OneTap Payment System
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Summary
Developed a universal biometric-based payment solution designed to significantly enhance financial inclusion across Africa.
AI-driven Digital Entrepreneur and Product Design Architect with over 5 years of experience delivering innovative, scalable solutions across AI, Blockchain, FinTech, and e-Commerce. Proven leader in Product Design, Architecture, and Full-Stack Engineering, adept at crafting user-centric products and implementing Agile methodologies to drive quantifiable results and achieve organizational objectives for global impact.
Product Architect / UX Designer (Contract)
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Summary
Led product architecture and UX design initiatives, translating user insights into scalable design systems and mobile-first strategies.
Highlights
Conducted in-depth usability audits, synthesizing complex user feedback into data-driven design strategies that enhanced product adoption.
Designed and prototyped responsive wireframes, comprehensive user flows, and high-fidelity mockups using Figma, streamlining development cycles.
Developed and implemented scalable design systems, achieving a 35% improvement in UI consistency across various product lines.
Pioneered a mobile-first UX strategy, directly boosting user conversions by 22% and optimizing overall user engagement.
Product Architect / Engineer (Contract)
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Summary
Engineered product architectures and user experiences for SaaS and e-commerce platforms, focusing on seamless journeys and performance optimization.
Highlights
Engineered intuitive and seamless user journeys for critical SaaS and e-commerce platforms, significantly enhancing user satisfaction and product stickiness.
Built reusable UI components and comprehensive design tokens, enabling efficient scaling of design systems across multiple products and teams.
Optimized the user onboarding flow through data-driven design iterations, successfully cutting the bounce rate by 28%.
Developed high-performance ReactJS front-ends and responsive landing pages using HTML/CSS, improving site speed and user interaction.
UX Designer / UI Developer (Contract)
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Summary
Led comprehensive UX/UI overhauls and developed accessible interfaces, significantly improving learner engagement and retention.
Highlights
Led a complete platform UX overhaul, directly improving learner retention by 40% and enhancing educational outcomes.
Designed and implemented accessible UI elements, conducting rigorous screen reader testing to ensure compliance and inclusivity for all users.
Crafted high-impact hero sections, compelling Calls-to-Action (CTAs), and persuasive testimonial modules that boosted user engagement and conversion rates.
Founder & AI Product Architect
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Summary
Founded an AI-driven product venture, leading the development of innovative payment wearables and companion applications for diverse markets.
Highlights
Led the end-to-end development of assistive payment wearables embedded with NFC chips, enabling seamless and secure transactions.
Architected and built a cross-platform companion application to manage payment chip functionalities across devices, enhancing user control and accessibility.
Executed large-scale UX testing across diverse African market segments, informing product iterations and ensuring optimal market fit and user satisfaction.
Founder & Chief Hardware Engineer
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Summary
Founded a hardware engineering firm, pioneering hybrid hardware-software systems with blockchain and AI for secure financial and identity applications.
Highlights
Pioneered the development of innovative hybrid hardware-software systems, integrating blockchain and AI for enhanced security and performance.
Designed and engineered secure smart terminals specifically for financial and identity verification applications, ensuring data integrity and user trust.
Digital Asset Manager / Investment Manager
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Summary
Managed digital asset portfolios and developed proprietary trading models, consistently generating significant returns over five years.
Highlights
Developed and deployed a proprietary 'Bethelian Geometry' crypto/forex trading model, optimizing investment strategies and risk management.
Managed diverse investment portfolios, achieving a consistent 18% annual ROI over a five-year period, significantly outperforming market benchmarks.
CEO / Hardware Specialist
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Summary
Founded and scaled a computer optimization and repair company, delivering large-scale hardware upgrade solutions for institutions.
Highlights
Founded and successfully scaled a computer optimization and repair company, establishing a strong market presence and client base.
Delivered large-scale hardware upgrade solutions to institutional clients, significantly enhancing their operational efficiency and system performance.
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MBA
AI in Computer Programming
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MEng
Software & Computer Systems Engineering
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MTech
Digital Product (UX/UI) Design
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PGD
International Marketing Management & Financial Risk Management
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BTech
Industrial Physics
Awarded By
FNB App Academy
Awarded a scholarship by the FNB App Academy.
Awarded By
ALX Africa and Mastercard Foundation
Recipient of a joint scholarship from ALX Africa and Mastercard Foundation.
Awarded By
Flutterwave
Recipient of the prestigious Flutterwave Scholarship Fund.
Awarded By
Tech Global University
Awarded scholarships for academic excellence at Tech Global University.
Issued By
Athena Global Education
Issued By
UCT
Issued By
Tekedia Institute
Issued By
UCT Graduate School of Business
UX/UI Design, Product Architecture, Visual Systems, Design Thinking, Wireframing, Journey Mapping, Information Architecture, Accessibility Design, UX Architecture.
Product Prioritization, Product Experimentation, Product Discovery, Product Launch (GTM), Product Analytics, Product Strategy, Product Roadmapping, Product-Led Growth, Digital Product Development, AI Product Management, Agile Methodologies, Design Ops, Usability Testing, Customer Research, Innovation Strategy, Software Project Management, AI-Powered Project Management.
Front-End Development, Mobile App Engineering, Web Architecture, Software Engineering, UI Engineering, Web Engineering, API Integration, Software Development Life Cycle, AI-Assisted Programming, Pseudo-Coding, Vibe Coding.
Wearable Engineering, Mobile Phone Integration, Apps and Customization, Sensors, Fingerprint System, Face Lock System, Pattern System, Location Tracking, Payment Assistive System, Drone Deployment, Robotic Architecture, Firmware Configuration, Agentic AI, UI Architecture, UI Design, Flight Planning, Control Calibration, Embedded Systems.
AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Blockchain Applications, Assistive Tech Design, Software Architecture, LLM, ChatGPT, SLM, FLM.
Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, CUDA, OpenCV, MLOps, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ES6, React, React Native, Swift, C/C++, Java, PHP, Node.JS, AngularJS, Express.JS, TailwindCSS, Bootstrap, Next.js, Angular, Vue.js, ROS, PX4, Laravel, Django, Flask, Numpy, Pandas.
React Redux (Action Creator/Normalizer), React Redux (Reducer Selector), React Redux (Connector/Provider), React State Management (Immutable), Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), XSS, CSRF, Secure Front-End Development Best Practices, Routing and Modular Design, React Router, Component Folder Structure, Props Drilling and Lifting State, Controlled Components, useEffect, sideEffects, Static Site Generation (SSG), Server-Side Rendering (SSR).
User Authentications, GraphQL API, Async Files API, Queuing System, Unit & Integration Tests, Coaching Algorithms, API Pagination.
Web Security, Information Security, Computer Security, Access Control, Logical Access, Security Architecture Prevention, Security Architecture Detection, Security Architecture Reaction, Security Architecture Recuperation, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Threat Modeling, Data Protection, Incident Response, Data Encryption, Security Measures Design.
Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Acceptance Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, Alpha Testing, Beta Testing, Client Applications Testing, Server Applications Testing, Total Client-Server Architecture Testing, Application Functional Testing, Database Testing, Transaction Testing, Network Communication Testing.
Interactive Debugging, Control Flow Analysis, Log File Analysis, System Level Monitoring, Application Level Monitoring, Memory Dumps, Profiling.
Layered Architecture, Client-Server Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices Architecture, Microkernel Architecture, Model-View-Controller (MVC), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Space-Based Architecture, Master-Slave Architecture, Peer-to-Peer Architecture.
Figma, Adobe XD, FigJam, Sketch, Canva, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Co-Pilot, Jira, Notion, Confluence, Trello, Slack, Framer, Webflow, WordPress.
Digital Asset Management, Investment Management, Crypto/Forex Trading, Portfolio Management, ROI Analysis.
Entrepreneurship, Company Scaling, Computer Optimization, Repair Services, Hardware Upgrade Solutions, Safety Management, Compliance with Regulations.
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Summary
Developed a universal biometric-based payment solution designed to significantly enhance financial inclusion across Africa.
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Developed a ride-hailing application featuring AI-driven ride-matching and blockchain-enabled dynamic pricing.
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Built an AI-powered text-to-speech application promoting accessibility for neurodiverse and visually impaired users.
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Led the development of a Surveillance Drone System capable of scanning and identifying potholes on federal road networks, with automated robot deployment for repairs.
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Summary
Led a comprehensive UX overhaul of the AltSchool Africa Portal, significantly improving usability, learner engagement, and navigation.