✦ About Me
Designer by passion,
Engineer by training.
From the vibrant coasts of Sri Lanka to the creative tech scene of Canada — building digital experiences that are both beautiful and built to last.
✦ My Story
A little bit about who I am.
🇱🇰 Originally from Sri Lanka
I'm Fathima Nazrin — a UI/UX Designer and WordPress Developer now based in Canada. My journey started on the island of Sri Lanka, where a curiosity for technology and a love for creative problem-solving led me into the world of digital design.
What makes me a little different is the combination of both worlds — I have a strong engineering foundation that informs how I think about structure, logic, and systems, paired with a genuine passion for the visual and human side of design. I don't just make things look good; I make sure they work well too.
Whether I'm crafting a mobile app prototype in Figma, building out a WordPress site, or designing a brand identity — I bring the same care, curiosity, and attention to detail to everything I do.
Based in
🇨🇦 Canada
Status
✦ Open to Work
✦ Experience
Where I've applied my craft.
Real-world experience across freelancing, agency work, and in-house software development — spanning 8+ years.
FORMER ROLE
Software Programmer
Black Creek Industries Ltd — Campbell River, BC, Canada
May 2025 – June 2026
- Analyzed business and system requirements to design and implement software solutions that supported construction operations, project management, and business processes.
- Designed user interfaces, wireframes, prototypes, and application workflows for web and mobile applications, focusing on usability, functionality, and user experience.
- Designed, developed, tested, and maintained custom software applications, web-based systems, and business solutions to improve operational efficiency and communication between office and field teams.
- Developed and maintained responsive websites using WordPress, Wix, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, ensuring performance, accessibility, and security.
- Developed mobile applications using FlutterFlow and Firebase, including user authentication, database integration, cloud storage, API integration, and deployment.
- Developed and maintained databases, reports, queries, and SharePoint-based solutions to support business intelligence, document management, collaboration, and operational reporting.
- Conducted software testing, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to ensure reliable and user-friendly applications.reated branding assets, marketing materials, business cards, flyers, promotional content, and digital graphics to support corporate communications and business development initiatives.
- Prepared technical documentation, user guides, system specifications, process flows, and training materials to support end users and business operations.
- Collaborated with project managers, field supervisors, administrative staff, and stakeholders to gather requirements, develop solutions, and provide ongoing technical support.
Freelance
Freelance Web Developer & Project Manager
Upwork — Remote / International
Sep 2017 – Nov 2025
- Developed and maintained responsive websites using WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and modern web technologies, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cross-device compatibility.
- Designed and implemented custom website features, e-commerce functionality, payment gateway integrations, and user-focused digital experiences.
- Applied UI/UX design principles to create wireframes, prototypes, and intuitive website interfaces that improved usability, accessibility, and customer engagement.
- Planned and executed SEO strategies, including keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, and content optimization to improve search visibility and website traffic.
- Created high-quality website content, blogs, articles, landing pages, and marketing copy aligned with business objectives and target audiences.
- Designed marketing materials, social media graphics, promotional content, advertisements, and branding assets using Canva and other design tools.
- Managed digital marketing and social media campaigns, including content planning, scheduling, audience engagement, and performance analysis to support lead generation and brand awareness.
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to deliver customized web development, content writing, branding, and digital marketing solutions while supporting project coordination and team activities.
FORMER ROLE
Web Developer & Digital Marketing
NR Creativo — Kandy, Sri Lanka
Oct 2019 – Sep 2023
- Advanced in building ecommerce website using WordPress ensuring for efficient web performance and enhanced security.
- Developing website from scratch using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap and many other latest technologies.
- Integrating payment gateway using the secured technologies.
- Working with the latest trends of the UI/UX designs.
- Creating social media posts and blogs to attract the target users for company
- Collaborating with clients and stakeholders to understand business objectives and deliver effective web and marketing solutions.
- Maintaining website content, product listings, and digital assets while ensuring brand consistency across all online channels.
- Conducting SEO optimization, keyword research, and content marketing initiatives to improve search engine rankings and online visibility.
✦ Education
Trained to think in systems & design.
A rare mix of formal design training and software engineering depth — giving me both the creative vision and technical understanding to build complete digital products.
Currently Reading
MSc Software Engineering
Staffordshire University, UK
Deepening expertise in software architecture, advanced system design, and engineering management.
Oct 2025 – Jan 2027 · In Progress
Undergraduate
BSc (Hons) Computer Software Engineering
Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales · Jun 2021 – May 2022
Built a strong foundation in software development, systems thinking, algorithms, and project management.
🥇 First Class Honours📝 Dissertation: ML & Deep Learning for Breast Cancer Prediction
Postgraduate Diploma
PGD Digital Design & Development
North Island College, British Columbia, Canada · Sep 2023 – Sep 2025
Specialised stream in web design, UI/UX, digital media, and front-end development — the foundation of my design practice.
GPA 4.16 / 4.33🏆 Dean's Honor Award 2024🏆 Dean's Honor Award 2025
Foundation
Higher National Diploma — Computer Software Engineering
Pearson Online Academy UK Global · Feb 2018 – Mar 2020
A rigorous foundation in software engineering principles, programming, and computing fundamentals through Pearson's globally recognised framework.
🌟 Distinction🏆 Academic Excellence — BCAS Colors Award 2019
✦ What I Do
Skills & tools I work with.
From research and wireframing to final builds — I cover the full product design cycle.
Design
Development
Strategy & Marketing
Soft Skills
✦ At a Glance
A few things worth knowing.
8+
Years designing &
building digital products
building digital products
2
Countries I've lived,
studied & worked in
studied & worked in
3
Academic qualifications
spanning design & engineering
spanning design & engineering
30+
Projects completed for
real clients & businesses
real clients & businesses
5
Languages spoken
fluently
fluently
∞
Coffee-fuelled
design sessions
design sessions
✦ Let's Work Together
Ready to build something great?
Whether you need a UI/UX designer, a WordPress developer, or someone who can do both — I'd love to hear about your project.