Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

• At Propchain, we’re driving a revolution in wealth-building. Our mission is simple: make property investment accessible, transparent, and sustainable for everyone.
• Whetheryou’re a seasoned investor or just starting, we’re opening up new opportunities to invest in real estate effortlessly and with confidence.
• Using cutting-edge AI, Agentic / RPA and Blockchain technology, we’re transforming the way the real estate industry works and how to build efficient operations supporting it. It’s all about bringing innovation to life, creating a system where transparency is guaranteed, and sustainability is at the core.
• At the heart of our platform is Prop C, our proprietary token designed to empower you. Prop C makes property transactions faster, more secure, and highly liquid, giving you the freedom to trade real estate assets or earn returns with ease. It’s a whole new level of financial flexibility, backed by the security and transparency of blockchain technology.
• But what truly sets Propchain apart is that we’re more than just a marketplace. We’re building a complete ecosystem that brings together real estate owners, investors, lenders, service providers, and even governments. Together, we’re creating a collaborative, efficient, and innovative environment that’s setting new standards in a traditionally slow-moving market.
• As part of The Welfare Group, alongside brands like Welf, Welfare Capital, and Welfare Realty, we’re working on something bigger than just financial returns. We’re committed to creating a future where investments not only drive profit but also enhance the well-being of everyone involved.

Aug 2024 – Jan 2025 · 5 mos · Lagos State, Nigeria · Remote

• At Quidax, a leading African cryptocurrency exchange serving users across 70+ countries, I worked on designing critical financial products that enhance accessibility, trust, and user experience for digital asset trading and payments.
• Key Contributions:
• Designed and shipped the On/Off-Ramp widget, enabling seamless fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat transactions; later adopted by Opera’s MiniPay, expanding reach across Africa.
• Developed the Merchant Dashboard, simplifying transaction tracking, customer management, and settlement processes for businesses using Quidax’s infrastructure.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and compliance teams to ensure designs aligned with financial regulations and technical feasibility.
• Focused on user flow simplification and UI consistency, ensuring frictionless experiences across web and mobile platforms.
• Delivered high-fidelity prototypes and motion-rich interactions that improved usability and reduced onboarding friction.
• Impact:
• Helped Quidax streamline its product offering, strengthen partner integrations, and position its on/off-ramp infrastructure as a key enabler of crypto payments adoption across Africa.

Dec 2022 – Dec 2022 · 0 mo · San Francisco, California, United States · Remote

• Selected for the 2022 Cohort 2 of Bitcoin Startup Labs' pre-accelerator program, I completed a rigorous 3-week entrepreneurship program. Through immersive experiences, I acquired foundational knowledge and strategic frameworks for Web3 business development. I gained essential tools and best practices for creating investment-ready startups, guided by hands-on learning opportunities. Additionally, I received expert mentorship from successful founders in the Web3 space, enhancing my understanding of the startup ecosystem and preparing me for real-world business challenges.

Nov 2022 – Jan 2023 · 2 mos · Lagos State, Nigeria · Remote

• I was selected as part of the dWeb Delta Cohort, a prestigious Web3 Fellowship program by StackShift, bringing together senior tech talent from 12 countries to collaborate, learn, exchange knowledge, innovate, and advance decentralized technologies.

Apr 2022 – Aug 2022 · 4 mos · New York, United States · Remote

• Awarded a grant of $38,400 to lead the user interface and experience design for STALLET, a DApp Mobile Wallet aimed at onboarding millions of Non-Crypto Savvy Users into the world of web3 blockchain. Focused on providing intuitive guidance throughout wallet creation and connection processes, STALLET serves as a user-centered gateway to the blockchain ecosystem.
• Conducted comprehensive UX research, competitive analysis, developed user personas, user journeys, and empathy maps to inform the design and development of STALLET. Leveraged insights to create a seamless and user-friendly experience tailored to the needs of non-crypto savvy users.
• Contributed to the development of STALLET's design system, an open-source framework enabling easy reuse of design components for similar products. Empowered individuals, teams, and entrepreneurs to build user-centric DApp mobile wallets by leveraging the design system.
• The successful execution of this grant resulted in the building of STALLET, an all-in-one cross-chain decentralized mobile wallet built on the Stacks blockchain ecosystem. Designed to facilitate day-to-day crypto and blockchain activities including DeFi, Cross-Chain Exchange, NFT, GameFi, and Metaverse, with a primary focus on enhancing accessibility for non-crypto savvy users.

Jan 2022 – Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos · London, England, United Kingdom · Remote

• Leading the design and ideation of the product, resulting in undisclosed seed funding from Microtraction.
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure premium quality for a successful product launch.
• Iterated on the onboarding flow, resulting in a 65% increase in sign-ups and registrations.
• Improving design and overall performance of the product features, achieving an 80% improvement in user experience, thereby boosting product usage.

Jan 2022 – Jun 2022 · 5 mos · San Francisco, California, United States

• Worked on four innovative products: Aloe Capital, Lumen Energy, OpenGuild, and 101.xyz.
• Designed the v1 of Aloe Capital, reimagining decentralized lending by simplifying the experience and reducing complexity by 74%.
• Designed the v1 of Lumen Energy, unlocking the potential of clean energy technologies for millions of buildings, decarbonizing the future, and reducing the carbon footprint by 16%.
• Played a pivotal role in designing OpenGuild, resulting in a play-to-earn gaming yield of over 900%+ and securing a $1 million commitment to Pegaxy assets and games.
• Contributed to the design of 101.xyz, decentralizing the online course space and implementing a ‘Learn-to-Earn’ model, which has attracted over 500,000 unique users receiving crypto rewards.

Jan 2022 – Apr 2022 · 3 mos · Nebraska, United States · Remote

• Led a design initiative resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement metrics within three months. Intuitive navigation and visually appealing elements enhanced the user experience.
• Spearheaded efforts ensuring seamless compatibility across web, mobile, and tablet devices. Achieved a 34% boost in user retention, broadening audience reach.
• Implemented a feedback mechanism gathering user insights, leading to a 22% increase in satisfaction scores and reduced churn rate.
• Collaborated to optimize platform performance, resulting in a 40% decrease in page load times and a 28% improvement in system responsiveness, enhancing user satisfaction and stability.

Apr 2021 – Dec 2021 · 8 mos · California, United States · Remote

• Contributed to the design of Brandable AI, an innovative AI-driven product, focusing on user-centric solutions that enhance customer experience, usage and engagement.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and iterate on product features, resulting in a seamless and intuitive user interface.
• Implemented user testing methodologies to gather feedback and iterate on designs, resulting in a 20% increase in user satisfaction.
• Successfully managed multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering high-quality designs and developer-ready prototypes that exceeded stakeholder expectations.

Mar 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr · Lagos, Nigeria

• Led the design and ideation of the product, facilitating agro-commodity trading in Africa and giving global market access for smallholder farmers and agro-businesses, improving their income by at least 45%.
• Worked closely and collaborated with stakeholders to ensure premium quality for a successful product launch, resulting in onboarding over 10,000 farmers and over 30,000 registered buyers in the first 3 months.
• Championed the branding and visual design direction, creating branding assets, reusable components, pitch decks, and overall design assets.

Aug 2017 – Dec 2017 · 4 mos · Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Jun 2016 – Nov 2016 · 5 mos · Alausa - Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria