Idris-Michael Bakare

Severus Connects is a creative technology agency delivering quick, high-quality solutions to small businesses and solopreneurs across: • Design System Architecture (Antigravity + Claude Code + Figma + skills.md) • AI Solution Architecture & discovery sprints (NotebookLM + Gemini) • AI Brand Kit Generation — brief to full identity in one AI-powered workflow • AI Chatbots & Automations — lead qualification, onboarding, 24/7 customer handling built with Claude API Clients: early-stage startups, solopreneurs, and SMEs globally.

Executed freelance projects focused on artificial intelligence, Designed digital content to enhance user engagement, Created compelling content across various platforms, Applied machine learning techniques to improve project outcomes, Leveraged access to 7,000 AI tools to drive innovation and efficiency

Overhauled the mobile banking experience for Zenith Banking Group's digital platform, directly contributing to a 15% uplift in user retention. Key contributions: • Led end-to-end UX redesign of the mobile banking app — from user research and wireframing through to high-fidelity Figma prototypes • Collaborated with engineering to implement a unified React component library, reducing design-to-dev inconsistencies across the platform • Applied IBM Enterprise Design Thinking methodology to align product decisions with customer needs and business goals • Worked within a regulated financial environment, ensuring WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance and secure UX patterns

Designed responsive e-commerce layouts and marketing collateral for one of the UK's leading consumer electronics retailers, supporting both in-store and digital channels. Key contributions: • Built responsive UI layouts for the e-commerce platform, improving product discoverability across mobile and desktop • Ran A/B tests on design components to optimise conversion rates and improve user engagement across key product pages • Produced high-volume print and digital marketing assets — from in-store POS materials to promotional campaign graphics • Collaborated closely with the merchandising and marketing teams to ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints • Gained foundational experience in translating business requirements into clear, user-friendly visual designs

• Provided consultative advice to business clients across Vodafone's full product and service portfolio, aligning connectivity and digital solutions to client needs and driving measurable improvements in customer satisfaction • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support the redesign of the internal customer support portal, improving workflow efficiency and the overall service experience for business accounts • Produced and managed branded marketing collateral and in-store promotional materials, ensuring all assets were aligned with Vodafone's brand guidelines and commercial objectives • Consistently met individual sales and service KPIs in a high-volume retail environment, demonstrating commercial awareness and communication skills