Kind Words

I've had the pleasure of working with Vuyanzi, and honestly, she's one of the steadiest, curious and fast-paced execution-led people I've worked with in the design space. She just figures it out (no hand-holding), and always with real care for the craft both on functionality and pixels. What I appreciate most about Vuyanzi is her reliability; she's thoughtful in how she works, and genuinely good to the people around her - and a hard worker too. She's not afraid to use her voice. That combination is rare. She raises the bar quietly and makes the team better without ever making it about herself. Whoever works with her next is lucky. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

Joel Mbugua, Principal Product Designer, Microsoft

Glorious is an active listener, a curious mind, and a self-driven professional who brought a unique blend of product design skills to her role as Associate Product Manager. Her ability to listen actively and ask insightful questions sets her apart. She possesses a natural curiosity that drives her to deep-dive into challenges and find innovative solutions. Her self-driven approach ensures that she consistently goes above and beyond to achieve product success. Glorious' skills as a product designer have greatly enhanced her effectiveness as a product manager. Her ability to envision and design user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing products has translated into products that not only meet but exceed customer expectations. I have no doubt that Glorious will continue to excel in her career in both product design and product management. It was such a pleasure working with her.

Steffany Oludo, Lead Product Manager, Eden Care Medical (YC S23)

I had the privilege of working alongside Glorious at Syntax, where she was an integral part of our UX/UI design team. In the time she spent under my supervision, Glorious consistently showcased not just her adept design skills but also her unique ability to blend user needs with stunning visuals. Her designs were often characterized by their intuitive layouts, eye-catching visuals, and a deep understanding of user journeys. Glorious displayed a natural talent in capturing and enhancing the user experience. Every project she touched benefitted from her keen attention to detail and her relentless pursuit of perfection. Furthermore, Glorious was an outstanding team player, always willing to offer assistance, feedback, and, most importantly, a fresh perspective. Her collaborative spirit made her an invaluable asset to our team and projects. I wholeheartedly recommend Glorious for any UX/UI design role, confident in the knowledge that she will continue to produce top-tier work. Her talents will be a genuine asset to any team lucky enough to have her.

Benjamin Gakami, Senior Software Engineer, Blue Book Publications, Inc.

I had the privilege of collaborating closely with Vuyanzi as a senior Android engineer, and I can confidently attest to their profound impact on our product. Vuyanzi is an exemplary product designer who shows an in-depth understanding of the Android platform and its intricacies. Their designs not only wowed our users but also streamlined the development process, making it more efficient and technically sound. Vuyanzi possesses a remarkable ability to create designs that seamlessly adhere to Material Design guidelines, Android UI/UX patterns, and platform-specific affordances, which facilitated the implementation of their designs for our engineering team. Their design deliverables were consistently accompanied by detailed design specifications, making it a breeze for the development team to translate their vision into code. Vuyanzi's adeptness in collaborating across disciplines was a key strength. They excelled in articulating design decisions and rationale, effectively bridging the gap between design and development, which contributed to a more agile and productive development process. Their deep familiarity with design-to-development handoff tools, like Zeplin and Avocode, streamlined the entire process, leaving no room for misinterpretation. I wholeheartedly endorse Vuyanzi for any senior product design role.

Elphas Khajira, Senior Android Engineer, JustPark

Vuyanzi is an excellent designer with strong product instincts and a real sense of ownership. While designing a generative remedial tutor for schools in Kenya, she created thoughtful, effective solutions, stepped into product management when needed to keep delivery on track, and helped test the product with students and teachers to ensure it was genuinely useful. She also represented the work brilliantly at Google.org's Impact Summit in San Francisco. A talented, versatile creative who I'd happily work with again.

Aidan Friedberg, Director Research, Learning & AI, EIDU