I'm a dynamic Front-End Developer and UI/UX Designer with over 4 years of experience building responsive, high-performance web applications. I translate complex Figma designs into semantic, accessible interfaces using React.js and Tailwind CSS, delivering mobile-first experiences. I’ve consistently optimized web performance, achieving measurable improvements such as a 30% increase in user retention, and I’m passionate about creating inclusive digital products. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems, ensure UI consistency, and ship high-quality code. I’m open to relocation and eager to contribute to impactful, user-centric projects.

VEL MFONISO

I'm a dynamic Front-End Developer and UI/UX Designer with over 4 years of experience building responsive, high-performance web applications. I translate complex Figma designs into semantic, accessible interfaces using React.js and Tailwind CSS, delivering mobile-first experiences. I’ve consistently optimized web performance, achieving measurable improvements such as a 30% increase in user retention, and I’m passionate about creating inclusive digital products. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems, ensure UI consistency, and ship high-quality code. I’m open to relocation and eager to contribute to impactful, user-centric projects.

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I’m a dynamic Front-End Developer and UI/UX Designer with over 4 years of experience building responsive, high-performance web applications. I translate complex Figma designs into semantic, accessible interfaces using React.js and Tailwind CSS, delivering mobile-first experiences. I’ve consistently optimized web performance, achieving measurable improvements such as a 30% increase in user retention, and I’m passionate about creating inclusive digital products.

I collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable systems, ensure UI consistency, and ship high-quality code. I’m open to relocation and eager to contribute to impactful, user-centric projects.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Front-End Developer (Contract) at Hensek (Civil Engineering)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Developed a visually immersive corporate landing page using React.js and Framer Motion, showcasing extensive engineering portfolios with interactive galleries. Optimized image assets and lazy-loading strategies, reducing the site’s Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) time by 45% for mobile users. Notable Achievement: Implemented a high-conversion inquiry form that improved client lead generation by 40% within the first month of launch.
Front-End Developer at Zoraco
October 1, 2025 - Present
Architected modular UI components using React and TypeScript, reducing development redundancy and accelerating feature deployment by 25%. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement a scalable design system, ensuring 100% UI consistency across the platform. Notable Achievement: Engineered a client-facing dashboard that streamlined user workflows, increasing average user session duration by 20%.
Front-End Developer at Tri-Cities Local Remote
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Developed fully responsive user interfaces using React.js, ensuring 100% cross-browser compatibility across mobile and desktop devices. Translated high-fidelity Figma prototypes into pixel-perfect mobile-first layouts, increasing mobile engagement metrics by 35%. Notable Achievement: Spearheaded a frontend refactor that optimized critical rendering paths, boosting Google Lighthouse performance from 75 to 98.
Front-End Developer at Blockstye Company
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Engineered fast, scalable web applications utilizing React Router and Zustand for global state management, supporting 40% user base growth. Led UI/UX improvement sprints, utilizing A/B testing data to reduce user churn rates by 15%. Notable Achievement: Delivered a core video production dashboard feature two weeks ahead of schedule, contributing to a 20% rise in monthly active users.
Front-End Developer (Blockchain Focus) at AI Asset - Asset Theft Protector
January 1, 2025 - Present
Developed a secure asset protection platform with an integrated React dashboard for real-time token balance visualization. Synchronized real-time blockchain data using Node.js and MongoDB, ensuring 99.9% data accuracy for user wallets. Notable Achievement: Architected a secure wallet connection flow that tracked over $500k in assets without a single security breach.
Front-End Developer at Anushka Block Printing Company
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed a responsive landing page optimized for high conversion using CSS Grid and Flexbox for adaptive layouts. Enhanced frontend performance through code splitting, achieving sub-2-second load times on 3G networks. Notable Achievement: Revamped the brand’s digital presence, resulting in a 50% increase in online inquiries and improved visibility.
Solana Developer at Solana Meme Gallery
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Built an interactive on-chain gallery with React.js and Phantom Wallet integration, facilitating 1,000+ daily transactions. Notable Achievement: Launched a viral community feature that onboarded 2,000+ new users in the first week of operation.

Education

AI Foundations (AI Starter Kit) at ALX Africa
January 1, 2025 - February 8, 2026
Software Engineering Program at ALX Africa
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering at University of Uyo
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering at University of Uyo
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Software Engineering Program at ALX Africa
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
ALX AI Starter Kit at ALX Africa
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Petroleum Engineering at University of Uyo
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Software Engineering Program at ALX Africa
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
ALX AI Starter Kit at ALX Africa
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

AI Foundations (AI Starter Kit)
January 1, 2025 - February 8, 2026
Full Stack Development Program
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
ALX AI Starter Kit
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Software Engineering Program (ALX Africa)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
ALX AI Starter Kit
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Software Engineering Program (ALX Africa)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    paper CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WEBSITE — Residential & Commercial Construction Platform

    I recently worked on a modern construction company website designed to represent a professional building brand focused on residential, commercial, and engineering projects.

    The goal of this project was to go beyond just creating a good-looking website and instead build a platform that feels solid, trustworthy, and aligned with how real construction companies operate. I focused on clear structure, easy navigation, and a user experience that helps visitors quickly understand the company’s services, process, and value.

    From service presentation (residential, commercial, and engineering) to the company profile, workflow explanation, and testimonials section, every part of the site was designed to communicate reliability, safety, and quality workmanship. The layout was built to be fully responsive, ensuring a smooth experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

    This project also helped me improve how I design for service-based businesses—thinking about how users move through the site, how trust is built through content, and how to present information in a simple, professional way.

    Overall, it was a great opportunity to blend UI design, frontend development, and user experience into a practical, real-world business website.