As a Co-Founder and Lead Product Designer of Abamade, a startup e-commerce company that is yet to launch, I have been responsible for the overall design strategy and product development of the company. My focus has been on creating a user-centered design that enhances the online shopping experience for our customers.In this role, I have carried out the following responsibilities:Conducted market research: I have conducted extensive market research to identify customer needs and preferences. This research has informed the development of our product design strategy.Designed the user interface: I have designed the user interface for our e-commerce platform, ensuring that it is intuitive, easy to navigate, and visually appealing.Developed product features: I have worked on developing new product features that will enhance the customer experience, such as a personalized shopping experience and a seamless checkout process.Collaborated with a team: I have collaborated with a team of developers, marketers, and other stakeholders to ensure that our product design aligns with our business goals and objectives.Overall, as Co-Founder and Lead Product Designer of Abamade, my focus has been on creating a product that will disrupt the e-commerce industry and provide our customers with a seamless shopping experience.

Ikenna Joshua Chike-Obi is a tech founder with over 4 years of experience in building innovative solutions that drive youth empowerment and economic development. He is the co-founder of Abamade, an e-commerce startup committed to revolutionizing the manufacturing sector in Aba, Nigeria. Through Abamade, Ikenna is empowering local manufacturers and positioning Aba on the global e-commerce map.In addition to Abamade, Ikenna serves as a board member and co-founder of **Xcrow**, a fintech startup that ensures secure transactions by safeguarding funds until deals are fully completed. His work spans across multiple sectors, all with a focus on technological advancement and economic empowerment.Driven by his passion for youth empowerment, Ikenna aims to see young Africans technologically and financially equipped to change their circumstances and uplift their families. He believes that Aba has the potential to stand on its own as a world-renowned hub of production, earning a global reputation for excellence in manufacturing.Ikenna has been featured in several prominent media outlets, including **TVC** for his invitation to the Governor's Villa in Abia State, and **Arise News** for his work in organizing a groundbreaking e-commerce trade fair in Aba. His work has also been highlighted by Diaspora Media in 2024 for his contributions to the Abamade project.He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Covenant University and continues to push forward with a vision of transforming Aba into a major center of commerce and production for Africa and the world.

Some of the major accomplishments and contributions I made as the Lead Product Designer at Decred include:Designed a new user interface for Decred's cryptocurrency wallet that improved user engagement and retention.Conducted user research that led to the development of new product features, including a decentralized voting system.Collaborated with the marketing team to create a brand identity for Decred that resonated with the crypto community.Led the design of Decred's mobile wallet, which resulted in an increase in user adoption and engagement.Worked with the development team to ensure that Decred's user interface was scalable and could accommodate future product features and updates.Overall, my experience as the Lead Product Designer at Decred has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the cryptocurrency industry and how to design products that resonate with the needs of the crypto community.

- Planning and conducting Product brainstorming and sprint sessions, and analyzing feedback to optimize design iterations.- Designing user flows for different user applications and the overall strategic vision of the product, bringing clarity to complexity by designing easy and approachable user experiences, building the overall aesthetic and visual language from scratch- Also Currently working as Team coordinator for the capital team of the company. I ensure that team members work towards the goals and objective of the company. Taking meeting notes during the capital team sessions. Updating the team members weekly on tasks that need to be carried out to ensure we have a successful week.

As an Intern I wore many hats which I am proud of because it shaped me to be who I am today. Below are the list of things I did as an Intern.Contributed to the electrical design of buildings and sitesI gained underwent CCNA training and wrote an exam to be certifiedInstalled software, modified and repaired hardware and resolved technical issues.Monitored participant workflow and performance throughout the training process and competitions.Monitored organization’s network for security breaches and investigated violations.Prepared reports which documented security breaches and extent of damage caused by breaches.Conducted penetration testing and located vulnerabilities in systems before they could be exploited.Participated in Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) Engineering week 2019Assisted with presentations by creating and updating PowerPoint files.Troubleshooting of Laptops and Computers used in the Shell Industrial Area.