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Alex Cosmas Otieno Digital Product Manager
+254-713-701-723
[email protected]
linkedin/alex-cosmas
www.alexcosmas.com
Profile
  • •7 years as a Product Designer focusing on B2B/Enterprise solutions/products.
  • •3 years of experience as a Product Manager/Product Owner, specializing in Legal B2B/B2C SaaS solution/product.
  • •Worked with Engineering, C-Suite, Marketing, and Customer Service teams to align product goals.
  • •Experienced in interpreting and translating user needs into functional UX requirements.
  • •Employ agile practices in combination with Basecamp's 6-week cycles for planning, prioritizing, and executing product roadmaps.
  • •Proficient in creating user stories, epics, flowcharts, wireframes, and mock-up’s using tools like Jira, Linear and Click Up.
  • •Familiar with Ruby, Elixir, and JavaScript.
  • •BSc in Business Information Technology (2014) from the University of Greenwich, specializing in Project Management (Second Upper).
  • •Strong analytical skills; adaptable problem solver, approachable and collaborative.
Skills
Research
  • •Design Workshop
  • •User Interviews
  • •Usability Testing
  • •Affinity Mapping
Design
  • •Information Architecture
  • •Wireframing,
  • •Prototyping
  • •Handoff
  • •Design Systems
Product Management
  • •Market Analysis
  • •Agile Methodologies
  • •Team management/leadership
Tools/Technologies
Design

Figma, Miro, Excalidraw, Illustrator

Frontend

React/NextJS, Vue/NuxtJS

Backend

Ruby on Rails, Phoenix Liveview

Version Control

Github, Gitlab

Professional Experience
Sep 2021 – present

Simple Formations

Held several roles

Reporting to: CTO and CEO

Overall achievements

  • •Implemented Complex Workflows: Successfully developed and implemented a complex end-to-end workflow, significantly enhancing efficiency and data management across the system.
  • •Reduced Processing Time: Achieved a remarkable 95% reduction in application processing time, streamlining operations and increasing productivity.
  • •Efficiency Improvements: Designed and integrated innovative features integral to the system, greatly improving overall efficiency and user satisfaction.
  • •Developed the Product Lifecycle: Focused on managing detailed and granular lifecycles throughout the user journey, ensuring seamless and intuitive user experiences.
  • •Intuitive System Design: Prioritised the system's intuitiveness and simplicity, resulting in zero user abandonments and high user retention.
  • •Stakeholder Satisfaction: Successfully catered to the needs of all users of the system, ensuring their requirements were met and exceeded, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.

    • Product Lead

    Responsiblities

  • •Spearhead the creation and implementation of the Simple Formations platform, significantly reducing application processing time and enhancing data integrity and management.
  • •Own the entire product lifecycle, from user research and ideation to prototyping, UI/UX design, and versioning, ensuring comprehensive maintenance of the design library.
  • •Work closely with developers to ensure design feasibility and seamless code translation, reducing backlogs and technical debt by 80% through prompt responses to feature requests and iterations.
  • •Champion a data-driven approach, leveraging best practices to inform design decisions and improve the user experience.
  • •Document design requirements and user stories to facilitate clear communication with developers and stakeholders.

    • Product Designer

    Responsiblities

  • •Designed and developed user interfaces for the entire product focusing on usability, accessibility, and user experience best practices
  • •Collaborated with management and engineers to translate product requirements into user-centred design solutions.
  • •Created and maintained design systems and style guides to ensure design consistency across the product.

    • UX Developer

    Responsiblities

  • •Translated design mock-ups into functional prototypes and front-end code using Tailwind CSS and ReactJS, with a focus on scalability through reusable components.
  • •Developed responsive user interfaces are designed with fluid designs, ensuring compatibility across browsers.
  • •Advocated for and implemented unit testing to ensure a seamless user experience across platforms.
  • •Contributed to the development and maintenance of reusable UI components, following a component-driven design approach.
  • •Stayed updated with the latest web development technologies through continuous research, development, and experimentation.
    • Nov 2020 – Sep 2021

    Sokoplace Group

    Product Designer

    Reporting to: CTO and CEO

    Key Achievements:

  • •Prioritized customer feedback and insights, leading to the development of features that addressed user needs and pain points.
  • •Advocated for and implemented a design library to ensure consistency and ease of implementation across products.
  • •Created functional prototypes for user feedback, resulting in iterative improvements and enhanced product usability.
  • •Communicated and optimized processes to improve efficiency and achieve desired goals effectively.
  • •Received feedback constructively, leading to the continuous improvement of products for users and the development team.

    • Responsibilities:

  • •Developed and implemented a data-driven approach to define the minimum quality bar for each stage of the development process.
  • •Created design specifications for the projects, ensuring clear communication and alignment with engineering team.
  • •Identified and addressed potential quality issues early in the development cycle, preventing larger problems and ensuring timely product releases.
  • •Guided prioritization efforts and made informed resourcing trade-offs to meet product needs and company goals consistently.
  • •Designed user-friendly interfaces and introduced component-driven design methodologies using TailwindCSS and VueJS, enhancing development efficiency.
    • Feb 2014 – Feb 2020
    Other Positions Held
  • •Consultant, Freelance, Feb 2020 - Aug 2021
  • •Lead Web Developer, Protec Group Africa, Feb 2017 - Feb 2020
  • •Project | Account Manager, Capital Colours Creative Agency, Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
    • Education
    Jan 2010 – May 2014

    BSc. Business Information Technology

    University of Greenwich
    2023 – present

    Elixir Bootcamp

    Elx Pro
    Courses
    2022

    Enterprise Design Thinking

    IBM
    2021

    Design Kit: Introduction to Human Centered Design

    IDEO
    2021

    Designing Emotion: How to Use Design to Move People

    LinkedIn
    2021

    Design Thinking: Lead Change in Your Organization,

    LinkedIn