I am a detail-oriented, creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated designer with over 12 years of experience in UI/UX, product design and digital design. Design is my passion and my specialty. I work with small and medium-sized organizations around the world to deliver pixel-perfect designs that set them apart from their competition. I have mentored, led design initiatives and collaborated with teams to build digital products from concept to launch. I have helped 50+ individuals transition to freelance design, earned Platinum status on 99designs with a 4.96/5 rating, and created illustrations, vectors, and prototypes using the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Sketch.…

Gituru Mwai

I am a detail-oriented, creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated designer with over 12 years of experience in UI/UX, product design and digital design. Design is my passion and my specialty. I work with small and medium-sized organizations around the world to deliver pixel-perfect designs that set them apart from their competition. I have mentored, led design initiatives and collaborated with teams to build digital products from concept to launch. I have helped 50+ individuals transition to freelance design, earned Platinum status on 99designs with a 4.96/5 rating, and created illustrations, vectors, and prototypes using the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Sketch.…

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I am a detail-oriented, creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated designer with over 12 years of experience in UI/UX, product design and digital design. Design is my passion and my specialty. I work with small and medium-sized organizations around the world to deliver pixel-perfect designs that set them apart from their competition.

I have mentored, led design initiatives and collaborated with teams to build digital products from concept to launch. I have helped 50+ individuals transition to freelance design, earned Platinum status on 99designs with a 4.96/5 rating, and created illustrations, vectors, and prototypes using the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Sketch.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Intern at Standard Investment Bank
September 30, 2010 - September 30, 2010
Created and provided summaries of client stock portfolios. Supported the staff with ad-hoc tasks.
Business and Web Strategy Consultant at Strategic Business Solutions Limited
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Formulated business and web presence strategic plans for companies including e-commerce, tech, investment, advertising, blog and social media functionalities. Provided advanced strategic, financial, investment & growth advice to companies. Identified skill gaps and recruited staff for clients. Crafted mentorship sessions outlining engagement plans, work delivery support structures, and a transition plan for learners and mentees. Linked learners and mentees with direct job linkages and mentorships during apprenticeship. Developed bi-weekly progress reports on learners and mentees from inception to graduation.
UI/UX Consultant & Design Mentor at Generation Kenya
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
UI/UX design and digital design mentoring; led design initiatives and apprenticeship programs. Collaborated with clients worldwide to design digital products across e-commerce, tech, cryptocurrency, blogs, advertising and social media functionalities. Achieved near-perfect client ratings (4.96/5) and Platinum status on 99designs; mentored over 200 individuals and organizations globally. Created low and high-fidelity prototypes, wireframes and mockups for diverse industries and applications.

Education

Introduction to Data Science with Python (Certificate) at Strathmore University
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Google UX Design Professional Certificate at Coursera
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Certified Public Accounting (CPA) at Strathmore University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Certificate Web Design, Computer Programming (Java, Visual Basic) & Computer Networking at Institute Of Advanced Technology (I.A.T.)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration at United States International University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Introduction to Data Science with Python (Certificate)
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Certified Public Accounting (CPA)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009
Certificate Web Design, Computer Programming (Java, Visual Basic) & Computer Networking
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Other

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