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Riandre van der Voorden

@riandre

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Innovative front-end engineer with a strong background in web development.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster creativity and innovation, where I can contribute to impactful projects and grow my skills in a collaborative environment.

I am an innovative front-end engineer with a robust background in web development and UI/UX design. My experience spans wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and creating systems that enhance user experiences. I am proficient in modern front-end frameworks such as Next.js and Typescript, and I excel in remote collaboration using tools like Figma and Slack.

As a freelance developer and designer, I have successfully designed and built custom UI solutions that significantly improve engagement and performance for my clients. My recent role as a Front-end Web Engineer involved creating a user-friendly Next.js website that increased traffic by 30% through modern SEO practices. I am passionate about developing responsive web applications that prioritize user experience and accessibility.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Developer & Designer

Current

Upwork

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Designed and built custom UI solutions for clients on Upwork, enhancing engagement and performance. Developed responsive web apps using Next.js and Astro, focusing on accessibility and user experience.

Next.js Astro Figma JavaScript HTML CSS Git RESTful APIs Webpack

Current

Software Developer

Current

Orion

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Built open-source church presentation software using Tauri and React, ensuring accessibility and usability across devices. Improved performance by reducing memory usage and startup time.

Tauri Rust React Git JavaScript Accessibility Software Development Cross Platform Development

Full-Stack Developer

Convertly

Dec 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 month)

Developed a full-stack file conversion web app using Next.js and Tailwind CSS, supporting multiple formats. Improved user processing efficiency and tracked data for all processed files.

Next.js Tailwind Git RESTful APIs JavaScript HTML CSS SQL Vercel

Front-end Web Engineer

JB Decorative Concrete

Sep 2023 - Nov 2023 (2 months)

Created a user-friendly Next.js website with modern SEO practices, resulting in a 30% traffic increase. Conducted UX research to enhance usability and developed reusable marketing visuals for brand consistency.

Next.js SEO UX Research JavaScript HTML CSS Git Webpack Figma Material UI

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CTU Training Solutions

National Certificate, Information Technology & Systems Development

2023 - 2024

Grade: 3.74

Completed a National Certificate in Information Technology & Systems Development, focusing on essential IT skills and systems development methodologies.