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Hej, I'm Maria. I'm a frontend web developer with a background in design and photography. I enjoy building sites & apps. My focus is React (Next.js).

About me

After graduating with a diploma degree in Communications Design at FH Dortmund and working for 10 years as a documentary & portrait photographer, I decided to pursue my passion for Web Development. I enrolled in a coding bootcamp and learned Frontend and later also Fullstack Web Development to enhance my skills. I like to stay busy and always have a project in the works. Take a look at some of the applications I’ve dedicated my time to.

I'm currently looking for a full-time position as a Frontend or Fullstack Developer in Berlin, Germany. I’m very excited to work as a developer and I’m passionate about beautiful UX/UI and clean code. My favorite part of programming is the solution-focused aspect. I love the feeling of finally figuring out a solution to a problem. My core stack is React and Next.js. I'm also familiar with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, and MongoDB. I am structured, focused and dedicated with empathetic social & communication skills. Also, I’m a strong believer in lifelong learning and love to work with a thriving & supportive team.

When I'm not coding, I love cooking delicious vegan dishes and sweet treats. I enjoy going to the gym, do yoga, meet & chat with my friends and travel the world.

My projects

New in Town.

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Collect all new favorite spots in one app to discover the place you have moved to.

  • MERN
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • MongoDB
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Styled Components

Das Beste des Tages.

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My app helps you to focus on the positive in everyday life and serves as a motivation booster.

  • Next.js
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • Styled Components

Rick & Morty

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Discover the multi-dimensional world of Rick & Morty characters.

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • REST-API
  • CSS
  • Styled Components

My skills

My experience

Graduated bootcamp

Berlin, Germany

I graduated after 5 months of studying fullstack web development full-time at Code Academy Berlin with 840 hrss of everyday coding. I'm open to full-time opportunities.

Nov 2023 - April 2024

Image editor

Cologne, Germany / remote

I worked as a picture editor for Deutsche Welle in the online editorial team for 3 years.

2020 - 2023

Photographer

Cologne, Germany & Middle East

I worked as a portraiture & documentary photographer for NGOs, editorial and corporate clients.

2012 - 2022

Contact me

Please contact me directly at contact@marialitwa.com or through this form.