Edward Oloo

Nairobi, KE 01000 · +254752773050 · olooedwards69@gmail.com

Energetic Graphic Designer and Software Developer, creating and maintaining functional, attractive, and responsive Softwares, cutting age product designs for companies and Individuals. Clear understanding of modern technologies and best design practices. Proven track record of raising UX scores and customer retention..

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Experience

Graphic designer

Access Afya
  • Design various communication materials for print and digital use such as: brochures flyers and posters that is consistent with company’s branding guideline.
  • Work with various departments to create new design ideas and concept that reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications.
  • Develop alternative story forms (charts, infographics, process charts, etc.) as appropriate to generate maximum exposure for the company’s brand.
  • Develop templates for upcoming & adhoc communications.
  • Contribute to creative brief on branding and product support.
  • Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software.
  • Support the marketing team to create and edit videos.
July 2020 - Present

Software Developer

Azahub Coding Space
  • Writing and implementing efficient code
  • Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications
  • Maintaining and upgrading existing systems
  • Testing and evaluating new programs
  • Training users
  • Working closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts
September 2019 - June 2020

Graphic Design Consultant

Freelance

Help several start-ups in Nairobi build their brand and engage with their customers by:

  • Developing graphics for their product illustrations, logos, and websites
  • Create images that identify their product or convey a message
  • Use user-centered design theories to determine the message the design should portray
  • Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience and lead the scope of the customer engagement project
  • Develop concept, graphics, and layouts for the product
May 2019 - September 2019

IT & Operations Support

Simba Apparel (EPZ) Ltd

Incident Management
First level resolution of incidents/service requests. Escalating incidents/service requests that they cannot resolve within agreed timescales to the IT support teams and vendors. Communication to the IT Management on major incident progress. Problem-fixing all incidents, requests, and other calls. Provide guidance on the quality of replacement spares and parts. Application and Network links monitoring, reporting and follow-up for resolution. Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in person, remotely and via phone, supporting in-house business solutions; desktop and web applications, and develops checklists and scripts for resolving routine problems.

Customer Relations
Support and configure end users on various standard and business applications like Email and internet, taking users through a series of best practices as well as advising on the proper use of hardware and software. Keep affected customers informed about incident and request resolution progress on a daily basis, notifying them of impending changes.

Buyer systems support
Implement Service Support policies, plans, and strategies relating to IT safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.

Processes, Policies, and Compliance
Leverage on global sourcing software to run plan production and delivery timelines with buyers. Coordinate and process samples to meet the buyer’s specifications. Design order requirements for trimmings and accessories according to buyer’s specifications. Maintain fabric/trim library, sample development logs, trim inventory/liability inventory, and production archives library. Coordinate with the procurement department to manage material lead time. Enter and maintain updates for each style in the Garment sourcing and tracking management systems. Design and distribute daily & weekly production status reports. Coordinate with the production team to actualize PO specifications Achieved 80% quality compliance level on all orders with the production team. Manage buyer communication and expectation throughout the production phase.

November 2012 - August 2018

Education

Google Africa Developer Scholarship

Android developer
Nairobi, KE
June 2020 - Ongoing

Africa Digital Media Institute

Graphic Design
Nairobi, KE
April 2019 - November 2019

Microsoft Certification

Data Science
Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
March 2019 - May 2019

Cisco Networking Academy

IT Essential - PC Hardware & Software
Nairobi, KE
March 2019 - May 2019


Macquarie University

Excel Skills for Business: Essentials
Coursera Online
March 2018


Mombasa Aviation Collage

Diploma in Computer science and information Processing
Mombasa, KE
March 2009 - September 2011

Skills

Programming Languages & Tools
Workflow
  • Mobile-First, Responsive Design
  • Cross Browser Testing & Debugging
  • Cross Functional Teams

Projects

Hostel management system
  • The site is an hostel management system divided into two modules, admin and User.
  • Technologies: HTML/CSS & PHP
Taxi Search App
  • The site have three (3) screens: trip search form, trip results list, and trip details of the Taxi
  • Technologies: HTML/CSS & ReactJS
Sales Dashboard
  • Frontend app thats Identify the sales metrics and KPIs you need to monitor
  • Technologies: ReactJS
(Mapishi) Food Recipes website
  • Frontend website that enable users to share food Recipes
  • Technologies: HTML/CSS

Interests

Apart from being a Software developer, I enjoy most of my time being outdoors. During the holidays months in Mombasa, I enjoy camping along the sandy beach, swimming, and Playing football.

When forced indoors, I follow a number of sci-fi and fantasy genre movies and television shows, I am an aspiring chef, and I spend a large amount of my free time exploring the latest technology advancements in the Software development world.