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I am Shamaila Shaukat, a UX Designer and Frontend Developer with 15+ years of experience designing and building digital products for web and mobile platforms. I blend user research, wireframing, prototyping, and accessibility to build user-centered solutions that balance customer needs with business goals.
I enjoy collaborating with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable design systems and reusable front-end components. I am passionate about making technology inclusive and delightful to use.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Web Developer & UX Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - PresentDesigning and developing responsive websites and web applications for diverse clients, ensuring usability, accessibility, and cross-device compatibility. Wireframing and prototyping (low/high fidelity) to communicate ideas to clients. Collaborating with clients to define project requirements, user needs, and business goals, delivering tailored digital solutions. Website development in React Native, React and TypeScript. Build and maintain reusable design systems and front-end component libraries for consistency and scalability. Manage full project lifecycle — from concept and design through to deployment and client handover.
Web Developer & UX Designer at Asda House
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2025Worked on large-scale web and mobile applications used by thousands of customers and colleagues, contributing across both frontend development and UX design. Built a responsive web application using React and TypeScript, focusing on reusable components and consistent UI patterns aligned with design system principles. Conducted user research for the Scan & Go mobile application, identifying customer pain points and validating design decisions to improve user experience and drive adoption. Implemented WCAG accessibility practices and maintained a reusable component library and design system in an Agile environment.
Front-End Web Developer at Science Warehouse
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015Enhanced features on the company website and applications to improve colleagues’ day-to-day activities, helping procure more clients and retain existing ones. Updated/bug fixed on the company website using ColdFusion, HTML, CSS. Advised on component placement and gathered requirements. Worked in an Agile environment.
Junior Web Developer at Webanywhere
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012Designed innovative web templates for school websites, designed templates and logos in Dreamweaver. Developed the company website using CSS/HTML/JavaScript/JQuery. Built templates into working websites using content management systems such as Joomla and Drupal.
Work Placement at Bradford Council
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007Updated the council website using ColdFusion, CSS and HTML. This was a learning environment to gain work experience in the IT industry. Created maps and learned professional responsibilities in a work setting.
Education
MSc Artificial Intelligence for Games (2:1) at University of Bradford
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008BSc Computer Science (2:1) at University of Bradford
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007MSc Artificial Intelligence for Games (2:1) at University of Bradford
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008BSc Computer Science (2:1) at University of Bradford
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007Qualifications
Game Republic Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026Imagine Cup 2009 Semifinalist (Microsoft Game Development)
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
Skills
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