Kelechi Ariwodo
UX/UI Developer & Graphic Designer
About Me
As a UX/UI Development Intern and Graphic Designer, I was responsible for enhancing the user experience of the TAP website. A lifelong learner with a passion for both functional and visually compelling design, I bring a unique blend of artistic creativity and technical expertise to my work. My journey began in film and theatre as a Production Designer/Director, where I honed my organizational skills and attention to detail. Transitioning into technology, I pursued web development and programming, leading me to my current studies at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). As a TAP Assistant at GGC and an intern with Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), I developed and maintained website content and applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Website: https://itskelechi.neocities.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelechi-ariwodo-735545114/
GitHub: https://github.com/itskelechi
Education
- B.Sc. in Film & Media Communication Studies Georgia State University
- B.Sc. in Information Technology (Systems & Cybersecurity Concentration) Georgia Gwinnett College
Skills & Certifications
- Programming Languages: java, sql, python
- Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, vue, Astro, node, express js, handlebars
- Database Management: MSSQL,MySQL
- Tools: Git, AgnosticUI, Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, Adobe Aero
- Other Skills: Web Design, Networking, UI/UX design, API Integration, 3D-modelling, Interactive (mobile) interface design.
- Other Spoken Languages: English, French, German, Spanish
- IT-Specialist Networking Certification (2024)
- IT-Specialist Cybersecurity Certification (2024)
- Professional Scrum Master (2020)
Experience
UX/UI Developer & Graphic Designer, 02/2024 - present
Georgia Gwinnett College - Lawrenceville, GA
- Collaborated with multiple branches of GGC's Technology Ambassador Program toward building a full-stack website. • Developing innovative web designs by leveraging Astro, Vue, and Agnostic UI technologies, resulting in visually appealing and high-performance websites that exceeded client expectations.
- Wrote code to optimize web application performance/integration, enhancing user experiences and contributing to a modern and engaging web presence.
Programmer/Analyst, 05/2024 - present
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) - Snellville, GA
- Designed and developed and tested a responsive private application for an integrated system, focusing on system data collection and privacy
- Documented project progress analyzed and resolved issues and presented findings and recommendations to the team.
- Applied knowledge of HTTP and the developer console for debugging and enhancing web applications.
- Developed and integrated new data management functionalities to enhance an existing application optimizing performance and user experience and improving efficiency and usability.
Web Developer & Designer, 10/2024 - present
Personal Project (kelechiariwodo.com) - Remote, USA
- formerly https://itskelechi.neocities.org/ to launch SUMMER 2026
- Designed and developed a personal portfolio website with a Windows 98-inspired interface using JavaScript, PHP, HTML, and CSS.
- Built a responsive, mobile-friendly design to ensure seamless functionality across devices.
- Implemented interactive UI elements and custom functionalities to enhance user experience.
- Continuously optimizing and expanding features, including data management and dynamic content rendering.
Technical Experience, Project
- Technology Ambassador (Blending Reality): Led a team of three in developing a AR-integrated and 3D-modelling design project for the Technology Ambassadors Program (TAP). Represented the TAP program at the Atlanta Science Festival, engaging in workshops, expos, and community events such as S3, ACMSE (2024), and STARs.
- UGA’s Hackathon (Kids Can’t Fly): Won 2nd Place on th e HPCC Systems Challenge which analyzed data on missing children to enhance retrieval rates and deter kidnappings.
- Organized in Georgia Gwinnett College’s Spring 2024 HACKGGC event.
- Capstone Project (Cloud 8 Security Analysis): Developed ATO package for a financial management system (FMS), analyzed and tested system risks, and obtained approval.
Additional Experience
- Volunteer Graphic Designer with WIT & GrizzlyHacks: Designed over 9 posters and presentation pages for campus engagement and student involvement.
- Research & presentations: crafted an engaging workshop, “Blending Reality: Teaching about 3D modeling with Blender & Augmented Reality with Adobe Aero” which introduced participants to the wonders of 3D modeling with Blender and augmented reality with Aero, highlighting the creative avenues available in IT. Findings were published in an academic journal and presented at ACMSE (March 2024)
TAP Project Specifications
- SPRING 2024 : Dr. Cindy Robertson, Dr. Anca Doloc MihuTECH: blender, adobe aeroDIFFICULTY: intermediateTARGET AUDIENCE: k-12, college, middle-schoolDURATION: 60 minutes, 90 minutes
Events Attended
- tap-expo-spring24
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