Chibuzor Ikechukwu Ernest

Computer Engineering graduate, UI/UX Designer, and IT Specialist who brings a rare triple-threat perspective — I design intuitive interfaces, understand how they're built, and know how to keep the systems they run on stable. Seeking a mid-level UI/UX role within a product-focused team where I can apply a rare triple-threat perspective — designing intuitive interfaces, understanding the systems they run on, and keeping them stable. Specialising in user-centred product design using Figma, I have delivered 300+ app screens and user flows across a 9-month production lifecycle at NITDA, with designs shipped directly into development.

With hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware, maintaining systems, and supporting infrastructure across 15+ staff at NCAIR, I bring technical reliability to every team I join

UI/UX Design Intern at National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) (2025-02 – Present)

Sole designer responsible for 300+ app screens and user flows, delivering every wireframe and prototype from brief to sign-off across a 9-month project lifecycle.

• Sole designer responsible for 300+ app screens and user flows, delivering every wireframe and prototype from brief to sign-off across a 9-month project lifecycle.
• Conducted user research and developed wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma, translating insights into intuitive interface designs for mobile and web platforms.
• Redesigned key user flows, reducing the number of steps needed to complete core tasks and improving overall usability — designs were reviewed and approved by the full design team and clients
• Delivered wireframes and prototypes that were adopted directly into the development pipeline, cutting back and forth between design and dev teams and accelerating delivery.
• Presented user research findings to stakeholders, directly informing design decisions and ensuring the final product aligned with real user needs.
• Built responsive web pages using HTML and CSS, bridging the gap between design and development.

IT Support Intern at National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) (2024-08 – 2025-01)

Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software faults across 50 computer systems, directly supporting 15 members of staff and minimising operational downtime.

• Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software faults across 50 computer systems, directly supporting 15 members of staff and minimising operational downtime.
• Reduced recurring system faults from 3 times per week to occasional incidents through proactive maintenance and root-cause troubleshooting.
• Carried out routine system maintenance, updates, and installations, keeping infrastructure consistently reliable across all departments.
• Streamlined the fault-reporting process, making it easier for the team to track and resolve recurring issues faster.
• Developed strong technical communication skills by providing clear, accessible support to non-technical staff in a professional environment.

Graphic Design Intern at Innovation Growth Hub (IGHUB) (2021-04 – 2021-08)

Produced 100 branded assets — flyers, banners, and social media graphics — across 20+ client briefs, maintaining visual consistency throughout

• Produced 100 branded assets — flyers, banners, and social media graphics — across 20+ client briefs, maintaining visual consistency throughout
• Designed content that contributed to 2,000 of impressions across the organisation's social media platforms, boosting reach and audience engagement.
• Established visual identity consistency across all marketing materials, reducing revision cycles and speeding up content delivery for clients.
• Applied user-centred design principles to digital content, improving engagement and usability across campaigns.
• Managed multiple live briefs simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment.

B.Eng. in Computer Engineering – Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (2024-06)