Hi!
I'm Alison.

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And I like designing and creating ergonomic, interactive and efficent websites.

Hard skills

A high-level summary of a few of my technical skills and abilities.

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Fundamentals

Although I have experience in practical implementation, I have in-depth understanding of commonly used design systems, methodologies and practises. I am able to adapt to new concepts quickly, and am familiar with architecture patterns, multi-layer architecture, agile development, concurrent and parallel programming - to name a few.

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Backend

I have three years undergraduate experience with backend development principles, design and execution. I aim to create code that is highly efficent and easy to read. I religiously follow coding best-practises, constantly refining and refactoring existing code ensuring it is readable, useful and reusable.

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Frontend

I have thorough understanding of basic front-end coding principles and practise. I am well-versed in good design practise. My websites are goal-oriented, and drive users towards completing a desired action. I am constantly ensuring my websites are fully functional and user-friendly.

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User experience design

I am proficient in analysing human behaviour and solving problems in a unique way with practical and strategic design skills. I am able to take a project from the conceptual stage into interactive prototyping and further into a working front-end final version. Designs are ergonomic and straightforward - while remaining inspiring and refreshing.

Soft skills

Examples of a few personality attributes conducive a productive work environment.

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Enthusiastic

I am eager to get involved in new projects and will approach tasks with energy and enthusiasm. I look forward to taking on new challanges.

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Collaborative

I work well with others, and am able to thrive in a team environment. I enjoy learning from my peers and sharing ways to improve with one another.

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Studious

When I encounter an unfamiliar problem, I research solutions thoroughly to select the most effective option. I ensure I have an in-depth understanding of challanges I face.

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Creative

I am an out-of-the-box thinker, and naturally explore creative solutions to complicated problems. This means I am constantly trying new ways to reach plausible solutions.

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Determined

I am ambitious and will not surrender to difficulty quickly. I will show dogged determination in the face of difficulty until a suitable solution is reached.