As a lifelong learner, I am constantly seeking new opportunities to improve and expand my knowledge and skills. Each project I undertake presents its own set of unique challenges, which I approach by conducting thorough research and implementing effective solutions. I can provide support to various developers and manager with their UI/UX needs across different platforms: - Flutter dart for app development - HTML & Bootstrap CSS coding of UI for ASP, JSP, .NET & PHP including usage of jQuery plugins for web development, frontend and backend admin as well as web apps. - I am also a Graphic designer for web and print requirements; corporate identities, branding, business cards, brochures, joomla! and occasionally WordPress. App UI development & design - Android Studio (Flutter Dart) - Visual Studio 2022 (CS/CSHTML) - Adobe XD Graphic / Multimedia Design - Adobe Creative Suite Website design & development - Adobe Dreamweaver & Xampp (PHP) - Spring Tools Suite (JSP and Thymeleaf) Project management - Atlassian > Jira tasks - Bitbucket > GIT commits…

Marina Pinto

As a lifelong learner, I am constantly seeking new opportunities to improve and expand my knowledge and skills. Each project I undertake presents its own set of unique challenges, which I approach by conducting thorough research and implementing effective solutions. I can provide support to various developers and manager with their UI/UX needs across different platforms: - Flutter dart for app development - HTML & Bootstrap CSS coding of UI for ASP, JSP, .NET & PHP including usage of jQuery plugins for web development, frontend and backend admin as well as web apps. - I am also a Graphic designer for web and print requirements; corporate identities, branding, business cards, brochures, joomla! and occasionally WordPress. App UI development & design - Android Studio (Flutter Dart) - Visual Studio 2022 (CS/CSHTML) - Adobe XD Graphic / Multimedia Design - Adobe Creative Suite Website design & development - Adobe Dreamweaver & Xampp (PHP) - Spring Tools Suite (JSP and Thymeleaf) Project management - Atlassian > Jira tasks - Bitbucket > GIT commits…

Available to hire

As a lifelong learner, I am constantly seeking new opportunities to improve and expand my knowledge and skills. Each project I undertake presents its own set of unique challenges, which I approach by conducting thorough research and implementing effective solutions.

I can provide support to various developers and manager with their UI/UX needs across different platforms:

  • Flutter dart for app development
  • HTML & Bootstrap CSS coding of UI for ASP, JSP, .NET & PHP including usage of jQuery plugins for web development, frontend and backend admin as well as web apps.
  • I am also a Graphic designer for web and print requirements; corporate identities, branding, business cards, brochures, joomla! and occasionally WordPress.

App UI development & design

  • Android Studio (Flutter Dart)
  • Visual Studio 2022 (CS/CSHTML)
  • Adobe XD

Graphic / Multimedia Design

  • Adobe Creative Suite

Website design & development

  • Adobe Dreamweaver & Xampp (PHP)
  • Spring Tools Suite (JSP and Thymeleaf)

Project management

  • Atlassian > Jira tasks
  • Bitbucket > GIT commits
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Skills

Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
HTML5
Expert
Bootstrap
Expert
Flutter
Expert
CSS
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Dart
Expert
Adobe Dreamweaver
Expert
UI
Expert
Joomla
Intermediate
C#
Intermediate
Android
Intermediate
JavaScript
Intermediate
Jira
Intermediate
PHP
Intermediate
React JS
Intermediate
Tailwind
Intermediate
Adobe XD
Intermediate
Adobe After Effects
Intermediate
WordPress
Intermediate
Github
Intermediate
jQuery
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Mobile App UI Frontend Developer at Smartcall
July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2024
Mobile App UI frontend development; Website design and development; Graphic design for print and web platforms; Videos for projects. Contract work and freelancer
Frontend Developer & Graphic Designer at Umsiko
June 1, 2005 - Present
Frontend developer & graphic designer; Static & Joomla sites (PHP + Bootstrap); UI Flutter coding for mobile apps.
Senior Website and Graphic Designer at Xnet Internet
July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2005
Senior website and graphic designer; Chose to freelance at Netactive (March 1998 - June 2000).
Junior Website and Graphic Designer at Netactive
June 1, 1998 - June 30, 2000
Junior website and graphic designer; Company bought out by Tiscali.
Frontend Developer at Awesim
February 3, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Mobile App UI development in .NET CS, and Website in CSHTML
Full-Stack Web Developer & Product Designer at BFFs Keepsakes
October 1, 2025 - Present
Web Development & Systems • Developed a custom PHP website with secure user login and account management • Built and managed a mysql database for customers, orders, and admin processes • Created an admin dashboard for internal operations (basic accounting) • Implemented responsive front-end using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript • Maintain, update, and optimise website performance Product Design, Branding & Production • Co-founded and developed the BFFs brand, including logo and visual identity • Designed and created custom keepsake products and engraved items • Managed stock purchasing and materials for production • Produced handcrafted products (pine boxes, slate, basswood, metal cards) • Operated laser engraving (xTool) and prepared designs (SVG/layouts) for production

Education

Diploma in Computer Graphics at College Campus (JHB)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Matric at Dinwiddie High School
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996
Matric at Dinwiddie High School
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996
Tailwind CSS course at Udemy
August 7, 2024 - September 8, 2024

Qualifications

Udemy Tailwind CSS
August 7, 2024 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education