Embark on a digital journey, with me!

Greetings! I'm Christopher Werkmeister, a dedicated and self-taught web developer residing in the vibrant city of Brisbane, Australia. Enthusiastic about front-end development, I enjoy crafting digital experiences that seamlessly blend creativity with functionality, and I'm on a relentless pursuit to elevate my skills in the ever-evolving landscape of web technologies.

My journey through life has encompassed a diverse array of fields, including visual arts, sales & retail management, warehousing & logistics, hospitality, tourism, construction, engineering, and remote aviation. I'm known for my adaptability and versatility, embodying a creative mindset with a strong aesthetic sense and an unyielding drive for self-improvement. I am passionate about crafting concise and efficient code, approaching challenges with persistence, and constructing visually captivating websites using modern web technologies.

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Oh hello! It's me, Christopher!

Beyond the digital realm, my interests span a range of pursuits, from embracing the great outdoors to nurturing self-growth, exploring herbalism, engaging with technology, fostering arts and design, living sustainably, and tending to my plants.

Technologies

Strong Foundation in:

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Interest in: CSS Frameworks, React, UX/UI Design.

Key Soft Skills

Integrity, accountability, effective communication, critical thinking, project management, unwavering perseverance, adept problem-solving, resourcefulness, meticulous attention to detail, strong teamwork, creativity, adaptable nature, and a commendable work ethic.

Development Experience

Web Developer @ BGW Group (October 2023 to March 2024)

BGW Group is a diversified Australian family owned distribution and supply chain management company with a portfolio of local and international wholesaling businesses.

• In collaboration with the development and marketing team, I was tasked to design / build landing pages and web components using HTML5, CSS3, Sass, Vanilla Javascript, and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Exposure to SAP / Hybris CMS.

The Odin Project (February 2023 to Present)

The Odin Project is a self paced, open source, online curriculum that teaches foundational to advanced topics relating to modern web development.

Scrimba (February 2023 to Present)

Scrimba is an interactive code-learning platform with over a million users from all over the world. They feature highly interactive and engaging courses with a focus on web development. I completed the Learn Javascript course alongside The Odin Project.

Exercism (February 2023 to Present)

Exercism is all about the learning journey, not the destination. They believe the process and enjoyment of learning is more important than absolute factual correctness. I used this resource for Javascript coding challenges.

Frontend Mentor (February 2023 to Present)

Frontend Mentor leans heavily on front end development. The user solves real-world HTML, CSS and JavaScript challenges whilst working to professional designs.

Employment History

For details of my employment history, please find me on Linkedin.