Profile
Passionate and experienced graphic designer/web developer with skills in a variety of design fields. Always pushing to create the most effective visual communication possible for any given project.
Experience
Frontend Web Developer, XM, Nicosia
May 2021–Present
May 2021–Present
- Led the front-end redesign of the "Bridge" internal application using React, enhancing usability for overseeing millions of trades.
- Implemented advanced state management and functional programming in React, resulting in significant performance improvements.
- Utilized Node.js and Express to re-engineer a PHP application, improving front-end experience and security with OAuth2.
- Integrated libraries such as AgGrid, ChartJs, and TailwindCSS to develop a responsive and customizable interface.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to design and implement new application features, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Implemented advanced state management and functional programming in React, resulting in significant performance improvements.
- Utilized Node.js and Express to re-engineer a PHP application, improving front-end experience and security with OAuth2.
- Integrated libraries such as AgGrid, ChartJs, and TailwindCSS to develop a responsive and customizable interface.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to design and implement new application features, improving overall operational efficiency.
Graphic Design Apprenticeship, Ingenno, Berlin
2020–2021
2020–2021
- Designed user interfaces for forecasting applications and promotional material for international clients.
- Developed effective communication skills and deep understanding of design principles.
- Developed effective communication skills and deep understanding of design principles.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Web Developer, Nicosia
2012–2020
2012–2020
- Managed over 50 client projects, delivering a range of websites and materials for diverse fields.
- Led projects as the visionary, designer, and web developer, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Led projects as the visionary, designer, and web developer, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
Graphic Designer/Intern, Gadgetoniacs, Nicosia
2011–2012
2011–2012
- Led the design initiative for new brand identity and signage for a tech sales company
Education
University of Nicosia, Nicosia
2016–2020
2016–2020
Bachelor of Graphic Communication
Honors: summa cum laude (GPA: 3.97/4.00)
Honors: summa cum laude (GPA: 3.97/4.00)
American Academy Nicosia, Nicosia
2015
2015
High School Degree
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Aided the school with graphic design projects during education.
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Aided the school with graphic design projects during education.
Skills
Expert in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe XD, Adobe Animate, HTML/CSS/PHP/jQuery—front-end and back-end development, Brand Design, Interface Design, Marketing Material Design and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficient in wide manner of IT Requirements such as PC Building, Network Management, PC Repair and PC Setup.
Languages
Native in English and Greek
Elementary in Bulgarian and German
Elementary in Bulgarian and German
Conference Presentations
From Professional to Student: A Retrospective Commentary on Education, Conference: 10′ Design Talk, Nicosia, 2019.
Conferences Attended
International Conference on Typography & Visual Communication (ICTVC) 7, Patras, 2019
International Conference on Typography & Visual Communication (ICTVC) 8, Thessaloniki, 2022
Awards Received
Valuable Entry – GROHE Design Series Student Competition 2018
One Love One Community Poster – Mall of Engomi Poster Competition 2018
Study in Cyprus Poster – Ministry of Education Poster Competition 2017