Introduction
Front-End/Full-Stack Web Developer
I develop for clients of all sizes, specializing in stylish, modern websites, web services, intranets, and CMS'.
About Me
Biography
I'm a Full-Stack Web Developer that is specialized in the Front-End with over 4 years of experience. I was born in Dubai, grew up in the Gulf (Oman, Qatar), then moved to Florida where I learned how to code. Currently living in Chicago, IL. I code and create web elements for amazing companies. I love working with new people and learning from them, while also having the oppurtunity to teach them.
| Name | Sakina Shivji |
|---|---|
| Birthday | July, 1998 |
| Age | 23 |
| Address | Chicago, IL |
| Phone | (407) 989 2379 |
| shivjisakina@gmail.com | |
| sakinashivji | |
| GitHub | shivjisakina |
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Rightpoint Consulting
( March 2020 — Current )Developer 1 -> Developer 2
Promoted in less than 8 months to Developer 2 based on impact made as a UI Developer with a high-profile client
Took on new challenges and learned front-end technologies (i.e., Angular/React) based on ever-changing project needs
Helped in various aspects of projects (i.e backend, QA) that were outside of assigned role to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
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Perficient Inc.
( September 2018 — March 2020 )Technical Consultant
Promoted from Associate to Technical Consultant based on IBM work for large retailers, financial service firms, electrical companies, and being able to run on-site training sessions for clients.
Transitioned to the Adobe BU to assist with the increasing demand for front end AEM development work using HTL.
Built front end components using HTML, CSS/SASS, and JavaScript which was manipulated for use in AEM.
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Perficient Inc.
( September 2017 — September 2018 )Associate Technical Consultant
Part of the IBM Commerce group focused on delivering IBM solutions to various clients built in CoreMedia, Node.js, and Java.
Customizing front end using Apache Freemarker Templating, SASS, and JS.
Developing Node.js applications using various NPM packages to help clients manage trade shows and catalogs.
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Trilogy Education (Now 2U)
( August 2017 — January 2019 )Full Stack Web Development Tutor
Tutoring students from UCF, UCLA, UT (Austin), and more colleges around the US through their Full Stack Web Development boot camp
Technologies include: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Node.js, Express.js, React.js, MySQL, MongoDB, and Handlebars
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Develop Robots LLC
( January 2012 — January 2016 )Social Media Manager & Content Writer
Implemented SEO techniques for our tourism, real estate, and entertainment clients.
Wrote content for blogs, Twitter, and Instagram containing keywords to bring further traffic and raise Google rankings.
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College of Dupage
( March 2020 — 2023 )Associates of Science in Computer Science
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IBM
( April 2018 )CoreMedia Certified FrontEnd Developer
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University of Central Florida
( August 2017 )Full Stack Web Development (Certificate)
Attended a Full Time Full Stack Bootcamp to learn browser-based technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, server-side development technologies including Express, MERN stack, and Security/Session Storage, databases such as MySQL and MongoDB, and deployment methods on Git and Heroku.
A creative developer with a love for well-written code and constant learning oppurtunities.
“Sakina Shivji is an amazing person to work with. She is very solution oriented with exceptional problem solving skills. Sakina’s deeper understanding of the technical nuances always helped us during the tough time of our project. Sakina is always ready to take up new challenges and to prove her mettle.”
Abdullah Rahman
Studied Together
“Sakina was a model student at The UCF Coding Bootcamp. She was self reliant, self motivated, and went above and beyond her classmates in her studies. Sakina was a great team player in group setting and provided support to struggling students around her. I have full faith that Sakina would be an amazing addition to any organization who is in need of a Web Developer.”
Joshua Poffenberger
Teacher @ UCF
“I had the pleasure of working with Sakina as her manager at Trilogy Education Services when she was on the Central Support Tutor Team. I found her to be highly motivated and effective in helping our students and a pleasure to have on the team. She is always welcome back on our tutor team in the future.”
Greg Gallant
Manager @ 2U
“Sakina Shivji is an amazing person to work with. She is very solution oriented with exceptional problem solving skills. Sakina’s deeper understanding of the technical nuances always helped us during the tough time of our project. Sakina is always ready to take up new challenges and to prove her mettle.”
Abdullah Rahman
Studied Together
“Sakina was a model student at The UCF Coding Bootcamp. She was self reliant, self motivated, and went above and beyond her classmates in her studies. Sakina was a great team player in group setting and provided support to struggling students around her. I have full faith that Sakina would be an amazing addition to any organization who is in need of a Web Developer.”
Joshua Poffenberger
Teacher @ UCF
“I had the pleasure of working with Sakina as her manager at Trilogy Education Services when she was on the Central Support Tutor Team. I found her to be highly motivated and effective in helping our students and a pleasure to have on the team. She is always welcome back on our tutor team in the future.”
Greg Gallant
Manager @ 2U
“Sakina Shivji is an amazing person to work with. She is very solution oriented with exceptional problem solving skills. Sakina’s deeper understanding of the technical nuances always helped us during the tough time of our project. Sakina is always ready to take up new challenges and to prove her mettle.”
