Kohl Hosein

Campus Web Developer

UX/UI Designer & WordPress Developer crafting user-centric digital experiences

Trinidad and Tobago
Kohl Hosein - Professional

About Me

Passionate about creating seamless digital experiences. It's not just the product...It's the process.

8+
Years Experience
50+
Projects Completed
10+
Organisation and Company Collaborations

Passionate Web Developer and UX/UI Designer with nearly a decade of experience, specializing in digitizing business processes and improving brands through intuitive digital experiences.

My expertise includes CMS platforms (WordPress, Drupal), Responsive/Adaptive Web Design, UX/UI principles, and Project Management. I currently lead web projects at The University of the West Indies, focusing on WordPress migration and enhancing user engagement.

I hold an MA in Creative Design: Entrepreneurship from UWI and am actively involved in community initiatives like The CyberSafeTT Foundation, where I serve as Lead LMS Administrator.

Work Experience

My professional journey in web development

Campus Web Developer

The University of the West Indies

May 2023 - Present Full-time

Leading web development initiatives across the campus, overseeing WordPress migration and development projects, implementing UX/UI best practices, and working toward improving the digital experiences of students and staff.

✓ WordPress & Divi ✓ UX Design ✓ Student Portal ✓ MySQL ✓ Marketing ✓ SEO & AISEO

Web Developer

JohananKohl (Freelance)

Providing web development and digital solutions for small to medium businesses, including e-commerce platforms, portfolio websites, and custom WordPress solutions.

✓ WordPress ✓ Custom Solutions ✓ Elementor, Crocoblocks, Divi ✓ Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Web Developer Project Assistant

Guardian Media Limited

Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

Assisted in web development projects for one of Trinidad's leading media companies, contributing to content management and digital presence enhancement.

✓ Media Industry ✓ Digitization ✓ CMS Management

Web Developer & Content Manager

The University of the West Indies

Jul 2018 - Aug 2020

Managed website content and development for the university, introduced the Divi Theme and Page Builder, and developed comprehensive web content management training programs.

✓ Divi Implementation ✓ Training Development

Education & Certifications

Academic background and professional credentials

MA Creative Design: Entrepreneurship

The University of the West Indies

2017 - 2018

Advanced studies in creative design with a focus on entrepreneurship, combining artistic vision with business acumen to drive innovation.

BSc. Land Management (Valuation)

The University of the West Indies

2014 - 2017

Foundational degree providing strong analytical and research skills, with practical applications in property valuation and management.

Professional Certifications

CIW Web Foundations Associate

Certification Partners, LLC

IBM Introduction to AI

IBM

CIM Affiliate Professional Member

Chartered Institute of Marketing

Skills & Expertise

Technical proficiencies and soft skills

Web Development

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript PHP MySQL Responsive Design

Design & UX

Adobe XD Figma Photoshop Lightroom UI/UX Design Wireframing

CMS & Platforms

WordPress Drupal Divi Builder Elementor WooCommerce LearnDash

Analytics & Tools

Google Analytics Looker Studio WordFence JotForm Scotia Ecom

Content & Multimedia

Adobe Premiere Pro Presonus Studio One Content Writing Video Editing

Soft Skills

Leadership Public Speaking Team Collaboration Problem Solving Training

Featured Projects

A selection of my recent work

UWI Global School of Medicine Website

The University of the West Indies

Developed a comprehensive website for the Global School of Medicine, featuring program information, faculty profiles, and student resources.

WordPress Divi Custom PHP
Impact: Improved user engagement and streamlined admission inquiries.

Sky Pharmacy E-Commerce Platform

Sky Pharmacy

Built a full e-commerce solution enabling online ordering and delivery services for a local pharmacy.

WordPress WooCommerce Payment Gateway
Impact: Enabled online sales channel during pandemic.

Learn.CyberSafeTT Online Portal

CyberSafeTT Foundation

Developed and maintain the Learning Management System for cyber safety education across Trinidad and Tobago.

WordPress LearnDash LMS
Impact: Trained thousands in cyber safety awareness.

WOW Jobs Portal

The University of the West Indies

Created a job portal connecting UWI students and graduates with employment opportunities.

WordPress Job Board Plugin Custom Integration
Impact: Facilitated student employment connections.

Get In Touch

Have a project in mind? Let's work together!

kohlhosein@gmail.com
Trinidad and Tobago