Collins Ndukauba

SDG Advocate, Entrepreneur, and Product Designer
Rivers, NG.

About

Impact-driven SDG Advocate, Entrepreneur, and Product Designer passionate about leveraging human-centered design and digital innovation to drive climate action and energy transition solutions in Africa. Proven ability to influence policy discussions, advocate for clean energy adoption, and develop impactful climate technology solutions that enhance user experience and achieve measurable business outcomes.

Work

Prognox Labs
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Product Designer

Summary

Led product design and redesign initiatives for website projects, focusing on enhancing user interface and experience to effectively communicate brand expertise and drive sustainability goals.

Highlights

Designed and developed user-centric digital platforms specifically supporting climate action and energy transition advocacy.

Applied human-centered design principles to create accessible solutions for clean energy resources.

Conducted comprehensive user research and prototyping to develop impact-driven sustainability initiatives.

Increased user engagement by 20% through the creation of an intuitive navigation system and visually appealing layouts.

Streamlined information architecture, resulting in a 15% improvement in page load times and conversion rates.

Improved user efficiency by 30% by designing a user-friendly dashboard with customizable features.

Utilized user research and data analysis to identify design opportunities and inform strategic design decisions.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to consistently achieve product goals and deadlines.

Nanocodes Programming
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UI/UX Designer

Summary

Delivered intuitive and user-centered designs for a variety of digital products and projects, ensuring seamless user experiences and impactful design decisions.

Highlights

Collaborated closely with product managers and developers to design user interfaces aligned with both business and user needs.

Conducted extensive user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing to ensure data-driven and impactful design decisions.

Executed qualitative and quantitative user research, gaining a deeper understanding of user problems and fostering the development of creative solutions, significantly enhancing product usability and user satisfaction.

Mentored junior designers, cultivating a culture of design excellence and collaboration within the team.

Improved product performance and strengthened team collaboration through effective communication of design concepts and cross-functional teamwork, consistently meeting product goals and deadlines.

Rivers State ICT Department
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Computer Engineer Intern

Summary

Contributed to enhancing the digital infrastructure and service delivery for government offices, focusing on web development and ICT project management.

Highlights

Successfully implemented a new website for the government office, significantly enhancing its online presence and accessibility.

Designed and deployed ICT-related services across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), directly improving their efficiency and productivity.

Collaborated with government officials to assess their ICT needs and delivered tailored solutions to address identified gaps.

Developed strong technical skills in web development, ICT project management, and problem-solving.

Enhanced communication and collaboration by working effectively with government officials to understand and address their needs.

Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced government environment, navigating complex bureaucratic systems to achieve project goals.

Exercised leadership and initiative by taking ownership of projects and implementing solutions that benefited government offices and MDAs.

Volunteer

YALI RLC West Africa
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Lead / Community Organizer

Summary

Led community engagement initiatives focused on promoting social justice and human rights, and fostering leadership among youth.

Highlights

Organized impactful community events and rallies to promote social justice and human rights awareness.

Initiated and managed a mentorship program for secondary school students, fostering leadership, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence within the local community.

Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with community leaders and stakeholders to facilitate program success.

Techrity
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SDG Advocate & Climate Policy Advisor

Summary

Advocated for critical policies aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 7 & 13) and educated communities on climate change and renewable energy solutions.

Highlights

Advocated for the implementation of policies aligned with SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Organized and facilitated awareness campaigns, workshops, and public forums to educate communities on climate change and renewable energy solutions.

Collaborated with government agencies and civil society groups to develop actionable sustainability strategies.

Education

Enugu State University of Science and Technology

B.Eng

Computer Engineering

Languages

English

Native

Certificates

CyberSecurity

Issued By

Google (Coursera)

IT Support

Issued By

Google (Coursera)

UX Design

Issued By

Google (Coursera)

Youth Leadership Development

Issued By

Leap Africa

Emerging Leaders

Issued By

YALI RLC West Africa

Online Leadership Course

Issued By

Aspire Institute

Social Media Marketing

Issued By

Google (Coursera)

Public Speaking

Issued By

Side-Hustle

Crossroads Emerging Leaders

Issued By

Harvard

Technology Entrepreneurship

Issued By

HarvardX

Soft Skills

Issued By

Jobberman

Skills

Sustainable Development Advocacy

SDG 7, SDG 13, Climate Action, Clean Energy.

Climate Policy & Energy Transition Strategies

Policy Influence, Renewable Energy, Energy Adoption.

Human-Centered Product Design

UX Design, UI Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Interaction Design, User Testing, Prototyping, Agile Methodology, User-Centered Design.

Entrepreneurship & Business Development

Business Strategy, Innovation.

Digital Innovation & Climate Technology

Digital Platforms, Climate Solutions, Technology Implementation.

Public Awareness & Community Engagement

Campaign Management, Community Mobilization, Public Forums.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Policy Influence

Partnership Building, Government Relations, Cross-functional Teamwork, Policy Advocacy.

Public Speaking

Effective Communication, Presentations.

Web Development

Website Implementation, Front-end, Back-end.

ICT Project Management

Project Coordination, ICT Services Deployment.

Problem-Solving

Analytical Thinking, Solution Development.

Social Media Management

Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Community Building.