I’m Emmanuel Nwagala, a product designer with a software engineering background and international experience (US, Germany, Nigeria). I bridge design and development by leveraging Python, React, and UI/UX principles to build scalable, user-centric products. I’m passionate about turning complex problems into intuitive experiences, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and continuously learning new tools and techniques to deliver impact.

Emmanuel Nwagala

I’m Emmanuel Nwagala, a product designer with a software engineering background and international experience (US, Germany, Nigeria). I bridge design and development by leveraging Python, React, and UI/UX principles to build scalable, user-centric products. I’m passionate about turning complex problems into intuitive experiences, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and continuously learning new tools and techniques to deliver impact.

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I’m Emmanuel Nwagala, a product designer with a software engineering background and international experience (US, Germany, Nigeria). I bridge design and development by leveraging Python, React, and UI/UX principles to build scalable, user-centric products.

I’m passionate about turning complex problems into intuitive experiences, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and continuously learning new tools and techniques to deliver impact.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer at Plaude Inc
November 1, 2024 - Present
Remote product designer promoted from intern; led redesign of the core user interface, resolved usability bottlenecks, and modernized the visual language for improved accessibility.
UI/UX Designer and Team Lead at Avion Talks
July 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed a high-conversion landing page and led design iterations; shaped onboarding and self-service flows to boost engagement.
UI Designer at Tech Wings Global, LLC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed complex web interfaces for the product’s Admin Dashboard, ensuring cohesive data visualization and intuitive navigation.
UI Designer (Contract) at Acadu Nigeria
September 1, 2022 - April 1, 2023
Contributed to the end-to-end design of a responsive educational website, enhancing user engagement metrics.
UI/UX Designer & Team Lead at Avion Talks Nigeria
July 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed a high-conversion landing page for Avion Talks, directly contributing to a boost in site traffic and user engagement. Architected the conversational flows and interface for the WhatsApp Bot, prioritizing intuition and speed to ensure seamless user self-service.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at Babcock University
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE) at Aptech Nigeria, Ogun State
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Intensive Programming (C Language) at 42 Berlin, Berlin, Germany
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Intensive Programming (C Language) at 42 Berlin
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE) at Aptech Nigeria, Ogun State
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023

Qualifications

Intensive Programming (C Language)
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE)
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023
Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (ADSE)
July 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Intensive Programming (C Language) - 42 Berlin
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services