Who am I?
Personal Details
- Name: Alin Nistoran
- Date of birth: 24 September 1983
- Nationality: Romanian, British
- Address: str. Sinaia, nr. 2B, sc.3, ap.6
Timisoara, Timis, 300014, Romania - Phone: 0040 731 044 600 - RO
- Phone: 0044 7404 407 499 - UK
- Email: alin.nistoran@smartgraphix.co.uk
Self-image on my digital self:
Experienced web developer, adept in all stages of front-end development. Knowledgeable in user interface, development and debugging process. Bringing forth expertise in design, installation and maintenance of websites and web systems. Equipped with a divers and promising skillset in an assortment of technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, CMS platforms, Ecommerce platforms, PHP, XHR (AJAX, JSON, XML), libraries and frameworks (jQuery, Bootstrap), database installation, manipulation and maintenance (MySQL, phpMyAdmin). Able to efficiently self-manage during independent projects, as well as collaborate as part of a team.
Residual self-image on my digital self
Skills & Knowledge
Design
Stack
Language Skills
Adept
Novice
Knowledge
- CMS Platforms
- Ecommerce Platform
- Web Usability
- GTM/GA, HotJar, Matomo
- UX/UI
- Grid & Layout
- Color theory knowledge
- Photo manipulation skills
- Good sense of typography
- Video editing
- Install and configure
- OS: Linux (Ubuntu), Mac, Windows
Hobbies & Interests
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Movies
Movies -
Technology
Technology -
Music
Music -
Photography
Photography -
Travel
Travel -
History
History -
Sports
Sports
My Professional Background
Work Experience
Software stack:
UX/UI: Figma, Sketch
Software stack:
Graphic design: Photoshop
Vector graphics: Adobe Illustrator
Motion graphics: After Effects, Premiere Pro
UX/UI: Adobe XD, Figma
2011 December - Present
Smart Graphix
Front-End Web Development | UX/UI Design
Job Description
I am currently working on a range of projects, responsible with: functional, responsive and design appealing websites and web systems. Other duties include interacting with business owners, managers, marketers and different services suppliers.
Day to day (and lots of times night) activities:
- Participating in discussions with clients to clarify business requirements.
- Designing websites and web systems all the way from prototype to final product.
- Developing websites and web systems that have a consistent look and feel throughout all web environments on all different platforms used by the client.
- Creating graphic design items: logos, banners and artworks for websites and web systems.
- Creating motion graphic items: presentation videos for brands, products and services.
- Developing and maintaining the front-end functionality of websites and web systems.
- Occasionally developing and maintaining the back-end functionality of websites and web systems.
- Simultaneously managing several databases and web systems.
- Identifying and correcting software deficiencies and web development issues.
- Optimizing front-end performance.
- Devising SEO strategies based around specific keywords, platforms and targets.
- Providing technical support to end users.
Stack, live instances and key achievements:
HTML, CSS, JavaScript (libraries and frameworks: jQuery, Bootstrap):
https://smartecsolutions.co.uk/ - brochure presentation websites
https://edentreecatering.com/ - brochure presentation websites
PHP, HTML, CSS, minified CSS, JavaScript, JSON, XHR, (libraries and frameworks: jQuery, Bootstrap), database (MySQL, phpMyAdmin):
https://hostguru.co.uk/ - Ecommerce solution that offers Domain Names, Web Hosting, Website Builders, Website Security, Online Marketing Tools and Social Media Automation Tools
Magento, PHP, HTML, CSS, minified CSS, JavaScript, AJAX (libraries and frameworks: jQuery, Bootstrap), database (MySQL, phpMyAdmin):
https://stickerspro.co.uk/ - Magento developed and maintained ecommerce B2B solution for the signage industry
Ecommerce platforms Magento and Shopify (libraries and frameworks: jQuery, Bootstrap):
https://storewf.com/ - Magento developed fashion ecommerce and later mowed on Shopify platform
https://www.kuul.co.uk/ - Magento developed and maintained ecommerce solution that offers cutting-edge gadgets, technology, audio and visual products
CMS platforms WordPress and Joomla (libraries and frameworks: jQuery, Bootstrap), database (MySQL, phpMyAdmin):
http://redstonecapital.co.uk/ - WordPress brochure presentation website with added functionalities for enhanced listings capabilities and WordPress blog
http://blog.remax.co.uk/ - WordPress blog integration on customers custom made platform maintaining the same look and feel throughout all web properties
Other CMS platforms:
http://www.hpmdevelopments.com/ - brochure presentation websites build in MotoCMS – a Flash based CMS
http://thelivingroomlondon.com/ - brochure presentation websites build in MotoCMS – a Flash based CMS
Python:
https://hostguru.co.uk/automation.html - Social media automation scripts to replace myself in doing the boring stuff. The scripts are built for acquiring quality, organic followers on Instagram and Twitter with the ultimate goal to build targeted audience, brand exposure and boost social traffic
Software stack:
Graphic design: Photoshop, InDesign
Vector graphics: Corel DRAW, Adobe Illustrator
Motion graphics: After Effects, Premiere Pro
UX/UI: Adobe XD, InDesign
Photo manipulation: Photoshop, Lightroom
2016 April - 2018 January
Becontree Signs and Design Company
Graphic Design | Visual Design | Motion Graphics
Job Description
Responsible with working on a range of projects: functional and design appealing graphics and graphic design artworks for different end purposes from multimedia, marketing to print/cut design. Other duties include working closely with clients to create vision, designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Coordinate with other designers, managers and owners to meet all project requirements.
Day to day activities:
- Participating in discussions with clients to clarify business requirements.
- Designing graphic design artworks all the way from prototype to final product.
- Creating graphic design items: from logos to print/cut designs.
- Creating motion graphic items: presentation videos for brands, products and services.
- Managing all operational, strategic, financial, quote/bid and administrative functions.
Software stack:
Graphic design: Photoshop, InDesign
Vector graphics: Corel DRAW, Adobe Illustrator
Motion graphics: After Effects, Premiere Pro
Photo manipulation: Photoshop, Lightroom
Job Description
Main responsibility was to maintain and develop the company IT platform.
Day to day activities:
- Participating in discussions with owners and managers to clarify business requirements.
- Designing websites and web systems all the way from prototype to final product.
- Developing websites and web systems that have a consistent look and feel throughout all web properties on all different platforms used by RE/MAX London.
- Designing graphic design artworks all the way from prototype to final product (leaflets, brochures, print designs).
- Creating motion graphic items: presentation videos for listings and services.
- Manage relationships with different IT services providers around the world.
- Create, maintain and scale the network infrastructure for London offices and for the Head Office.
Stack, live instances and key achievements:
ASPX, PHP, HTML, CSS, minified CSS, JavaScript, JSON, (libraries and frameworks: Bootstrap):
https://www.remax.co.uk/ - lead role in RE/MAX London region for upgrading the company web system from on old, custom made solution build in ASPX to a modern one that allows the use of modern frameworks like Bootstrap and PHP for the back-end
http://remaxlondonacademy.co.uk/ - Joomla website that provides industry specific training and education
SEO strategy:
https://www.remax.co.uk/ - boost company presence on search engines with over 40% growth by managing the backlinking policies, social media strategy and by massively increasing the amount of online content.
Software stack:
Graphic design: Photoshop, InDesign
Vector graphics: Corel DRAW, Adobe Illustrator
Motion graphics: After Effects, Premiere Pro
Photo manipulation: Photoshop, Lightroom
2011 December - 2013 February
Becontree Signs and Design Company
Graphic Design | Web Design
Job Description
My first novice position in London as a graphic designer and web developer. I was responsible for a mixture of tasks and projects from the above-mentioned positions in Becontree Signs and Smart Graphix.
Stack, live instances and key achievements:
CMS platforms Joomla, database (MySQL, phpMyAdmin):
http://www.dancodrivingschool.co.uk/ - brochure presentation websites
http://www.hollmertz-enterprises.co.uk/ - brochure presentation websites
SEO strategy: boost different small to medium sized companies presence on search engines by managing the backlinking policies, social media strategy and by increasing the amount of their online content.
Software stack:
Graphic design: Photoshop, InDesign
Vector graphics: Corel DRAW, Adobe Illustrator
Photo manipulation: Photoshop, Lightroom
2007 December - 2011 October
Smart-Design
Graphic Design
Job Description
My very first position as a novice graphic designer with aspirations for a web developer. I was responsible with my first print projects using Corel DRAW and later Photoshop. Have also build my first web projects using Macromedia Flash and SWiSH Max.
Stack, live instances and key achievements:
Software stack:
Graphic design: Photoshop, InDesign
Vector graphics: Corel DRAW, Adobe Illustrator
Photo manipulation: Photoshop, Lightroom
http://respicom.ro/ - brochure presentation websites built in SWiSH Max
2005 August - 2007 October
Bilancia Exim
Sales Representative B2B
Job Description
My first paid job ever. It started as a fill-out job to run away from uni and slowly drew me in. Main responsibility was to promote and sell professional food equipment for the largest trader on the market, to create and develop client portfolio and maintain customer relationships. The area which I had to cover represented roughly 30% of Romania. Later, I was also asked to participate in the development and maintenance of the invoicing platform the company used which was a complex Delphi application.
My Education
Education
2006 October - 2009 July
West University of Timisoara
Economic Informatics - IT specialist in the field of economics
Contact
Get in touch
My Address
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str. Sinaia, nr. 2B, sc.3, ap.6
Timisoara, Timis, 300014, Romania -
0731 044 600 - RO
0740 440 74 99 - UK - alin.nistoran@smartgraphix.co.uk