Hi, I'm Erica Matata, a creative and strategic UX/UI Designer based in Nairobi with over two years of experience delivering user-centered, accessible digital experiences primarily in healthcare and fintech. I enjoy leading the entire design process, from research to prototyping and usability testing, always with a focus on aligning design solutions with product goals. I'm passionate about collaboration and continuous learning, currently exploring AI-driven and immersive technologies to make digital experiences more engaging and effective. Whether working closely with developers or product managers, I thrive on turning ideas into seamless, visually appealing interfaces that users love.…

Erica Matata

Hi, I'm Erica Matata, a creative and strategic UX/UI Designer based in Nairobi with over two years of experience delivering user-centered, accessible digital experiences primarily in healthcare and fintech. I enjoy leading the entire design process, from research to prototyping and usability testing, always with a focus on aligning design solutions with product goals. I'm passionate about collaboration and continuous learning, currently exploring AI-driven and immersive technologies to make digital experiences more engaging and effective. Whether working closely with developers or product managers, I thrive on turning ideas into seamless, visually appealing interfaces that users love.…

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Hi, I’m Erica Matata, a creative and strategic UX/UI Designer based in Nairobi with over two years of experience delivering user-centered, accessible digital experiences primarily in healthcare and fintech. I enjoy leading the entire design process, from research to prototyping and usability testing, always with a focus on aligning design solutions with product goals.

I’m passionate about collaboration and continuous learning, currently exploring AI-driven and immersive technologies to make digital experiences more engaging and effective. Whether working closely with developers or product managers, I thrive on turning ideas into seamless, visually appealing interfaces that users love.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Front-end Engineering Intern at LCT Africa Limited
July 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025
Designed and maintained a pre-authorization module integrated across two healthcare portals for efficient payer notifications and request workflows. Reviewed existing codebases to enhance debugging. Collaborated with teams to optimize user interfaces improving process efficiency and user satisfaction. Revamped billing page to improve workflow for service providers. Participated in bug identification and resolution minimizing post-launch errors by 15%.
Lead UX/UI Designer at LCT Africa Limited
July 1, 2023 - Present
Led the design of an onboarding portal for over 1,000 users to improve enrollment processes and engagement by 20%. Designed a claims management system to optimize workflow for 500+ claims monthly, reducing processing time by 30%. Developed finance and accounting modules enhancing payment processes and reducing errors by 25% while increasing transaction efficiency by 15%. Contributed to the creation of a design system that reduced design-to-development handoff by 40%. Conducted user research and usability testing enhancing usability and operational efficiency. Collaborated with developers and QA to identify and fix UI bugs, reducing post-launch errors by 15% and improving system stability.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Kenya Methodist University
September 1, 2018 - October 31, 2024

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certification
August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
UX/UI Design Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
Front-End Web Development
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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