Design Developer

Name: Vindya G. Gunaratna

Email: ********@*****.***

Mobile: +1-818-***-****

Address: #***** ****** ******* ****.

Apt. T, Charlotte, NC 28277 1467

Graphic Portfolio:

www.linkedin.com/in/vindya-gunaratna1977

Summary:

•Strong and creative UI/UX Designer/Front-end Developer with over 15 years of professional IT experiences in Designing and Developing Front-end Web and Web Application using Web Technologies and Creative Design

•I did my Advanced Diploma in Multimedia and Web Designing

•Worked on creating and optimizing graphic prototype websites and applications interfaces using HTML, bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3 for designing and development purposes, and writing triggers to validate users' input and work on building Interactive and responsive web applications.

•Experience in interacting with clients/users in gathering the user requirements.

•Experienced in developing front-end applications using jQuery, Responsive design and MVC frameworks

•Used Bootstrap framework and media queries for developing customizable and Responsive Web Design for compatibility with different platforms and screen sizes.

•Developed Web Applications using web APIs’

•Experienced in version control tools TFS and SVN

•Expertise in Desktop UI Designing and have experience Designing Mobile Interface and icons (Android and IOS)

•Expertise in debugging and troubleshooting existing code using Firebug and Developer Tools.

•Strong experience with Cross Browser Compatibility issues and Optimization for web, including CSS Sprites and best practices.

•Hands-on experience with all stages of a User-Centered Design process from user research, Conceptualizing, Interaction design, Wire framing, Web, Graphic, Creative design, and Visual design, prototyping, responsive website design and front-end development.

•Experience in designing UI patterns and UI application with the help of Adobe products like Adobe Photoshop CSS3, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Sketch Strong experience in wireframe prototype tools (Balsamiq)

•Involved in Design, Development of User Interfaces for Various Internet/Intranet web-based applications, generated prototypes using prototype tools for responsive and non-responsive websites to support all the devices (Desktop to mobile).

•Graphic design experience in Adobe Photoshop CC, Fireworks, Flash, Dream Weaver CC and Adobe illustrator CC

•Collaborate with leadership team, product management and learning design leads to define and implement innovative solutions for product direction, visuals and experience. Responsible for overall UX solutions and ensures usability is delivered within project

•Experience with the ability to convey concepts/requirements between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

•Strong communication, problem-solving, and planning skills, with ability to work independently or in a team environment.

•Ability to quickly adapt to new environments and learn modern technologies

Technical Skills:

Operating System:

Windows, IOS

Protocols:

FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, POP3, SMTP

Skills:

UI/UX Design, Prototyping and Wireframes, Editing, Front End Web/Application Developing, Graphic Presentation, Image Editing and Retouching, User Interface Design, Digital Painting and Illustration and Print media.

Web Technologies:

HTML4/5, CSS2/3

Version control systems

SVN, TFS

Client-Side Technologies

HTML5, CSS3, XHTML, XML, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, Angular

Server-Side Experience

ASP.net (Visual Studio 2005/2008/2010/2015)/MVC

Other

Telerik, DevExpress

Content Management Systems:

SoloDev, Dot CMS.

Tools:

Adobe Photoshop CC, Sketch3, Adobe Illustrator CC, Prototyping with Balsamiq, After Effects, Adobe InDesign CC,

Professional Experience

Role: UI/UX Designer/ Front End Developer

Client: Department of City Planning - City of LA (Contractor)

Sep 2013 – May 2018

Responsibilities:

•Involved in Designing and Developing Front end user interface using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Web API, Photoshop CC Illustrator CC.

•Involved in framework discussions to select the best suitable JavaScript library (Angular.js). Designing icons, graphic design elements; Design style used guides and elements for mobile apps/ interfaces for websites

•Developing web sites with ADA Compliance (Americans with Disabilities Act)

•Communicates UI/UX design solutions to stakeholders via prototypes, detailed specifications and other communication documents as appropriate

•Collaborated with developers to ensure that visual design mockups are created with strong consideration towards usability, consistency and tailored success metrics

•Work with clients and Senior User Experience Designers to understand their branding strategies and development goals in order to define visual design strategy, layout, and features to design and develop web sites/applications.

•Preparing low-fidelity wireframes which focus on rapid design conversations and functionality

•Designing built-in user interface components and icons, plus a whole lot of community-generated components.

•Generate click-through prototypes for demos & usability testing

•Re-designing/ developing the intranet/internet website to improve user experience and add new functionality using.

•Developed fast loading images using CSS3 and Adobe Photoshop CC.

•Developed CSS styles and guidelines to maintain the uniformity of all the screens throughout the application and positioning of screen objects.

•Developed page layouts, navigation, animation buttons and icons.

•Applied industry best practices and standards when project requirements are lagging.

•Designed CSS based page layouts that are cross-browser compatible and standards-compliant.

•Performing the different modules like login, search and download with tracking.

Graphic Design:

•Design banner ads, Web ads, Photo manipulation, Video presentations for project proposals and preparing communication material according to the various client requirements

Design Tools: Visual Studio 2012/2015, Dreamweaver CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, balsamiq, HTML5, CSS3

UI/UX Designer

AMA Waterways. Los Angles California June 2012 – Sep 2013

Responsibilities:

•Designed, Develop and maintain Agent web portal and web applications that meet business and user goals through a positive user experience.

•Understand and worked with stakeholders to reach the specific business targets behind the user-system interaction and Provide UI/UX designs

•Develop HTML prototypes and UI deliverables, such as wireframes, storyboards, flowcharts, screen mock-ups, and interface design specifications.

•Assist with walk-through and usability testing. Update UI per changing needs and requirements.

•Worked with the issues like browser supports for different resolutions for the intranet sites.

•Participated day-to-day meeting, status meeting, strong reporting and effective communication with travel agents and developers.

Environment: Adobe CC, Prototype tools, Visual Studio, HTML5, CSS3, TFS

Sr. Web/User Interface Designer (Team Lead)

CREO 360 - (Canada & Colombo Sri Lanka) Nov 2006 – June2012

Responsibilities:

•Design mockups and design prototypes for websites; Design icons, graphic design elements; Design style guides and elements for mobile apps/ interfaces

•Completely responsible for the UI design & enhancements. Involved in implementing the preliminary UI layouts and the style guide.

•Work with clients and Developers to understand their branding strategies and design goals in order to define visual design strategy, layout, and features to design their web sites/applications

•Understand the clients’ graphic design work requirements and deliver designs to the clients within deadline; Receive feedback and rating for the work

•Implemented a common styling with the help of CSS across entire application that controls color, layout, width, height, font size, images size and accomplished other graphic related features.

•Used Adobe Suite tools for Design and application development

•Extensively worked on designing web pages using HTML and CSS.

•Implemented User Friendly UI design with HTML, CSS and JavaScript for client-side validation and form submission functions and ASP.Net for server-side scripting for web development

•Design brochures, posters, illustrations for solutions marketing, presentations for project proposals and preparing communication material according to the client requirements.

Design Tools: Adobe IllustratorCS3, PhotoshopCS3, HTML, CSS, Visual Studio. DreamWeaverCS3, prototype tools

User Interface Engineer

RAMEDIAN (Sri Lanka -UK) December 2005 - October 2006

Responsibilities:

•Helped create interactive prototypes and UI specifications, including screen layouts, color palettes, typography, and user-interface elements.

•Designed Flash elements for website and presentations.

•Responsible for translating designs and concepts into highly usable and engaging web applications using a variety of technologies

•Converted business requirements into technical requirements in preparation of High level design document and Functional specifications

•Designed/modified Images/Banners as per the client requirement using Adobe Create Suite CS5.

Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Visual Studio, Dreamweaver, HTML, JS, CSS

Web Developer

CopyLine(Sri Lanka) July 2004- November 2005

Responsibilities:

•Helped create interactive prototypes and UI specifications, including screen layouts, color palettes, typography, and user-interface elements.

•Worked on storyboard and prototypes for numerous static and dynamic web applications.

•Designed Flash elements for website and presentations.

•Responsible for translating designs and concepts into highly usable and engaging web applications using a variety of technologies

•Converted business requirements into technical requirements in preparation of High level design document and Functional specifications

•Designed/modified Images/Banners as per the client requirement using Adobe Create Suite CS5.

Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Visual Studio, Dreamweaver, HTML, JS, CSS

Jr. Web Developer

UBizPort(Sri Lanka) November 2001 – June 2004

Responsibilities:

•Responsible for the UI design & enhancements. Involved in implementing the preliminary UI layouts and the style guide. Involved in the process of UI/back-end integration.

Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Visual Studio, Dreamweaver, HTML, JS, CSS

professional references

Department of City Planning – City of Los Angeles California

200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2601

Director of Systems: James Van Gerpen

Phone: 213-***-****

Department of City Planning – City of Los Angeles California

Supervisor’s Name: David Terukina

Title: Sr. Systems Analyst II

Contact Details:

Phone: 213-***-****

Email: *****.********@******.***

Microsoft - 8055 Microsoft Way, Charlotte, 28273

Name: Thushantha De Alwis

Title: Escalation Engineer

Contact Details:

Phone: 704-***-****

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