next Canada

Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 (8 months)

Selected as one of 36 entrepreneurs in Next36; researched users and markets to guide product direction and launched a prototype that onboarded early testers by June, supporting investor outreach and early interest.

Market Research Go To Market User Research Prototyping Product Strategy

Business/Operations Lead

Black Founder Network

May 2024 - Jan 2025 (8 months)

Led operations for SmartStart within the Black Founder Network accelerator, secured $9,000 in funding, built partnerships, and grew an MVP waitlist to 50+ users while coordinating a team of three to deliver a launch-ready landing page.

Fundraising Partnership Development Team Coordination Product Launch Market Research Project Management

Web Developer & Designer

Local Global World

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Collaborated on brand identity and launched a responsive website in under two months, increasing visibility by 35% and improving user engagement while supporting digital project coordination and timelines.

HTML Responsive Design Figma Adobe Creative Suite Web Development Project Coordination UX Design

Product Designer Intern

Flutterwave

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Partnered with sales and marketing to launch a customer case study page and led prototypes and a redesign of the corporate governance site, enhancing stakeholder access and improving engagement for the fintech platform.

Product Design Prototyping Figma Cross Functional Collaboration UX Research Stakeholder Engagement Documentation

Designer & Digital Innovator Intern

MaRS Discovery District

Apr 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Collaborated on an employment platform, conducting user research with 125+ participants and designing the platform in Figma; redesigned a non-profit's social persona to increase community engagement.

User Research Figma UX Design Prototyping Social Media Strategy Team Collaboration Product Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Toronto

Master of Information, Data Science & Programming

2025 -

Master of Information in Data Science & Programming with coursework in Python, machine learning, SQL, R, UI design, Java, and algorithms; ongoing program starting September 2025.

Juno College of Technology

Certificate, Software Development

2023 - 2023

Completed an intensive Software Development bootcamp focused on front-end web development including HTML, CSS/SASS, Git, JavaScript, React, and Firebase.