Brian Maina Nyawira

2024 September - 2025 November

VT Student

Worked on real-world projects, learning from mentors on the implementation of UI5 Framework in SAP Systems and in my final rotation delivered a Web Components API Viewer for the SAP UI5 Core Framework team.

February 2024 - September 2024

Visual Designer

• Designed banners, corporate slide decks, and edited images and videos for the Experience Technology team.
• Created User Interface designs and updated existing components for the Discovery Showroom.
• Assisted in the design of the Experience Technology team and AFRIKA KOMMT! Workzone pages.

November 2023 - November 2024

Fellow

• Completed an intensive program focused on leadership, cross-cultural exchange, and management training in Germany.
• Selected as one of 42 fellows from over 5,000 applicants for the 12th AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship.

December 2022 - September 2023

Junior Marketing Officer

• Created digital and print marketing materials, including social media and web banners, catalogues, posters, in-store branding and Aspira office branding for Aspira Kenya.
• Created marketing copy and designed Google Ads.
• Liaised with over 50 partner retailers to get current offers and promotions used in Marketing Assets.
• Conducted web and social media audits.

June 2022 - November 2022

Marketing and Design Associate

Designed marketing and brand materials for Aspira Kenya, including social media visuals, and event branding.

April 2022 - May 2022

Apprenticeship (Video Editor)

Learned and applied essentials in video editing, audio design, set management, and camera operation.

June 2020 - October 2020

Apprenticeship

Learned video editing basics, including cutting, transitions, and audio syncing using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

December 2021 - March 2022

Designer and Marketer (Contract)

Created social media campaign banners, videos, and copy for marketing campaigns.

June 2021 - October 2021

Intern (Public Relations Office)

• Created banners, posters, and edited videos for the 40th Moi University Graduation.
• Served as a graphic designer, translator, and editor under the Corporate Affairs and Protocol Office.
• Led a team to collect and sort student data for the creation of student IDs.

2024 September - 2025 October

B.Sc. Computer Science

Undertook one year of computer science studies to bridge the gap between design and technical implementation. Gained foundational knowledge in software development, data visualization, and UI/UX principles through a combination of academic learning and practical application.

Graduated 2021 (Second Class Honours, Upper Division)

B.A. Kiswahili

Focused on Communication, Marketing, Translation, and Swahili literature and linguistics.

LinkedIn Learning

• After Effects CC 2023
• After Effects 2020 Essential Training
• An Introduction to AI and Sustainability
• Career Essentials in Software Development
• Figma For UX Design

Coursera

• Getting Started with Figma
• Introduction to UI Design (University of Minnesota)
• Graphic Design (University of Colorado Boulder)

Goethe Institute (Bonn)

• German A1 Certificate

Other

• Effective Presentation Skills Certificate (Metropolitan School of Business and Management)
• Ajira Program: Writing and Translation
• Computer Studies (Arknet Computer College)

2024 October - Present

jaSiriCup Visual and Web Designer

Spearheaded the visual design strategy for a 3-person team, securing a first-place win in the AFRIKA KOMMT! Change Initiative competition against 6 other teams; now leading the development of the initiative's official visual brand identity and public-facing website.