Zoya AhmedZA
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Zoya Ahmed

@zoyaahmed

Product designer with 6+ years of experience in B2B SaaS.

Zimbabwe
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration and innovation, where I can contribute to impactful design projects in a supportive environment.

I am a product designer with over six years of experience specializing in designing intuitive B2B SaaS platforms across various sectors, including government, nonprofit, and edtech. My expertise lies in simplifying complex systems and leading end-to-end design processes, utilizing behavioral insights to create research-driven and scalable solutions. I have a proven track record of collaborating cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to modernize internal tools and enhance user workflows.

Currently, I am focused on applying my experience in the digital health space, where I aim to contribute to thoughtful, human-centered products that support critical and high-impact work. My recent achievements include reducing documentation system errors by 30% and improving grant tracking efficiency through the design of user flows and interactive prototypes. I thrive in Agile environments and am passionate about leveraging data analytics to inform design decisions that enhance user satisfaction and engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

DL
Current

Product Designer

DLH

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Reduced documentation system errors by 30% and improved grant tracking efficiency by designing end-to-end user flows, interactive mockups, and Figma prototypes, leveraging component libraries to ensure regulatory compliance and data accuracy. Decreased user clicks by 20% and process time by 15% by leading cross-functional design sprints in Agile, collaborating with developers and project managers

PA

Product Designer

Product Managers Association of Los Angeles

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Achieved a record event turnout by designing and launching the AI conference website, utilizing Figma to develop mockups and prototypes with component libraries, and driving end-to-end project delivery within an Agile framework. Increased ticket prices by 25% in the first week of sales by leveraging data analytics with Google Analytic to optimize digital marketing strategies and ensure compliance

XR

Lead UX Designer

XRealityAcademy

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Reduced project delays and improved business alignment by developing and managing research roadmaps in an Agile environment, leading cross-functional teams to execute user research and drive compliance with business goals. Enhanced design-building efficiency and consistency by spearheading the creation of a Figma-based component library with built-in heuristic evaluation, enabling rapid developmen

HL

UX Researcher

Hummingbirdsday LLC

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Increased feature delivery speed by 30% and improved retention by establishing scalable design standards and end-to-end workflows using Figma and component libraries within an Agile environment. Enhanced product experiences and drove revenue growth by collaborating with engineering and Agile teams to create detailed mockups and interactive prototypes in Figma, optimizing user journeys and supporti

KD

Senior Product Designer

Kailin Designs

May 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Reduced product development time by 20% by developing standardized Figma component libraries, interactive prototypes, and mockups to ensure design consistency and rapid iteration in an Agile environment. Elevated user satisfaction by 15% by leveraging user research, personas, and data analytics to inform end-to-end UX/UI design decisions and ensure compliance with project requirements during cross

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California - Irvine logoUI

University of California - Irvine

Master's, Public Policy

Completed a Master's degree in Public Policy, focusing on advanced policy analysis and research methodologies. Gained expertise in public sector challenges and policy formulation.

University of California - Riverside logoUR

University of California - Riverside

Bachelor's, Public Policy

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, developing foundational knowledge in policy analysis, social issues, and governance. Engaged in coursework that prepared for public service roles.

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