I am a product designer with a technical background in software engineering and product strategy. I translate complex problems into intuitive, scalable user experiences through research, wireframes, prototyping, and usability testing. I collaborate closely with engineering and stakeholders to deliver robust, user-centered digital products. I blend systems thinking with UX and product strategy to create solutions that are technically robust and easy to use. I have led end-to-end UX design projects, built reusable design systems, and mentored teams to deliver impact, while reducing friction and improving documentation.

Samuel Bilewu

I am a product designer with a technical background in software engineering and product strategy. I translate complex problems into intuitive, scalable user experiences through research, wireframes, prototyping, and usability testing. I collaborate closely with engineering and stakeholders to deliver robust, user-centered digital products. I blend systems thinking with UX and product strategy to create solutions that are technically robust and easy to use. I have led end-to-end UX design projects, built reusable design systems, and mentored teams to deliver impact, while reducing friction and improving documentation.

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I am a product designer with a technical background in software engineering and product strategy. I translate complex problems into intuitive, scalable user experiences through research, wireframes, prototyping, and usability testing. I collaborate closely with engineering and stakeholders to deliver robust, user-centered digital products.

I blend systems thinking with UX and product strategy to create solutions that are technically robust and easy to use. I have led end-to-end UX design projects, built reusable design systems, and mentored teams to deliver impact, while reducing friction and improving documentation.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Project & Product Manager (UX & Product Design) at Whiz Academy
August 1, 2020 - Present
Led end-to-end UX and product design; translated business requirements into scalable platform features; redesigned frontline health-care workflows; reduced documentation friction by reorganizing activity tracking interface and enabling inline editing; introduced status-based interface to reduce visual complexity and improve task clarity.
Product Designer at Hestia
December 1, 2023 - Present
Conducted user research with 50+ service users to identify barriers to digital adoption and designed accessible learning solutions improving digital confidence for 85% of participants; designed and delivered 10+ structured digital literacy programs; led usability testing and refined materials to improve accessibility.
Lead Product Designer & Instructor at Rubani Digitals
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Led UX/UI design and training for 50+ participants; conducted discovery workshops with clients and stakeholders to translate business requirements into user-centered experiences; launched WordPress e-commerce platforms and improved conversion for startups; achieved a Net Promoter Score of 75 on client projects.

Education

MSc Software Engineering at University of Westminster
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Ilorin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Project Management Certificate
January 1, 2025 - March 25, 2026
Web Site Design Bootcamp
January 1, 2021 - March 25, 2026
Web Development Certification
January 1, 2020 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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