Azela Maechi

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer at Guy Carpenter (Marsh McLennan)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Lead product design across 6+ enterprise applications used by global teams in finance, risk, and reinsurance operations. Built and maintained GC Design System from scratch in Figma and Storybook using MUI, reducing project start-up time by 60%. Delivered fully accessible UI across all applications (WCAG 2.2 AA) with comprehensive documentation and reusable React components. Designed and launched BSA Tracking Tool from concept to production in under 2 months, now actively used by internal teams. Conducted technical interviews and evaluated candidates for offshore UX/UI designer positions across company verticals. Collaborated with business analysts, project managers, and React/Next.js developers to ensure seamless design-to-code handoffs.
Product Designer at Moment Studio
August 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Improved user engagement by 40% using design thinking methodologies for SaaS & B2B Fintech platforms. Enhanced mobile app usability by 35% through targeted user testing and stakeholder collaboration. Led interactive prototype ping in Figma to help developers and stakeholders visualize products before development. Created WCAG 2.1 compliant designs with comprehensive accessibility documentation across all client projects. Built design systems and style guides for brand consistency and scalable growth. Managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting all client deadlines and requirements.
UX/UI Designer at ALAT by Wema
December 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025
Designed 12+ feature releases for iOS banking platform serving thousands of daily users. Increased task completion rate by 67% through improved onboarding, payment, and loan application flow. Boosted user engagement by 32% by optimizing task flows and interface clarity using user-centered design principles. Led usability testing interviews and presented data-driven insights to stakeholders. Collaborated with development teams on mobile and web applications for core banking services. Created comprehensive wireframes and interactive prototypes that streamlined design reviews.

Education

Certificate at Afe Babalola University - UX/UI Design Foundations
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering at Afe Babalola University
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025

Qualifications

Accessibility for UX/UI Designers (Design Masterclass)
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Advanced Prototyping (Design Masterclass)
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Agile for UX/UI Designers (Design Masterclass)
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services