About
A visionary Product & UI/UX Designer and Next.js Developer with a proven track record in transforming early-stage ideas into market-ready SaaS products. Leveraging expertise in product strategy, intuitive UI/UX design, and rapid MVP development, I empower founders to efficiently launch viable products that attract and retain initial users, as validated by successful projects supported by the Y'ELLO Startup incubator.
Work
Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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Summary
Led the strategic vision and full-stack development for Shirospace, transforming an innovative idea into a functional SaaS platform designed to empower creators.
Highlights
Defined and prioritized the product roadmap, guiding development from initial concept to a market-ready Minimum Viable Product (MVP) within 7 months.
Designed and implemented intuitive UI/UX, ensuring a clear and engaging user experience to attract and retain early adopters.
Drove rapid prototyping and iterative development cycles, optimizing resource utilization to achieve fast time-to-market for key features.
Established feedback mechanisms and conducted user testing to continuously refine product functionality and enhance user satisfaction.
Buddy Sensei
|Founder
Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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Summary
Orchestrated the development and launch of Buddy Sensei, a tool aimed at making creators unstoppable, managing all aspects from ideation to initial user acquisition.
Highlights
Developed and executed the product strategy, translating a core idea into a tangible SaaS solution that addressed specific creator needs.
Managed the end-to-end design process, from wireframing to high-fidelity mockups, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user journey.
Accelerated product development by focusing on core functionalities, achieving a functional MVP within a lean operational framework.
Implemented iterative testing and integrated user feedback to enhance product features, contributing to a strong foundation for user attraction and retention.
Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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Summary
Co-founded Oricodes, contributing to product vision, development, and user experience design for a startup supported by the Y'ELLO Startup incubator.
Highlights
Collaborated on structuring and prioritizing the product vision, ensuring alignment with market opportunities and user demands for a new venture.
Designed clear, simple, and intuitive user experiences, contributing to the development of a user-centric product interface.
Transformed initial concepts into operational Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) rapidly, optimizing development cycles for efficiency.
Participated in iterative testing and feedback collection, driving continuous improvements to product features and overall user satisfaction.
Secured support and validation through the Y'ELLO Startup incubator, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial potential and product viability.
Weseemba
|Product Designer
Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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Summary
Contributed to the product design lifecycle at Weseemba, focusing on user experience and interface development for new features and products.
Highlights
Translated complex business requirements into user-centric design solutions, developing wireframes and prototypes for key product features.
Designed intuitive user interfaces and experiences, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and optimal usability.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate design solutions, contributing to a cohesive and functional product.
Conducted user feedback sessions and usability testing to inform design iterations, enhancing overall product satisfaction within a 6-month tenure.
Ryna
|Product Designer
Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
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Summary
Played a key role in designing and refining user experiences for Ryna, contributing to the development of engaging and intuitive digital products.
Highlights
Developed detailed wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize and test design concepts effectively.
Focused on creating clear, simple, and intuitive user experiences that aligned with product goals and user needs.
Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure the technical feasibility and successful implementation of design solutions.
Utilized user feedback and analytics to iterate on designs, leading to measurable improvements in user engagement over a 1 year and 3-month period.
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Chinese
Conversational
Skills
Product Development
Product Strategy, Roadmap Definition, Agile Methodologies, Lean Startup, MVP Development, Product Management, Go-to-Market Strategy.
User Experience (UX) Design
UI/UX Design, User Research, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Flows, Persona Development, Figma, Prototyping.
Wireframing & Prototyping
Wireframing, Prototyping, Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Balsamiq, Low-Fidelity Design, High-Fidelity Design.
Web Development
Next.js, React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Frontend Development, Full-Stack Development, API Integration, Web Technologies.
Entrepreneurship & Startup Incubation
Indie Hacking, Startup Launch, Business Development, Market Validation, Resource Optimization, Self-Funding, Y'ELLO Startup Incubator.