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Ki Insurance

Lead Product Design Consultant Remote ❘ 2021 ‐ Present

Working with Ki to help create the first fully digital and algorithmically driven syndicate.

• Performing UX/UI audits of the current platform.
• Working closely with product owners and project managers to identify priority items and setup the roadmap for Ki's new initiatives and features.
• Doing full discovery, research and design on Ki's new platform.
• Performing user tests and improving core features of the product through a design thinking iterative approach.

Qatalog

Principal Product Designer Remote ❘ 2020 ‐ 2021

Joined Qatalog early on its journey towards becoming the all-in-one remote working operating system and project management platform.

• Worked through the end-to-end design processes of new product features and its iterations.
• Supported design and development throughout a successful first launch phase.
• Conducted user research and setup the processes for a UX culture with regular user testing.
• Managed, developed and standardised the Mosaiq design system.
• Conducted design sprints & iterative design thinking workshops.
• Mentored and supported junior members of the team.

EY | Emerging Technologies, Innovation Hive

Senior Product Designer London, UK ❘ 2018 ‐ 2020

Worked with the firm’s partners and clients within EY’s innovation hub, I helped bring to life revolutionary tax technology solutions through a human-centric approach.

• Using rapid prototyping and design thinking to bring product ideas to life at internal workshops.
• Leading, designing and implementing Innovation Hive's design system and pattern library.
• Collaborating with customers and team members to create an outstanding user experience in an Agile environment.
• Continuously researching and evaluating UI/UX solutions and product features.
• Evangelised UX, coached and encouraged teammates to learn and improve on usability.

Livedrive

Senior Product DesignerLondon, UK ❘ 2016 ‐ 2019

Enhanced Livedrive's products across both web and native (iOS / Android & MacOS / Windows) applications. Introduced a UX oriented culture & User Research methodologies.

• Created and implemented a design system to establish consistency across all products.
• Conducted UX Research and workshops to improve features across web, mobile and desktop applications.
• Fully revamped the user experience, accessibility and interface of the iOS and native desktop applications.
• Collaborated with the development teams and introduced lean UX agile methodologies.