Kanykei Alieva
Product Designer • Fortune 500 Expert • 5+ Years Experience
With 5+ years of proven expertise designing enterprise solutions at Fannie Mae, Verizon, and CVS Health, I create
user-centered designs that drive measurable business results. Currently serving as UX/UI Designer Business
Architect at Fannie Mae, I specialize in streamlining complex processes, reducing operational costs, and delivering
solutions that balance user needs with enterprise objectives.
5+
Years Experience
35%
Avg Cost Reduction
3
Fortune 500 Companies
About Me
I'm Kanykei Alieva, a UX/UI Designer Product Designer with 5+ years of experience creating enterprise-
level solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Currently at Fannie Mae, I've successfully reduced
operational task completion time by 35% and led comprehensive user experience initiatives. My
previous roles at Verizon and CVS Health have consistently delivered measurable improvements in
customer satisfaction and user engagement.
What makes my approach unique? My diverse experiences outside of work inform my design process. Skiing has
taught me to read terrain and anticipate challenges – skills I apply when mapping user journeys and identifying
friction points. My passion for cooking mirrors my design philosophy: combining the right ingredients (user needs,
business goals, technical constraints) to create something both beautiful and functional.
My methodology combines rigorous user research with product design thinking. I conduct extensive user
interviews, create comprehensive workflow insights, and deliver data-validated prototypes that achieve faster
iteration cycles. This systematic approach has consistently resulted in improved user satisfaction, reduced
abandonment rates, and streamlined processes across complex enterprise environments.
What Drives My Design
User-Centered Design
Data-Driven Decisions
Process Optimization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Business Architecture
Iterative Prototyping
Usability Testing
Strategic Thinking
Professional Impact
5+ years at Fortune 500 companies
35% reduction in operational task completion time
30% improvement in customer satisfaction
22% reduction in cart abandonment rates
20+ user interviews & 5+ design workshops led
Product Design approach to UX design
Education & Background
AUCA Graduation
MBA Certification
Bachelor's Degree
American University of Central Asia
Sep 2012 - May 2016
MBA Certification
Business Administration
Certification Program
Professional Experience
Fortune 500 Leadership
5+ years designing enterprise-level solutions for America's most trusted companies, driving measurable business results
through strategic UX design and user-centered methodologies.
MAR 2023 - PRESENT
UX/UI Designer Product Designer
Fannie Mae
35% ↓ Operational Task Time
Spearheaded UX/UI design for a new application, streamlining processes and reducing operational task
completion time by 35% with the mortgage industry. Leading comprehensive user experience initiatives across
multiple business domains.
Conducted over 20+ user interviews and 5 design
workshops
Created comprehensive 'Start to Finish' workflow
insights
Delivered data-validated prototypes achieving 40%
faster iteration turnaround time
Contributed to 60% increase in user satisfaction
through dedicated application design
JUL 2020 - FEB 2023
UX/UI Designer
Verizon
30% ↑ Customer Satisfaction
Enhanced overall user experience through user-centered design initiatives, achieving a 30% improvement in
customer satisfaction metrics. Led cross-functional collaboration and streamlined user journeys.
Streamlined user journey for plan selection, resulting in
25% reduction in average time spent completing
selection process
Conducted extensive A/B testing across 10+ design
variations
Collaborated extensively with cross-functional teams
across engineering and product management
Leveraged analytics and real-time user feedback for
28% decrease in user drop-off rates
DEC 2018 - JUL 2020
UX/UI Designer
CVS Health
22% ↓ Cart Abandonment
Designed user-centered payment interface, successfully reducing shopping cart abandonment rates by 22%.
Optimized checkout flow through iterative design and thorough usability analysis.
Reduced shopping cart abandonment rates by 22%
through payment interface redesign
Redesigned checkout page based on customer pain
points and preferences
Achieved 35% improvement in checkout process
efficiency through targeted UX enhancements
Utilized analytics tools to monitor user interaction with
checkout features
Core Competencies
UX/UI Design & User Research
95%
User Interviews & Personas
92%
Wireframing & Prototyping
90%
Usability Testing & A/B Testing
88%
Information Architecture
85%
Visual Design Principles
90%
Accessibility (WCAG Standards)
85%
Design Systems & UI Components
88%
Design Tools & Technologies
Figma
Expert
Sketch
Advanced
Adobe Creative Suite
Advanced
InVision
Advanced
Axure
Intermediate
Marvel App
Advanced
Balsamiq
Intermediate
UserTesting
Advanced
Mural
Expert
HTML & CSS
Intermediate
My Design Methodology
🔍
Research
User interviews, analytics analysis,
and stakeholder workshops
✏️
Design
Wireframing, prototyping, and
iterative design solutions
🧪
Test
A/B testing, usability testing, and
data validation
🚀
Optimize
Data-driven improvements and
continuous iteration
Career Impact
5+
Years Experience
35%
Process Improvement
20+
User Interviews
3
Fortune 500 Companies
Passions That Fuel My Design
♟️
Poker & Chess
Strategic games teach me
pattern recognition, user
behavior prediction, and
decision-making under
pressure – essential skills
for understanding user
psychology and creating
intuitive interfaces.
Skills I Apply to Design:
Strategic Thinking
Pattern Recognition
User Psychology
Decision Making
👗
Fashion & Style
Fashion sense translates
directly to visual design –
understanding color
harmony, proportions,
trends, and how aesthetics
influence user perception
and emotional response.
Skills I Apply to Design:
Visual Aesthetics
Color Theory
Trend Analysis
User Perception
🎨
Drawing & Art
From paper artwork to
jagua gel temporary
tattoos, experimenting with
different artistic mediums
sharpens my visual
communication skills and
precision in design
execution.
Skills I Apply to Design:
Visual Communication
Precision Drawing
Creative Problem-Solving
Artistic Versatility
🍰
Cooking &
Baking
Cooking and baking require
precision, creativity, and
user experience thinking –
planning recipes, timing
workflows, and creating
delightful experiences, just
like designing interfaces.
Skills I Apply to Design:
Process Design
Attention to Detail
User Experience
Creative Presentation
🧊
3D Modeling
Learning Blender enhances
my spatial awareness and
understanding of
dimensional design –
crucial for creating depth,
hierarchy, and immersive
user experiences.
Skills I Apply to Design:
Spatial Awareness
3D Thinking
Technical Learning
Dimensional Design
How My Passions Shape My Design Process
Each passion brings unique value to my design work: strategic games teach me user psychology and pattern recognition;
fashion modeling develops my aesthetic sense and understanding of visual impact; artistic drawing and temporary tattoo
artistry enhance my precision, creative vision, and ability to work within constraints; cooking/baking instills process
design and attention to detail; 3D modeling with Blender expands my spatial thinking and technical capabilities. Together,
they create a designer who thinks strategically, communicates visually, and approaches challenges with both analytical
precision and boundless creative innovation.
Strategic Mind at Work
Poker and chess have taught me to read patterns, anticipate user behavior, and make strategic
decisions under pressure – the same analytical thinking I apply to understand user psychology and
create intuitive design solutions.
🧩
Pattern Recognition
Identifying user behavior patterns like
reading chess positions or poker tells
♟️
Strategic Planning
Thinking several moves ahead mirrors
long-term UX strategy and user journey
mapping
🎯
Risk Assessment
Evaluating design decisions under
uncertainty, just like calculating odds in
poker
🧠
User Psychology
Reading opponents translates to
understanding user motivations and pain
points
Fashion & Visual Aesthetics
Modeling for my sister's clothing brand deepens my understanding of visual composition, aesthetic
judgment, and how design choices influence perception – skills that directly enhance my UI/UX design
work.
📸
Visual Composition
Understanding how visual elements work
together, from fashion styling to UI
layout
🎨
Aesthetic Judgment
Refined sense of color, proportion, and
visual harmony essential for interface
design
✨
Brand Awareness
Working with fashion brands teaches
consistency and brand voice in design
systems
️
User Perception
Understanding how visual choices
influence emotions and first impressions
Artistic Expression Across Mediums
My artistic journey spans from vibrant paper artwork to precision jagua gel temporary tattoos. Working
across different mediums – from traditional drawing to body art – enhances my precision, creative
vision, and ability to adapt visual concepts to various formats and constraints.
🌈
Color Mastery
Bold use of purple, pink, and orange
shows sophisticated color relationship
understanding
💡
Creative Vision
Original artistic concepts translate to
innovative approaches in digital design
✏️
Artistic Technique
Hand-drawing skills enable rapid
concept visualization and design
iteration
📖
Visual Storytelling
Creating compelling imagery that
communicates ideas and emotions
effectively
🎯
Precision Drawing
Creating intricate designs on skin
requires exceptional steady hands and
accuracy
🔄
Spatial Adaptation
Adapting designs to curved surfaces
mirrors responsive design thinking
🔍
Detail Mastery
Intricate dragon patterns demonstrate
pixel-perfect attention to detail
⚡
Medium Versatility
Working with jagua gel shows
adaptability across different creative
tools and constraints
Precision Meets Creativity in the Kitchen
Cooking and baking require the same skills as great UX design: understanding your audience, following
precise processes, timing workflows perfectly, and creating delightful experiences. Every recipe is like
designing a user journey.
📋
Process Design
Recipe workflows mirror user journey
mapping and systematic thinking
⚖️
Attention to Detail
Precise measurements and timing
translate to pixel-perfect design
execution
😋
User Experience Focus
Creating delightful culinary experiences
mirrors designing for user satisfaction
🎭
Creative Presentation
Food styling and plating skills enhance
visual design and composition abilities
Let's Work Together
Ready to create exceptional user experiences? I'm always excited to discuss new opportunities,
collaborate on innovative projects, or simply connect with fellow design enthusiasts.
Portfolio
kanykeidesign.com
kanykeialiieva@gmail.com
Phone
+1 (312) 848-0393
Let's Connect
Available for opportunities
Ready to Make an Impact
With proven success at Fortune 500 companies like Fannie Mae, Verizon, and CVS Health, I bring a unique combination of
product design thinking and user-centered design expertise. Let's discuss how I can help drive your next project to
success.
5+
Years Experience
35%
Process Improvement
3
Fortune 500 Companies
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