Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
This should cover my background, skills and the story of how I got here a bit more…
My Experience
06/2019 - Currently
Siemens (Pty) Ltd
UI/UX Designer
Initially worked under a manager and global UX Lead as a UI/UX Designer, together we formed a team of 4 designers under the lead. Now I currently report to a Global UX Lead for internal digital communication apps, our manager and Director.
Highlights
• Our Intranet was voted to present at the international intranet reloaded workshop in Berlin 🤩.
• Currently acting as local UX Lead for internal digital comms applications.
• Officially started an internal news platform project as UX Lead from scratch last year November which is
currently ongoing.
05/2018 - 05/2019
Bigtime Strategic Group
Ui/ux Designer
I was doing research, analysis, planning, conduct user interviews, user journeys as well as design software, apps and websites across all digital platforms leading a Junior UI/UX Designer and a Frontend developer. We had a project manager that also covers as a scrum master, 4 developers (2 senior and 2 junior) and a Business Analyst.
Highlights
• I developed an intranet f rom start to finish using WordPress.
• Did the UI/UX Design of a vehicle management system (VMS) as well as leading the team in developing it to make sure it reaches its objectives effectively.
• On-boarded 2 other systems that required UI/UX Research and Design iterations.
04/2015 - 03/2018
Forensic Studios (Pty) Ltd
SENIOR WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Would once in a while outsource a junior designer when overworked. Handled clients and service providers. Managed projects. Conceptualized work from start to finish. Put together briefs. Tailored packages. Gravitated towards design thinking. Mainly did UI/UX Designs and outsourced programming for bigger briefs.
Highlights
• Handled a major event f rom promo to branding and online invites for CSIR.
• Developed a brand backed up by a website that I conceptualized that went as far as sponsoring sports gear for Santos, which is one of the popular teams in South African soccer.
• Developers would outsource my UI/UX design skills for their websites and web apps to me.
• Did more government work.
01/2012 - 03/2015
Forensic Studios (Pty) Ltd
MIDWEIGHT WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Started challenging myself, researched more, and analysed more. Learned and worked on a bigger variety of clientele.
Highlights
• Did UI/UX design for a popular hip-hop artist (HHP/Hip Hop Pantsula).
• Designed better websites and brands.
11/2009 - 12/2011
Forensic Studios (Pty) Ltd
JUNIOR MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER
Was handling branding, web development, animation/special effects, and promotional items for main start-ups.
Highlights
• Branded Mzansi Magic movies and did special effects for them.