Hi, I'm Laura! I'm a dedicated Front-end Developer with a passion for crafting high-quality, seamless, and intuitive user experiences. With strong skills in React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, I enjoy working closely with UX and cross-functional teams to deliver visually appealing and performant web solutions. Before transitioning into software development, I successfully led a large-scale production kitchen team, which helped me develop leadership and team collaboration skills. I'm eager to contribute to impactful projects in a high-traffic environment and continually improve my coding and development processes. Please view my portfolio and blog thats designed by me. Kind regards,

Laura Holla

Hi, I'm Laura! I'm a dedicated Front-end Developer with a passion for crafting high-quality, seamless, and intuitive user experiences. With strong skills in React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, I enjoy working closely with UX and cross-functional teams to deliver visually appealing and performant web solutions. Before transitioning into software development, I successfully led a large-scale production kitchen team, which helped me develop leadership and team collaboration skills. I'm eager to contribute to impactful projects in a high-traffic environment and continually improve my coding and development processes. Please view my portfolio and blog thats designed by me. Kind regards,

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Hi, I’m Laura! I’m a dedicated Front-end Developer with a passion for crafting high-quality, seamless, and intuitive user experiences. With strong skills in React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, I enjoy working closely with UX and cross-functional teams to deliver visually appealing and performant web solutions.

Before transitioning into software development, I successfully led a large-scale production kitchen team, which helped me develop leadership and team collaboration skills. I’m eager to contribute to impactful projects in a high-traffic environment and continually improve my coding and development processes.

Please view my portfolio and blog thats designed by me.
Kind regards,

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Language

English
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Latvian
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Work Experience

Web developer at N-able
September 1, 2024 - June 10, 2024
Created multiple types of Pendo user interfaces laying over existing product using custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code blocks. Generated analytics from Pendo customer data to track engagement, feature adoption, churn, and big picture orientation. Collaborated with UX, multiple teams, and PMMs to match visual design intent and achieve expected results while gathering assets. Wrote clean, clear, and well-tested code across projects. Provided technical support and training to users for effective website content management. Developed innovative pop-ups with animations, audio, and video displays, and created site graphics following branding guidelines and best practices.
Web Developer at Optima Health
December 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Enhanced the existing platform by developing and implementing new features using Appian, MySQL, JavaScript, and .NET. Rapidly developed user interfaces and workflows, integrating with external systems leveraging Appian's low-code capabilities. Updated and optimized MySQL database schemas to improve data integrity and performance.
Full Stack Software Engineering Trainee at Academy.tech
April 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Elevated front-end interactivity and user experience through targeted JavaScript enhancements. Maintained and supported .NET backend services. Assisted in organizing course content on key technologies including JavaScript, Node.js, TypeScript, React, Express, PostgreSQL, Jest, Cypress, CI/CD, and RESTful API development. Supported design and assembly of curriculum and practical exercises. Led small team projects, defined objectives, assigned tasks, facilitated brainstorming, and provided troubleshooting. Developed proficiency in Agile workflows and mentored peers for leadership and best practices.
Sous Chef at Trafalgar Tavern - London, UK
July 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023
Supervised junior staff maintaining food quality standards. Managed ordering, stock takes, employee holidays, rosters, and overtime. Oversaw kitchen operations efficiently in a large-scale operation and ensured health and safety compliance.
Head of Production Kitchen at Duck and Waffle - London, UK
March 1, 2016 - July 31, 2021
Led large-scale kitchen operations managing staff and maintaining high food quality standards. Conducted stock take, cost analysis, and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education at Kuldiga Technology and Tourism Technical School - Kuldiga, Latvia
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

JavaScript Deep Dive
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025
Front End Development Libraries
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025
Back End Development and APIs
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025
Relational Database
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025
The Frontend Developer Career Path
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025
Responsive Web Design
January 11, 2030 - July 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Travel & Hospitality