About Me
Hi, my name is Tara, I am a German software developer and UX/UI designer based near Dortmund with a strong
focus on modern web applications
I work primarily with Angular and Java-based backends and enjoy creating interfaces that feel intuitive,
accessible and visually refined
Alongside my professional work, I deepen my skills in game development, functional programming and UX research to design solutions that are both technically robust and user-centered.
I focus on building software that is both functional and beautiful, with a strong emphasis on user experience.
Work Experience
Fullstack Developer and UI/UX Designer
At Opta Data, I develop and maintain the care software od:care with Angular, including component architectures, state management and integration with existing systems. My role combines frontend engineering with UX considerations, from prototyping and wireframing to implementing responsive, accessible interfaces in close collaboration with designers and stakeholders
Full Stack Developer
As a fullstack developer at Sophos, I worked on the Sophos Mobile MDM solution for on‑premise and cloud environments, focusing on Java EE, JSF and database integration. I implemented new features end‑to‑end, optimized performance and collaborated with cross‑functional teams to ensure secure, reliable and maintainable solutions
During my apprenticeship as a Fachinformatikerin für Anwendungsentwicklung, I built a solid foundation in Java EE, web technologies and software engineering best practices. I learned to work with enterprise frameworks, databases and agile workflows, which still shape my approach to clean architecture and maintainable code today
Skills
Angular
Angular, Java EE, JSF, Firebase, REST APIs, MariaDB/MySQL, DevOps fundamentals.
UX/UI & Design
Figma, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, user personas, surveys and interviews.
Spring Boot
Neovim/Lua, game development with Godot and Rust, music production, and continuous self‑study in modern frontend and functional programming (Elixir/Phoenix).
Projects
E-Commerce Platform
A modern e-commerce solution with real-time inventory management and payment integration.
Task Management App
A collaborative task management tool with real-time updates and team workspace features.