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Highly motivated and results-oriented UX/UI Designer with 5 years of experience in delivering user-centred digital solutions across diverse industries. Experience across the entire design process, from user research and ideation to prototyping and shipping for development.
Expertise in Agile methodologies, user research methods, and design thinking principles. Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proven track record of successfully working in cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Passionate about creating intuitive and delightful digital experiences across mobile and web platforms.
Work Experience
Deloitte Digital
UX/UI design | Digital products consultant
Sep '19 - Aug '24
• End to End design process (Double Diamond) in various capacities for projects and RFP’s in various sectors (FS, Insurance, education, in house consulting capabilities) delivering quality design artefacts including rich user insight, wireframes, high fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes across various platforms (Mobile, Web, SaaS). • Carried out multiple generative and evaluative user research to guide digital product and service design decisions to design user centred solutions in an iterative manner. • Applied the design thinking process to service design challenges and delivered service design artefacts such as service blueprints, customer journey maps, and facilitated workshops for service delivery projects. • Collaborated with product owners and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, user journeys, user stories, and prioritised product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs. • Led Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, whilst championing collaborative environment within cross functional development teams. • Delivered various design related seminars and presentations on industry trends and best practices to foster a culture of design thinking and knowledge sharing within the design teams. • Mentored junior professionals, offering guidance for career progression into design roles.
Deloitte Digital
UX/UI design | Digital products consultant
Sep '19 - Aug '24
• End to End design process (Double Diamond) in various capacities for projects and RFP’s in various sectors (FS, Insurance, education, in house consulting capabilities) delivering quality design artefacts including rich user insight, wireframes, high fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes across various platforms (Mobile, Web, SaaS). • Carried out multiple generative and evaluative user research to guide digital product and service design decisions to design user centred solutions in an iterative manner. • Applied the design thinking process to service design challenges and delivered service design artefacts such as service blueprints, customer journey maps, and facilitated workshops for service delivery projects. • Collaborated with product owners and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, user journeys, user stories, and prioritised product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs. • Led Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, whilst championing collaborative environment within cross functional development teams. • Delivered various design related seminars and presentations on industry trends and best practices to foster a culture of design thinking and knowledge sharing within the design teams. • Mentored junior professionals, offering guidance for career progression into design roles.
Deloitte Digital
UX/UI design | Digital products consultant
Sep '19 - Aug '24
• End to End design process (Double Diamond) in various capacities for projects and RFP’s in various sectors (FS, Insurance, education, in house consulting capabilities) delivering quality design artefacts including rich user insight, wireframes, high fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes across various platforms (Mobile, Web, SaaS). • Carried out multiple generative and evaluative user research to guide digital product and service design decisions to design user centred solutions in an iterative manner. • Applied the design thinking process to service design challenges and delivered service design artefacts such as service blueprints, customer journey maps, and facilitated workshops for service delivery projects. • Collaborated with product owners and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, user journeys, user stories, and prioritised product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs. • Led Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, whilst championing collaborative environment within cross functional development teams. • Delivered various design related seminars and presentations on industry trends and best practices to foster a culture of design thinking and knowledge sharing within the design teams. • Mentored junior professionals, offering guidance for career progression into design roles.
The Coca-Cola company
Graduate Technical Intern
Jan '18 - Apr '19
• Supported a IOT proof-of-concept for supply chain digitisation and efficiency. • Conducted stakeholder management, gathered requirements, created service blueprints to support technical solutions. • Acted as an Agile champion, facilitating team up skilling in Agile ways of working.
The Coca-Cola company
Graduate Technical Intern
Jan '18 - Apr '19
• Supported a IOT proof-of-concept for supply chain digitisation and efficiency. • Conducted stakeholder management, gathered requirements, created service blueprints to support technical solutions. • Acted as an Agile champion, facilitating team up skilling in Agile ways of working.
The Coca-Cola company
Graduate Technical Intern
Jan '18 - Apr '19
• Supported a IOT proof-of-concept for supply chain digitisation and efficiency. • Conducted stakeholder management, gathered requirements, created service blueprints to support technical solutions. • Acted as an Agile champion, facilitating team up skilling in Agile ways of working.
DXC Technology
Graduate DevOps Engineer
Aug 2016 – Dec 2017
• Contributed to large-scale Continuous integration projects for private and public sector clients. • Gained foundational knowledge in Linux server management, programming languages, and technical product ownership.
DXC Technology
Graduate DevOps Engineer
Aug 2016 – Dec 2017
• Contributed to large-scale Continuous integration projects for private and public sector clients. • Gained foundational knowledge in Linux server management, programming languages, and technical product ownership.
DXC Technology
Graduate DevOps Engineer
Aug 2016 – Dec 2017
• Contributed to large-scale Continuous integration projects for private and public sector clients. • Gained foundational knowledge in Linux server management, programming languages, and technical product ownership.
Army Reserve
Officer Cadet
Sep '12 - Jun '16
• Cultivated leadership and teamwork skills by guiding diverse teams through complex, military training exercises. • Managed and motivated platoon-sized teams, ensuring clear communication, coordination, and goal alignment under high-pressure scenarios. • Adapted to rapidly changing situations and solved unforeseen challenges, demonstrating strategic thinking, and decision-making.
Army Reserve
Officer Cadet
Sep '12 - Jun '16
• Cultivated leadership and teamwork skills by guiding diverse teams through complex, military training exercises. • Managed and motivated platoon-sized teams, ensuring clear communication, coordination, and goal alignment under high-pressure scenarios. • Adapted to rapidly changing situations and solved unforeseen challenges, demonstrating strategic thinking, and decision-making.
Army Reserve
Officer Cadet
Sep '12 - Jun '16
• Cultivated leadership and teamwork skills by guiding diverse teams through complex, military training exercises. • Managed and motivated platoon-sized teams, ensuring clear communication, coordination, and goal alignment under high-pressure scenarios. • Adapted to rapidly changing situations and solved unforeseen challenges, demonstrating strategic thinking, and decision-making.
Education
Queen University Belfast
PG Cert Audio & Visual Post Production
Jan '22 - Jun '22
Grade: Pass
• Achieved distinction; modules included post-production sound, editing, and deliverables. • Explored film theory, industry practices, and creative methodologies.
Queen University Belfast
PG Cert Audio & Visual Post Production
Jan '22 - Jun '22
Grade: Pass
• Achieved distinction; modules included post-production sound, editing, and deliverables. • Explored film theory, industry practices, and creative methodologies.
Queen University Belfast
PG Cert Audio & Visual Post Production
Jan '22 - Jun '22
Grade: Pass
• Achieved distinction; modules included post-production sound, editing, and deliverables. • Explored film theory, industry practices, and creative methodologies.
Northumbria Universtiy
BSc Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB)
Sep '12 - Jun '16
Grade: 1st Class Honours
• 1st Class Honors Degree with Professional Placement Certificate (BCS accredited). • Focus on IT and managerial modules, completed with a one-year industry placement.
Northumbria Universtiy
BSc Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB)
Sep '12 - Jun '16
Grade: 1st Class Honours
• 1st Class Honors Degree with Professional Placement Certificate (BCS accredited). • Focus on IT and managerial modules, completed with a one-year industry placement.
Northumbria Universtiy
BSc Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB)
Sep '12 - Jun '16
Grade: 1st Class Honours
• 1st Class Honors Degree with Professional Placement Certificate (BCS accredited). • Focus on IT and managerial modules, completed with a one-year industry placement.
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