Nicki Lockerbie
I am a Designer
About
With a foundation in design and a passion for technology, I am transitioning my creative skills into the world of software engineering. I thrive on building intuitive, user-friendly digital experiences.
Software Developer with a Designer's Eye.
My journey began at the University of the Arts London, which ignited my passion for visual communication. For over a decade, I've applied that passion to freelance projects, creating marketing materials and websites for a diverse range of artists and businesses.
- Education: BA (Hons), University of the Arts
- City: London, UK
- Status: Seeking new opportunities
- GitHub: nloc96
To build upon my design background, I recently completed an intensive Digital Marketing bootcamp and am now fully immersed in a Software Engineering traineeship. I am proficient in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and I am gaining expertise in back-end development with PHP and SQL. I am excited to merge my creative and technical skills to contribute to innovative projects in the software industry.
Skills
A showcase of the primary languages, frameworks, and tools I work with to build digital experiences.
Front-end
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
jQuery
Bootstrap
Back-end
PHP
MySQL
MariaDB
Tools & Design
Git
GitHub
XAMPP
GA4
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Canva
Curriculum Vitae
This section outlines my journey from a creative design background to a technically skilled software developer, highlighting my relevant education and professional experience.
Summary
Nicki Lockerbie
A creative and detail-oriented developer-in-training, blending over a decade of design experience with a new passion for full-stack software engineering to build intuitive and effective web applications.
Education
Coding Traineeship Full Stack Developer
2024 - Present
IT Career Switch
Currently training in full-stack engineering, covering key technologies including PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, Python, Java, and C#. I have successfully completed the full-stack engineering path on Codecademy and received certification.
Digital Marketing Skills Bootcamp
2023 - 2024
The Lightbulb, London
Graduated with a Level 3 qualification in Marketing Principles. Gained hands-on experience using Google Analytics (GA4) to analyse website traffic and improve brand engagement.
Professional Experience
Freelance Website Developer
2023 - Present
London
- Led the design, development, and implementation of websites for clients including Chelsea Personal Training and Milk Like No Other.
- Collaborated with clients to develop and implement effective SEO strategies.
- Designed and created bespoke visual imagery and branding assets for websites using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Developed engaging content and promotional materials for client social media channels.
Print and Embroidery Studio Assistant
2018 - 2020
Glasgow, UK
- Enhanced and prepared client artwork for high-fidelity embroidery and print production.
- Consulted with customers to translate their branding aims into final products.
- Contributed to a team responsible for creating high-quality photographic content for marketing.
Portfolio
A selection of my recent projects, demonstrating my skills in front-end and full-stack development. Each project was built from the ground up to solve a specific user need.
Contact
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Address
London, United Kingdom