Ruan Visagie

UI/UX Designer

Malkoppi Creative Development • Freelance

Dec 2025 - Mar 2026 • 3 mos

Designed a focused iOS fitness app from scratch after identifying gaps in leading competitors. Researched 3 apps to map friction across navigation, workout logging, and onboarding drop-off. Built a complete dark-mode design system and delivered 14 hi-fi screens across 6 core flows, iterated from 7 wireframes through a fully documented discovery process.

QA/QC Manager

Eduardo Construction • Full-time

Jan 2021 - Feb 2026 • 5 yrs 1 mo

- Develop and maintain the company's QMS in line with ISO 9001, SANS/ASME/AWS/API codes, and client specifications - Oversee QC across welding, fabrication, and manufacturing for mining, power station, and fabrication clients - Review and approve project ITPs, WPS, and PQRs - Lead the QA/QC team, allocating inspectors and NDT personnel across projects - Ensure welder certifications, NDT qualifications, and equipment calibrations stay current - Oversee NDT programs (RT, UT, MT, PT) and ensure results meet acceptance criteria - Manage material traceability, mill certificates, and incoming inspection processes - Lead NCR management, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions - Liaise with clients, third-party inspection authorities (SABS, SAIW, AIAs), and regulators; manage audits - Ensure compliance with mining/power station requirements, including MHSA regulations - Report quality KPIs and audit findings to management and clients - Drive continuous improvement to reduce rework and non-conformances - Manage document control and final data book/handover packages - Support tendering and contract review on quality requirements - Ensure HSE alignment with quality processes on mine and power station sites

UI/UX Designer

Studio Mos • Freelance

Mar 2025 - Dec 2025 • 9 mos

Redesigned a fragmented HR onboarding experience into a structured web app guiding new hires from offer to full productivity in 30 days. Audited 5 leading HRM platforms and mapped the employee journey to surface 6 critical friction points. Designed 16 user flows and 8 hi-fi screens, delivered with a reusable component system and complete developer handoff in Figma. CRM Platform (SaaS Dashboard Redesign): Rebuilt a cluttered SaaS CRM dashboard into a clear, systematic experience with sidebar-first navigation. Audited the original system to surface navigation depth issues, data overload, and inconsistent components. Designed 9 end-to-end user flows across authentication, user management, reports, analytics, and admin including full empty and error state patterns.