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🏆 2x Apple Design Awards | 💻 Product, Design, & Engineering Leadership | 🚀 Onshore Team Based in North America | 🌍 Trusted by Multi-Billion Dollar Startups I’m Griff 👋 a designer, product strategist, and founder of Kelektiv, a small but mighty partnership of onshore experts in UX/UI, brand design, and engineering. We help founders and product leaders move faster with world-class execution across product, design, and engineering without the friction of hiring multiple teams or managing overseas contractors. With 30+ years of combined experience at top Silicon Valley startups, our team has shipped everything from beautiful, high-converting mobile apps to full-stack platforms powering multi-million-dollar businesses. 🧠 What We Do We partner with founders, heads of product, and fast-moving teams to design and build exceptional digital products: Product & Design - UX/UI design for mobile apps & web platforms - Brand identity systems & visual design - Prototyping, user testing, and product strategy Engineering - React & React Native app development - Full-stack web builds (Next.js, Typescript, Node) - Scalable architecture & database design (PostgreSQL, Firebase, Neon) - Authentication & APIs (Clerk, Supabase, REST, GraphQL) ⚡ Why Founders Trust Us - Top 1% Expert on Upwork - Onshore team (USA + Canada) - no timezone or communication lag - 16+ years in design + full-stack engineering expertise - Trusted by global brands like: ✅ Airbnb ✅ Red Bull ✅ Google ✅ Uber ✅ Thumbtack ✅ IBM ✅ Coca-Cola - Built dozens of MVPs, v1s, and scalable products for early-stage startups and enterprise teams We work quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver results that make teams feel like they have a secret weapon. Whether you’re starting from an idea or scaling an existing product, we can lead from zero to launch or plug in wherever you need help most. Let’s talk about how we can help you design and build something great. 📅 Send us a message to get started - let’s move fast and ship smart. keywords: user experience, user interface, ux, ui, ux/ui, product design, mobile app design, web design, branding, wireframes, prototyping, design systems, interaction design, branding & visual identity, design review, mvp development, frontend, backend, full-stack development, api integrations, scalable architecture, product development, UX, UI, UX/UI, React Native, Next.js, Typescript, design-to-code, agile development, onshore engineering, saas platforms, e-commerce solutions, startup MVP, digital platforms, custom cms

The apps you use every day were built by engineers like me. I'm a Senior Mobile Architect at Snap Inc., previously at Google via EPAM Systems, and IBM Certified with 10+ years building iOS and Android applications used by millions of users worldwide. I bring that same enterprise-grade thinking to startups, funded companies, and product teams who need more than a developer. They need someone who's already shipped at scale. The difference between a developer and an architect is knowing what happens to your codebase when 500,000 users hit it at once. That's the experience I bring to every project on Upwork. What I build: → Scalable iOS and Android apps from architecture through App Store delivery → Cross-platform apps in React Native and Flutter that don't feel cross-platform → AI-powered mobile features OpenAI integrations, Core ML, on-device intelligence built into production apps → Performance overhauls for apps that are slow, crashing, or carrying years of technical debt → Technical leadership for teams that need senior architectural guidance, not just code delivery Why clients come back: Most mobile developers write code. I architect systems. Your app won't just work on launch day it'll handle growth, stay maintainable as your team expands, and won't need a full rebuild six months from now. I've solved these problems at Snap scale. I'll solve them at yours. I'm the right fit if you: → Are building a mobile product that needs to handle serious user growth → Have an existing app that's become slow, unstable, or difficult to extend → Need senior technical leadership alongside execution → Want someone who has shipped to millions and can bring that to your product 100% Job Success Score · Top Rated · IBM Certified · Snap Inc. & Google alumni · 51 completed projects Let's talk about what you're building. 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 🔹iOS: Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Objective-C, Core Data, Combine 🔹Android: Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Java, Room, LiveData, Coroutines 🔹Cross-Platform: React Native, Flutter, Dart, TypeScript, Expo 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬: 🔹Clean Architecture, MVVM, VIPER, Modular codebases 🔹Dependency Injection (Dagger, Hilt, Koin) 🔹SOLID principles, Test-Driven Development (TDD) 🔹Event-driven & reactive programming (RxSwift, RxJava, Flow, Combine) 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 & 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 🔹Google Cloud Platform (Firebase, Cloud Functions, Firestore, BigQuery) 🔹AWS Services (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB where needed) 🔹REST APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets, Push Notifications 🔹OAuth2, JWT, secure authentication & authorization 𝐀𝐈 & 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: 🔹AI/ML integration in mobile applications 🔹OpenAI API & LLM integrations 🔹On-device AI models (Core ML) 🔹AI-driven personalization and recommendation systems 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐎𝐩𝐬 & 𝐂𝐈/𝐂𝐃: 🔹Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket 🔹Fastlane, Jenkins, GitHub Actions for automated builds & deployments 🔹Unit, integration, and UI automated testing 🔹App Store & Google Play release optimization 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 🔹Memory & CPU optimization, network efficiency 🔹Multi-threading & asynchronous processing 🔹Offline-first & caching strategies 🔹Analytics integration & performance monitoring (Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics) 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 ◉ Startups building scalable MVPs and consumer apps ◉ Product teams modernizing mobile architecture ◉ Companies seeking senior technical leadership ◉ AI first mobile product teams ◉ High-performance enterprise mobile applications 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 I focus on clean, modular architecture and performance first engineering. My goal is not only to deliver features but to build systems that remain stable, efficient, and adaptable as products evolve. I combine deep technical expertise with strong product awareness to ensure engineering decisions align with business goals, scalability, and long term maintainability. 📩 𝐋𝐄𝐓’𝐒 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐅𝐔𝐋 If you are looking for a Senior Mobile Architect who can solve complex engineering challenges, improve system performance, and build scalable mobile products, let’s connect. I can help turn your idea into a well structured, production-ready mobile application built for growth and long-term success.

I’m Tim Aidlin, a Senior UX and Product Designer, CX strategist, and design leader with over 20 years of experience creating thoughtful, high-performing digital experiences for startups, global enterprises, and emerging tech companies. My work bridges the gap between UX research, product strategy, and front-end implementation, ensuring every solution is both user-centered and business-aligned. I’ve led UX and design initiatives for brands such as T-Mobile, Blue Cross Blue Shield, McKesson, Deloitte Digital, and Chobani, focusing on transforming complex systems into seamless, conversion-driven interfaces. As the Founder and Principal Designer of Systim.AI, I specialize in integrating AI tools into UX workflows to accelerate research, ideation, and design production while maintaining the highest quality and compliance standards. WHAT I OFFER ✅ UX Research & Strategy – Discovery, user interviews, journey mapping, and usability testing to uncover insights that drive meaningful design decisions. ✅ Product & Experience Design – End-to-end design for web and mobile, from information architecture and wireframes to polished UI and microinteractions. ✅ Design Systems & Prototyping – Building scalable design systems and interactive prototypes using Figma, UX Pilot, and Framer. ✅ AI-Enhanced Workflows – Applying ChatGPT, UX Pilot, and custom automation tools to speed iteration, improve accuracy, and optimize delivery. ✅ Front-End Collaboration & Handoff – Working closely with developers or directly implementing in Framer, ensuring pixel-perfect, responsive deployment. ✅ CX Optimization & CRO – Designing for measurable business impact: higher conversions, smoother onboarding, and better customer retention. TOOLS & SKILLS Figma | Framer | FigJam | Miro | UX Pilot | ChatGPT | HTML/CSS | JavaScript (basic) | Adobe XD | Sketch | Webflow | Notion | Jira | Confluence | AI Design Systems | Accessibility (WCAG 2.1) WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME My process combines strategy, empathy, and execution. I don’t just design interfaces—I shape experiences that move metrics. Whether you need UX research, a full product design system, or a Framer-built marketing site that converts, I bring the expertise, clarity, and communication to get it done right. Let’s create something powerful, user-centered, and future-ready together.

I help businesses & creators have structure, clarity, and consistency to their digital presence. What I offer: ⟡ Photo editing & retouching (Lightroom / Photoshop) ⟡ UX/UI design — wireframes, layouts, visual hierarchy in Figma ⟡ Visual content for social + web ⟡ Branding support & visual consistency audits ⟡ Social media content planning & scheduling ⟡ Marketing systems & workflow organization How I work: ⟡ Fast, detail-oriented, easy to communicate with ⟡ Clarity over chaos — I bring structure to messy creative projects ⟡ Consistent on long-term work, efficient on quick turnarounds Best for: ⟡ Content creators & personal brands ⟡ Beauty brands, lash artists, boutiques & cafés ⟡ Small businesses tired of inconsistent freelancers ⟡ Visual-forward brands ready to level up

Hi, I’m Katie! I’m a UX designer with a background in project management, data organization, and curriculum development. I specialize in creating intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences that balance aesthetics with functionality. I obtained the Google UX Design Certificate, where I designed end-to-end experiences for mobile and web, including a stray animal adoption app focused on accessibility and engagement. My strengths include: ✔ Wireframing & Prototyping (Figma, Framer) ✔ User Research & Usability Testing ✔ Information Architecture & Content Strategy ✔ UI Design & Interaction Design My previous experience in project management and documentation has sharpened my ability to organize complex information, streamline workflows, and create structured, user-friendly designs. I thrive on solving problems and improving usability to make digital products work better for people. I’m eager to collaborate on projects where I can apply my skills to real-world challenges—whether it’s refining an existing product or bringing a new concept to life. Let’s build something great together! Let’s talk! Message me to discuss your project. My official portfolio can be found at katiemadisondesigns.com

VIEW MY PORTFOLIO HERE: azimdesigns.myportfolio.com A LITTLE ABOUT ME: I am a passionate and versatile visual design specialist, with strong skills in both digital and print design—motivated and inspired by connection and positive change. I wake up everyday, inspired and ready to make an impact by illuminating my audience and connecting with them on a deeper level. The world today longs to connect emotionally to the brands they are loyal too. It is my mission to do just that. With expertise in story telling, brand elevation, brand identities, print, marketing strategy/campaigns, packaging, responsive/interactive digital design and engaging digital campaign creation that tells an impactful story. My contributions consistently increase sales, click through rates and audience engagement. SKILLS IN A NUTSHELL: • Creative/Art direction, story telling • Adobe Creative Suite programs • Brand identity, creative processes • UX/UI, proto-typing, mockups • Animations, web asset creation • Collaboration with developers • Email design, content development • Social media enhancement • Large scale catalog design, print, packaging • Vector illustration, image editing/compositing • High profile presentation creation • Interpersonal Communications • I love presenting ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE: • Resource/time management and organizational proficiency is a must—while managing multiple projects on tight deadlines • Strong team building and communication skills—ability to collaborate with all departments remotely, creative or otherwise to create design process, conceive designs, present concepts or mock-ups, receive/provide feedback and consistently meet deadlines/requirements • Working independently as well as in a team environment • Ability and willingness to hit the ground running, with little or no direction, on any given project, not limited to my expertise