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Rehema Y.

Nairobi, Kenya

$17/hr
4.6
12 jobs

Every single day, businesses lose millions of dollars because their digital onboarding loops, fintech pipelines, or social programs treat human attention like an infinite resource. Users intend to sign up, buy, or comply—but they drop off. ​I bridge that Intention-Action Gap. ​As a trained Psychologist and Behavioral Insights Specialist, I don’t look at digital products through a flat lens. I combine advanced cognitive psychology, systemic behavioral change (SBC), and precision UX research to transform complex human behaviors into predictable, high-converting customer actions.

  • UX Research
  • Behavioral Design
  • Usability Testing
  • Behavior-Driven Development
  • Consumer Research
  • Market Research
  • Qualitative Research
  • Quantitative Research
  • User Behavior Analytics
  • IBM SPSS
  • Figma
Phineas M.

Meru, Kenya

$35/hr
4.5
39 jobs

I help founders and businesses turn AI ideas into profitable, user-centered products. I combine senior product management, UX design, and AI implementation to deliver products that users love and businesses can scale. Instead of just managing features, I focus on business outcomes such as revenue growth, cost reduction, and user adoption. Results I have delivered for clients: ◦ Reduced operational costs through AI automation ◦ Increased user activation after UX redesigns ◦ Built AI workflows that replaced manual processes ◦ Led products from concept to market launch I work as a bridge between business teams, designers, and engineers so projects move faster with fewer misunderstandings and rework. WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH AI PRODUCT STRATEGY ▪ AI opportunity discovery and validation ▪ Product vision and roadmaps ▪ Build vs buy decisions ▪ AI metrics and evaluation ▪ Responsible and explainable AI design UI UX DESIGN FOR SAAS AND AI ▪ User research and discovery ▪ Information architecture ▪ Interaction and visual design ▪ Prototyping and usability testing ▪ Design systems and responsive design AI AUTOMATIONS ▪ Zapier workflows ▪ Make automation ▪ n8n pipelines ▪ CRM and AI integrations ▪ LLM workflows and agent design FRACTIONAL CTO ▪ Technology strategy ▪ Team leadership ▪ Agile delivery ▪ Vendor management ▪ MVP to scale planning HOW I WORK 1. DISCOVERY I start by understanding your business goals, users, and success metrics. 2. VALIDATION Rapid prototypes and testing to reduce risk. 3. BUILD Agile sprints with clear milestones and demos. 4. GROWTH Analytics, iteration, and go-to-market alignment. INDUSTRIES SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, E-commerce, EdTech, B2B Platforms, Internal Enterprise Tools CORE SKILLS PRODUCT AND AI ‣ AI product strategy ‣ Machine learning lifecycle ‣ LLM product design ‣ Agile AI development ‣ Go-to-market strategy ‣ Product analytics DESIGN ‣ UX research ‣ Information architecture ‣ Interaction design ‣ Visual design ‣ Usability testing ‣ Responsive design AUTOMATION ‣ Workflow automation ‣ API orchestration ‣ CRM integrations ‣ Process optimization LEADERSHIP ‣ Fractional CTO ‣ Scrum and Kanban ‣ Stakeholder management ‣ Cross-functional leadership TOOLS Figma, FigJam, Miro, Jira, Confluence, Notion Zapier, Make, n8n OpenAI tools, LangChain Mixpanel, GA4, Amplitude Slack, Trello, Asana, GitHub WHO I WORK BEST WITH ‣ Startups building their first AI product ‣ SaaS companies adding AI features ‣ Businesses needing automation instead of new hires ‣ Founders needing a fractional CTO NEXT STEP Send me a message with: 1. Your product goal 2. Target users 3. Timeline I will respond with a clear action plan. SPECIALTIES ◦ User research and analysis ◦ Information architecture ◦ Interaction design ◦ Visual design ◦ Prototyping ◦ Usability testing ◦ AI fundamentals ◦ AI product strategy ◦ AI product development ◦ User-centric AI design ◦ Business strategy ◦ Product vision ◦ Market research ◦ Product planning ◦ Go-to-market strategy ◦ Product analytics ◦ QA frameworks

  • UX Research
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Mobile App Design
  • WordPress
  • Visual Communication
  • Web Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Software Design
  • Mockup
  • Graphic Design
  • Writing
  • Data Entry
  • Data Mining
  • Typing
  • Editing & Proofreading
Kimberly K.

Nairobi, Kenya

$30/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hello, I'm Kimberly, and I can assure you my digital products are as secure as they are beautiful. My background is unique as I hold a Bachelor of Commerce. I mention this to promise that in as much development experience I hold, I don't just write code; I build solutions that respect your business's needs as well as provide professional guidance to not only have a digital product but one that ACTUALLY can stand the market. I have successfully delivered projects ranging from small-scale boutique contracts to complex, production-ready enterprise tools. I specialize in Design-to-Deployment workflows, which means I take your brand's vision, craft a high-fidelity UI/UX, and engineer it into a secure, responsive application. My core strengths are: - Expert-level development in React, TypeScript, and Flutter for seamless web and mobile experiences. - Practical application of finance, accounting, and entrepreneurial principles to software architecture. - Applications are built with a "secure-by-default" mindset, ensuring industry-standard protection and rigorous testing. -Proficient in the full stack, including Python, Supabase, and Firebase for robust backend infrastructure. Technical Arsenal - Flutter, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Tailwind CSS. - Python, Supabase, Firebase, PostgreSQL. - UI/UX Design, Brand Identity, Wireframing & Prototyping, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop. If you have a defined vision and need a partner who understands the intersection of development, security, and design; Let's get started :)

  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Graphic Design
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Flutter
  • React
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • React Native
  • UX & UI Design
  • Front-End Development
  • Business Management
  • Low-Code Development
  • No-Code Development
  • FlutterFlow
Firdauz Amina O.

Nairobi, Kenya

$15/hr
5.0
7 jobs

👋 Hi, I’m Firdauz, A Virtual Assistant with a background in Digital Marketing and UI/UX design. I have 5+ years of experience helping businesses streamline operations, improve branding, and boost engagement. I help businesses stay organized, enhance user experiences, and implement effective marketing strategies,so you can focus on growth. What I Offer: ✅ Virtual Assistance & Project Management ✔ Email & Calendar Management ✔ Data Entry, Research & Organization ✔ CRM Management (Odoo, HubSpot, Salesforce) ✔ Workflow Optimization & Automation (Trello, Asana, Notion) ✔ Customer Support & Communication ✅ UX/UI Design & Branding ✔ Website & App Wireframing ✔ Prototyping & User Research ✔ Mobile & Web UI Design (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) ✔ Usability Testing & Design Optimization ✔ Creating User Flows & Personas ✅ Digital Marketing & Social Media ✔ Content Creation & Scheduling (Canva, Hootsuite, Tailwind) ✔ SEO & Keyword Optimization ✔ Facebook & Instagram Ads Management ✔ A/B Testing & Performance Analysis 💡 With my strong background , I ensure that businesses not only function efficiently but also look great and attract the right audience.

  • UX Research
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Usability Testing
  • Virtual Assistance
  • UX & UI
  • Digital Marketing
  • UX Writing
  • Interaction Design
  • Web Design
  • User Interface Design
  • User-Centered Design
  • Figma
  • Project Management
  • UX Wireframe
  • Design Thinking
Kiprutoh C.

Nairobi, Kenya

$15/hr
4.4
78 jobs

Hello Esteemed Client, I am a Professional Market researcher and Insights Consultant certified by Udemy. I have been in this working space for over three years now handling diverse tasks and providing market insights that drives impact. I have a combination of the following skills: → Market research → Product development and analysis → Economic , Social and Governance (ESG) Report drafting → Project management → Market Analysis → Case study analysis - Web research For every project I take on, I ensure 💯 delivery to my clients. In the case of market data, I ascertain that my client receives the real-time information to guarantee smarter decision- making.

  • UX Research
  • Report Writing
  • Market Segmentation Research
  • New Product Innovation
  • Market Analysis
  • Research Interviews
  • Research & Strategy
  • Case Studies
  • Economic Analysis
  • Tech & IT
  • Business Intelligence
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Lead Generation Analysis
Sang B.

Nairobi, Kenya

$22/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi I'm a Freelance Test Lead/Test Engineer with 5yrs experience in Software QA testing and management. Worked with tools such as Asana, Jira, TestRail for Project Management among many others I'm detail oriented and prompt when it comes to communication. Hopefully we can work together soon! Cheers!

  • UX Research
  • Test Case Design
  • Agile Project Management
  • Software Testing
  • UX Writing
  • Software Localization
  • Software QA
  • Technical Project Management
  • Project Management
  • Scaled Agile Framework
  • Commercial Photography
  • FinTech Consulting
  • Functional Testing
  • Regression Testing

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