I am an accomplished UX Designer with over 15 years of experience shaping intuitive digital solutions across web, mobile, hardware, and virtual reality. I have a proven track record at leading companies including Dyson, Sony PlayStation, Vodafone, and Virgin Media O2. I blend research, design thinking and emerging technologies (AI, VR, IoT) to deliver meaningful user experiences. I am known for inspiring teams and elevating design standards in fast-paced, global environments. I am dedicated to mentoring teams and driving design excellence across complex, multi-stakeholder programs, delivering value through user-centered strategies and measurable outcomes.

Sadiq Ahmed

I am an accomplished UX Designer with over 15 years of experience shaping intuitive digital solutions across web, mobile, hardware, and virtual reality. I have a proven track record at leading companies including Dyson, Sony PlayStation, Vodafone, and Virgin Media O2. I blend research, design thinking and emerging technologies (AI, VR, IoT) to deliver meaningful user experiences. I am known for inspiring teams and elevating design standards in fast-paced, global environments. I am dedicated to mentoring teams and driving design excellence across complex, multi-stakeholder programs, delivering value through user-centered strategies and measurable outcomes.

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I am an accomplished UX Designer with over 15 years of experience shaping intuitive digital solutions across web, mobile, hardware, and virtual reality. I have a proven track record at leading companies including Dyson, Sony PlayStation, Vodafone, and Virgin Media O2. I blend research, design thinking and emerging technologies (AI, VR, IoT) to deliver meaningful user experiences. I am known for inspiring teams and elevating design standards in fast-paced, global environments.

I am dedicated to mentoring teams and driving design excellence across complex, multi-stakeholder programs, delivering value through user-centered strategies and measurable outcomes.

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Work Experience

Senior UX Consultant at Reply Group
April 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Spearheaded the integration of generative AI into enterprise UX workflows, accelerating design iteration and reducing delivery time by 50%. Designed AI-assisted UX/UI framework s, enabling large-scale personalisation across B2B and B2C platforms. Facilitated client workshops and design sprints to align business goals with user-centred outcomes. Designed gaming platform interfaces, enhancing player engagement through streamlined user journeys.
Senior UX Consultant at Reply Group
April 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Led the integration of generative AI into enterprise UX workflows, accelerating design iteration and reducing delivery time by 50%. Designed AI-assisted UX/UI frameworks enabling large-scale personalisation across B2B and B2C platforms. Facilitated client workshops and design sprints to align business goals with user-centred outcomes. Designed gaming platform interfaces, enhancing player engagement through streamlined user journeys.
Senior UX Designer at Dyson
February 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Created intuitive multi-device experiences for connected hardware, blending industrial design with digital interfaces. Partnered with engineers and researchers to optimise usability in smart home ecosystems. Enhanced onboarding flows, improving user adoption of IoT-enabled devices.
Senior UX Designer at Dyson
February 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Created intuitive multi-device experiences for connected hardware, blending industrial design with digital interfaces. Partnered with engineers and researchers to optimise usability in smart home ecosystems. Enhanced onboarding flows, improving user adoption of IoT-enabled devices.
Senior UX Designer at Poppulo
October 1, 2022 - October 2, 2025
Reimagined the UX of an employee engagement platform, increasing active usage by 30%. Introduced scalable design systems, improving design consistency and reducing development rework. Conducted end-to-end user research, translating insights into actionable design strategies.
UI/UX Manager (Voluntary) at Brezaa Dating App
October 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Led design strategy for a mobile-first dating platform, enhancing engagement through personalised journeys. Mentored a small team of junior designers, establishing design principles and guidelines.
UI/UX Manager (Voluntary) at Brezaa Dating App
October 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Led design strategy for a mobile-first dating platform, enhancing engagement through personalised journeys. Mentored a small team of junior designers, establishing design principles and guidelines.
Senior UX Designer at Poppulo
October 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Reimagined the UX of an employee engagement platform, increasing active usage by 30%. Introduced scalable design systems, improving design consistency and reducing development rework. Conducted end-to-end user research, translating insights into actionable design strategies.
UX Consultant at The Marketing Practice (Accenture)
August 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Designed enterprise dashboards for B2B clients, improving data accessibility and decision-making speed. Delivered user-centred solutions for complex multi-stakeholder environments.
UX Consultant at The Marketing Practice (Accenture)
August 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Designed enterprise dashboards for B2B clients, improving data accessibility and decision-making speed. Delivered user-centred solutions for complex multi-stakeholder environments.
Head of User Experience at National Zakat Foundation
December 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025
Defined the end-to-end UX vision for donation platforms, streamlining user flows to increase online contributions.
Head of User Experience at National Zakat Foundation
December 1, 2020 - October 2, 2025
Defined the end-to-end UX vision for donation platforms, streamlining user flows to increase online contributions.
Head of User Experience at Kitopi (Cloud Kitchen)
December 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025
Built and scaled the UX practice across MENA in a hyper-growth startup environment. Developed service blueprints and customer journeys that increased conversion rates by 15%. Drove collaboration between product, engineering, and operations to unify customer touchpoints.
Head of User Experience at Kitopi (Cloud Kitchen)
December 1, 2019 - October 2, 2025
Built and scaled the UX practice across MENA in a hyper-growth startup environment. Developed service blueprints and customer journeys that increased conversion rates by 15%. Drove collaboration between product, engineering, and operations to unify customer touchpoints.
Lead Experience Consultant at Valtech (CIB Bank Egypt)
December 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Designed a digital banking platform tailored for Egypt’s largest private sector bank. Ran usability testing in Cairo and Dubai, ensuring cultural and regulatory compliance. Simplified complex banking processes into user-friendly digital workflows.
Lead Experience Consultant at Valtech (CIB Bank Egypt)
December 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Designed a digital banking platform tailored for Egypt’s largest private sector bank. Ran usability testing in Cairo and Dubai, ensuring cultural and regulatory compliance. Simplified complex banking processes into user-friendly digital workflows.
Senior UX Architect at Else London (T. Rowe Price)
June 1, 2018 - Present
Delivered research-driven design solutions for investment platforms, aligning complex data with clear user flows.
Senior UX Architect at Else London (T. Rowe Price)
June 1, 2018 - Present
Delivered research-driven design solutions for investment platforms, aligning complex data with clear user flows.
UX Designer at Macmillan Cancer Support
May 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Enhanced patient-facing digital services, improving accessibility and clarity of critical health information. Improved fundraising journeys, increasing donation payouts and charity goals.
UX Designer at Macmillan Cancer Support
May 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Enhanced patient-facing digital services, improving accessibility and clarity of critical health information. Improved fundraising journeys, increasing donation payouts and charity goals.
Web Performance & UX Manager at Kaspersky Lab
February 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Optimised digital platforms across multiple regions, improving site performance and customer satisfaction.
Web Performance & UX Manager at Kaspersky Lab
February 1, 2018 - October 2, 2025
Optimised digital platforms across multiple regions, improving site performance and customer satisfaction.
UX Designer at Reply Group (Sony PlayStation)
February 1, 2017 - October 2, 2025
Designed a games distribution platform, enhancing developer and partner engagement through streamlined user journeys.
UX Designer at Reply Group (Sony PlayStation)
February 1, 2017 - October 2, 2025
Designed a games distribution platform, enhancing developer and partner engagement through streamlined user journeys.
User Experience Manager at Royal Mail Group
September 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025
Led UX design for logistics and delivery tracking tools used by millions of UK customers.
User Experience Manager at Royal Mail Group
September 1, 2016 - October 2, 2025
Led UX design for logistics and delivery tracking tools used by millions of UK customers.
User Experience Manager at Vodafone UK
April 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025
Created mobile-first experiences that simplified customer account management and billing processes.
User Experience Manager at Vodafone UK
April 1, 2015 - October 2, 2025
Created mobile-first experiences that simplified customer account management and billing processes.
UI Designer at Coast Stores
December 31, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Led e-commerce UX redesign, boosting conversion rates.
Designer at Investec Specialist Bank
December 31, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Designed financial dashboards to improve data visibility for clients.
UX Designer at Coast Stores
January 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Led e-commerce UX redesign, boosting conversion rates.
UI/UX Designer at Investec Specialist Bank
January 1, 2014 - October 2, 2025
Designed financial dashboards to improve data visibility for clients.
Lead UI Developer at Aurora Group
December 31, 2013 - October 2, 2025
Lead UI Developer for e-commerce builds and booking services.
Lead UI Developer at Aurora Group
January 1, 2013 - October 2, 2025
Lead UI Developer for e-commerce builds and booking services.
UI Developer at Room101 Limited
December 31, 2010 - October 2, 2025
UI Developer, building web applications and interactive experiences.
Senior UI Developer at Scripps Networks Interactive
December 31, 2010 - October 2, 2025
Delivered engaging media experiences.
UI Developer at Room101 Limited
January 1, 2010 - October 2, 2025
Built web applications and interactive experiences.
Senior UI Developer at Scripps Networks Interactive
January 1, 2010 - October 2, 2025
Delivered engaging media experiences through UI development.

Education

MSc, Electronic Publishing at City St. Georges, University of London
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
BSc, Computer Science at Goldsmiths, University of London
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Certificate, SAP ERP at University of Duisberg-Essen, Germany
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
MSc, Electronic Publishing at City St Georges, University of London
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
BSc, Computer Science at Goldsmiths, University of London
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
SAP ERP Certificate at University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Energise 4-week programme Certificate
August 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Hot Track Course, Gen AI for Digital Experiences
January 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Energise 4-week programme Certificate
August 1, 2025 - October 2, 2025
Hot Track Course, Gen AI for Digital Experiences
January 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
SAP ERP Certificate
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Gaming

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