Hi, I’m Chukwunye re nwa Esther Ozioma, a product designer and UX engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I enjoy bridging design and code to create scalable, accessible products that feel intuitive and delightful. I’ve built a track record of delivering design systems and user-centered solutions for health care, education, and open-source communities. I thrive in cross-functional teams, spark ideas through user research, and craft robust design systems that support rapid growth and complex workflows. My approach blends research, prototyping, and collaborative problem solving to improve user experiences at scale.

Chukwunye re nwa Esther Ozioma

Hi, I’m Chukwunye re nwa Esther Ozioma, a product designer and UX engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I enjoy bridging design and code to create scalable, accessible products that feel intuitive and delightful. I’ve built a track record of delivering design systems and user-centered solutions for health care, education, and open-source communities. I thrive in cross-functional teams, spark ideas through user research, and craft robust design systems that support rapid growth and complex workflows. My approach blends research, prototyping, and collaborative problem solving to improve user experiences at scale.

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Hi, I’m Chukwunye re nwa Esther Ozioma, a product designer and UX engineer based in Lagos, Nigeria. I enjoy bridging design and code to create scalable, accessible products that feel intuitive and delightful. I’ve built a track record of delivering design systems and user-centered solutions for health care, education, and open-source communities.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, spark ideas through user research, and craft robust design systems that support rapid growth and complex workflows. My approach blends research, prototyping, and collaborative problem solving to improve user experiences at scale.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

UI/UX Designer & Researcher at Innovastra
January 1, 2025 - Present
Redesigned OneCare dashboard and led Tami Insurance platform UX, streamlining onboarding and multi-role journeys, cutting task time by 35%.
UI/UX Designer & Researcher at Wikimedia Foundation
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Co-led Wikimedia Community Portal redesign, simplifying contributor workflows and improving task completion speed by 5%.
UX Researcher at Oppia Foundation
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Ran usability testing with children, parents, and educators; maintained detailed records and uncovered insights that improved engagement by 20% and accessibility scores.
UX Designer at Thinkeo
May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Co-designed a duo-lingo-style learning app for kids 6–12; built design tokens and variables for a scalable design system; researched with kids, parents, and teachers to balance fun and learning.
UI/UX Designer at Wikimedia Foundation
December 31, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Wiki Community Portal redesign—applied inclusive UX principles for dyslexic/ADHD users; usability testing confirmed smoother navigation and better task flow.
UI/UX Designer & Researcher at Innovastra
July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Led redesign of the OneCare dashboard and contributed to the UX of a multi‑role insurance platform. Streamlined onboarding and cross‑feature journeys, cutting task time by 35%. Built scalable design systems in Figma with tokens and reusable components, ensuring a consistent UI and reducing design-to-dev handoff time across 5+ teams by 10%. Partnered with engineers and PMs in agile sprints to align design with product direction.
UX Researcher at Oppia Foundation
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Co-led usability testing with children, parents, and educators; maintained detailed records and uncovered insights that improved engagement by 20% and accessibility scores. Designed gamified features (badges, certificates) that boosted learner participation by 30%. D elivered prototypes in Agile sprints, ensuring WCAG-compliant accessibility and 100% on-time developer handoff.
UX Researcher at Wikimedia Foundation
February 1, 2024 - Present
Wiki Community Portal redesign – Wikimedia. Applied inclusive UX principles for dyslexic/ADHD users; usability testing confirmed smoother navigation and better task flow, enhancing overall user engagement.
UI/UX Designer at Thinkeo
May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Co-designed a Duolingo-style gamified e-learning app for kids aged 6–12. Built design tokens and scalable components for a robust design system. Researched with kids, parents, and teachers to balance fun and learning.
UI/UX Designer/Researcher at Innova Strata
January 1, 2025 - Present
Results-driven UI/UX Designer and Researcher leading healthcare systems design for OneCare (EHR/Scheduling) and Tamiin (Insurance), delivering solutions for 100,000+ patient records across Nigerian hospitals. Optimized clinical workflows for healthcare providers, reducing administrative burden and improving task completion speed. Architected a scalable Design System using Figma variables and tokens to ensure consistency across products, reducing design-to-dev handoff time by 10%.
UX Researcher & Strategic Partnerships Lead at Oppia Foundation
December 1, 2023 - Present
Co-Lead & UX Researcher responsible for growth strategy and partnerships. Secured a strategic deal attracting 200,000+ users and led volunteer training sessions to expand platform adoption. Conducted K-12 STEM research and AB testing to optimize learning modes. Designed gamified UI elements (badges) to boost engagement and participation. Drove content marketing and branding initiatives to expand the foundation's open-source footprint.
Open Source UX Designer at Wikimedia Foundation
October 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Inclusive Design: Redesigned the Wikipedia Community Portal for users with Dyslexia/ADHD, collaborating with contributors and applying accessibility guidelines to resolve user pain points. System Contribution: Refined CodeX Design System components with engineers, ensuring technical feasibility and driving a 5% improvement in task completion.
Co-Lead & UX Researcher at Oppia Foundation
December 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Growth strategy and partnerships lead; closed strategic deal attracting 200,000+ users and ran volunteer training sessions to expand platform adoption.
Co-Designer at Thinkeo
April 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Co-designed a DuoLingo-style gamified learning app for kids (6–12); built a library of design tokens to support a scalable, gamified system.
Open Source UX Designer at Wikimedia Foundation
December 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Inclusive design collaboration with contributors to redesign the Wikipedia Community Portal for users with Dyslexia/ADHD. Conducted usability research and applied accessibility guidelines to address user pain points; contributed to a more accessible learning and editing environment.
Strategic Partnerships Co-Lead & UX Researcher at Oppia Foundation
December 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Growth strategy and partnership leadership; co-led partnerships team and conducted UX research to inform product decisions. Closed strategic deals attracting 200,000+ users and led volunteer training sessions to expand platform adoption.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Polymer Engineering) at Federal University Owerri, Nigeria
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
BEng (Polymer Engineering) at Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
B.Eng (Polymer Engineering) at Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
BEng (Polymer Engineering) at Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
B.Eng (Polymer Engineering) at Federal University of Technology Owerri
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Generative AI - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
UI/UX Design / AI
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Generative AI - LinkedIn Learning Projects
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Dev and Design (UI/UX Design/AI)
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Generative AI - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
UI/UX Design
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Google UX Design Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026
Generative AI - LinkedIn Learning
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services