Faruq Aina

UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer

Ilorin, NG.

About

Faruq Aina is an accomplished UI/UX Designer and Front-End Developer with over 4 years of hands-on experience, specializing in translating innovative concepts into intuitive, user-centered digital experiences. With a proven track record in optimizing user interfaces, enhancing development productivity by up to 30%, and decreasing bounce rates by 40%, he expertly bridges design and development to deliver seamless, responsive, and performance-optimized solutions across diverse platforms.

Work

Goshen Realm Technology

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Web developer

Remote, Remote, Malta

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Summary

Led significant front-end development and migration projects, optimizing team productivity by 30% and establishing robust design systems for consistent user experiences.

Highlights

Led the complex migration of a legacy AngularJS application to Angular v15, leveraging a custom hybrid iframe solution to ensure seamless transition and functionality.

Streamlined project onboarding by 50% through the successful setup and configuration of robust development environments, version control systems, and optimized build processes.

Boosted development team productivity by 30% through the strategic implementation of a modular architecture, enhancing code reusability and maintainability.

Designed and implemented a comprehensive design system with reusable UI components and templates, ensuring consistent, scalable, and superior user experiences across applications.

Provided mentorship to junior developers and offered critical support to meet tight deadlines, ensuring timely project delivery and knowledge transfer.

Contributed to talent acquisition by conducting technical interviews and accurately assessing candidates' skill levels to build high-performing teams.

FEMTECH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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UI/UX Designer, Product Manager

Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed UI/UX design and product development, driving a 40% reduction in bounce rate and improving mobile load speed from 14 to 6 seconds.

Highlights

Established and maintained UI standards across 20+ websites, encompassing over 100 pages, to ensure brand consistency and optimal user experience.

Collaborated cross-functionally with development teams to successfully implement new features and continuously enhance site usability.

Led the redesign of multiple websites, resulting in a significant 40% decrease in bounce rate and improved user engagement.

Developed functional web-based prototypes using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, translating design concepts into tangible user experiences.

Optimized mobile website performance, reducing load speed from 14 to 6 seconds, enhancing user satisfaction and SEO.

FARMART NIGERIA LIMITED

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Product designer

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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Summary

Drove product design initiatives by conducting market research and coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop solutions addressing farmer needs and aligning with branding strategies.

Highlights

Conducted extensive market research to accurately identify farmer needs and preferences, informing product development strategy.

Analyzed complex agricultural trends, climate data, and sustainability challenges to ensure product relevance and innovation.

Implemented user feedback loops to continuously refine product designs, enhancing usability and farmer satisfaction.

Coordinated closely with marketing teams to ensure seamless alignment of product design with overall branding strategies.

Developed comprehensive user manuals and training materials, facilitating effective product adoption and usage among farmers.

Served as a crucial liaison between the company and farmers, ensuring product development directly addressed real-world agricultural needs.

GREENCHILD INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION

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Coordinator, Florida Green Volunteer Group (FGV), UI/UX Designer

Florida, Florida, US

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Summary

Coordinated UI/UX design for a non-profit, developing and optimizing user-friendly web pages that effectively promoted the organization's mission and values.

Highlights

Designed and developed visually appealing, user-friendly, and functional web pages to effectively promote the GreenChild initiative.

Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure the website accurately reflected the organization's mission and brand identity.

Optimized website performance for accessibility, mobile responsiveness, and intuitive navigation, significantly improving user experience.

Created engaging and informative content to highlight GreenChild's initiatives, programs, and core values, increasing audience awareness.

Maintained website freshness and relevance through regular updates with new articles, blogs, events, and resources.

Nigeria Stored Products Research Institute. (NSPRI)

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Research Assistant

Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

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Summary

Conducted and supported agricultural research on produce storage and preservation, including experimental design, data analysis, and farmer training programs.

Highlights

Assisted in the design and execution of experiments focused on enhancing the storage and preservation of agricultural produce.

Collected, analyzed, and interpreted critical data concerning storage methods, pest control, and product quality, contributing to research findings.

Provided crucial support in the deployment and rigorous testing of advanced storage technologies, including silos and hermetic bags.

Maintained meticulous research logs, data sheets, and reports, ensuring data integrity and comprehensive documentation of experimental results.

Assisted in organizing and facilitating impactful training programs for farmers and stakeholders on best practices in post-harvest handling and storage.

Conducted community outreach initiatives to educate farmers on strategies for reducing post-harvest losses, improving agricultural efficiency.

IGP Sunday Adewusi (NEFRADAY Farm)

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Farm Manager

Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed comprehensive poultry and bee farm operations, ensuring optimal production, animal welfare, and environmental impact while educating the public on sustainable practices.

Highlights

Managed full lifecycle poultry operations, including breeding, hatching, and raising, ensuring optimal animal welfare, health, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Implemented stringent biosecurity measures, preventing disease outbreaks and consistently monitoring production efficiency and quality standards.

Oversaw waste management systems to minimize environmental impact and maintained compliance with animal welfare and regulatory requirements.

Cultivated and maintained healthy bee colonies for honey production and pollination services, implementing sustainable practices to support bee populations.

Monitored hive health, prevented pests, and managed the harvesting, processing, and packaging of honey and bee products.

Conducted public education initiatives to raise awareness about the ecological importance of bees and sustainable apiculture.

Education

University of Ilorin

Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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M.Sc. Animal Nutrition

University of Ilorin

Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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Bachelor Agriculture Grade: Second Class division

Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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Ordinary National Diploma (OND)

Awards

Member, Florida Green Volunteers Group (FGV)

Greenchild International Organization

Acknowledged as a member of the Florida Green Volunteers Group, demonstrating dedication to environmental initiatives.

Member, Society of Animal Production (SANP)

Society of Animal Production (SANP)

Recognized for membership in the Society of Animal Production, reflecting commitment to advancements in animal science.

Travel grant to attend the Intra African Migrant bird project research

British Ecological Society (BES)

Awarded a competitive travel grant by the British Ecological Society to participate in the Intra African Migrant bird project research in Ghana.

Publications

Principal component analysis of bodyweight and morphometric traits in Japanese Quail Coturnix coturnix japonica

Aceh Journal Of Animal Science

A research publication detailing the principal component analysis of bodyweight and morphometric traits in Japanese Quail Coturnix coturnix japonica, co-authored by Victoria O. Chimezie, Adeyinka Akintunde, Abimbola Alice Ogundere, and F A Aina.

Languages

English

Yoruba

French

Arabic

Skills

UI/UX Design

Figma, Wireframing, User Flows, Prototyping, User-Centered Design, Accessibility (WCAG), Responsive Design, Design Systems, Design Tokens, UI Standards, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Visual Design.

Front-End Development

HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Angular, AngularJS, TypeScript, RxJS, Bootstrap, Material UI, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, AG Grid, Chart.js, Redux, Modular Architecture, Project Infrastructure, Performance Optimization, Cross-browser Compatibility.

Product Management

Market Research, User Feedback, Product Strategy, Branding Alignment, User Manuals, Training Materials, Stakeholder Management, Agricultural Trends Analysis.

Office Productivity

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint.

Project & Team Leadership

Team Leadership, Mentorship, Technical Interviewing, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Coordination.

Data Analysis & Research

Data Analysis, Experimental Design, Research Documentation, Statistical Interpretation.

Projects

Daarayn Learning Academy – SaaS Dashboard

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Summary

Created a scalable dashboard interface for an online learning platform, supporting various user roles including students, instructors, and administrators, with a focus on interactive components and modular architecture.

Goshen Realm – E-commerce Mobile App & Admin Dashboard

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Summary

Designed and developed a comprehensive e-commerce mobile application and an accompanying admin dashboard, focusing on creating intuitive user experiences and efficient backend management.

Help Pulse - Emergency Mobile App

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Summary

Designed the user interface for a critical life-saving mobile application focused on emergency alerts and first response coordination, prioritizing speed, clarity, and ease of use.

Haruzain – Medical Appointment Web App

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Summary

Built a robust medical appointment web application with an admin dashboard, ensuring real-time updates and adherence to design consistency and accessibility standards.

Everest - Banking Mobile App & Dashboard

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Summary

Led the design and front-end development of a secure banking mobile application and an admin dashboard, emphasizing accessibility, usability, and robust control features.

Ascent - Real Estate Website

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Summary

Designed and developed a fully responsive real estate website from the ground up, integrating advanced features for property listings and user interaction.

Harvest Hub – Agricultural E-commerce Website

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Summary

Designed and built an online marketplace specifically for farmers and agri-buyers, developing key e-commerce functionalities for product catalog, search, and order management.

Affectionate Match – Dating Website

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Summary

Designed an elegant and engaging user interface for a dating platform, incorporating modern UI patterns, emotional design principles, and delivering mobile-responsive layouts.