I'm a passionate UI/UX designer with 8+ years of experience crafting intuitive, user-centered digital solutions across web and mobile platforms. I specialize in accessibility (AODA/WCAG), agile methodologies, and leveraging cutting-edge design tools to boost user engagement and streamline workflows. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex problems into delightful, scalable interfaces.

James Kalu

I'm a passionate UI/UX designer with 8+ years of experience crafting intuitive, user-centered digital solutions across web and mobile platforms. I specialize in accessibility (AODA/WCAG), agile methodologies, and leveraging cutting-edge design tools to boost user engagement and streamline workflows. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex problems into delightful, scalable interfaces.

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I’m a passionate UI/UX designer with 8+ years of experience crafting intuitive, user-centered digital solutions across web and mobile platforms.

I specialize in accessibility (AODA/WCAG), agile methodologies, and leveraging cutting-edge design tools to boost user engagement and streamline workflows. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex problems into delightful, scalable interfaces.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Test Automation Engineer at Busy QA
July 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Led automation-focused QA activities, designing and executing test plans for web, API, and backend systems. Built automated frameworks using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG/Git integration, enabling robust test coverage and streamlined CI/CD.
Senior User Experience Designer (Contract) at Interact Health Pro
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Transformed complex health-tech problems into user-centered digital health solutions, boosting patient engagement by 30%. Created sketches, wireframes, and interactive prototypes; collaborated with data scientists and product managers to implement AI-driven features; ensured AO DA accessibility compliance.
UI/ UX Designer at Vosyn Inc
February 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Developed interfaces for real-time voice synthesis and translation platform; created wireframes and prototypes; iterated designs based on user feedback and collaborated with AI teams to implement features that improved engagement.
UI/ Frontend Developer at Now Now Digital Systems Ltd
January 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Developed engaging front-end experiences for government management and revenue collection banking apps. Led the creation of Qlik Sense dashboards and visuals to support data-driven decisions; designed accessible front-end components in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
UI/UX & Front-End Developer at Swift Edge Solutions
March 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Delivered UI/UX and frontend development for client projects with a focus on accessibility, responsive design, and API integration. Collaborated in Agile environments and authored prototypes in Figma/Sketch.
UI/UX Designer at Zenith Bank Plc
August 1, 2013 - February 1, 2022
Led complete overhaul of Zenith Bank's mobile and web internet banking apps, global payment platform, and corporate website. Conducted targeted user interviews, iterative UI/UX designs, strategic UI sessions, and accessibility-driven improvements to boost user engagement and compliance.

Education

MSc - Engineering Management at Enugu State University of Science and Technology
November 1, 2017 - December 1, 2019
B.E Mechanical Management at University of Nigeria
July 1, 2006 - July 1, 2011

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
ISTQB Agile Extension
January 11, 2030 - December 20, 2025
Test Automation Engineer Certification
July 1, 2024 - December 20, 2025
Java Programming (Great Learning Academy)
October 1, 2024 - December 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare