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i basically
build
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design
user-centric
responsive interfaces
for innovative
tech startups

Omer Kandemir

Frontend Developer | UI/UX Generalist

I construct modern, responsive, and user-centric interfaces based on my extensive user experience knowledge and research.

State College, Pennsylvania
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I am an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computational Data Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, set to graduate in May 2025. My passion lies in web development, frontend engineering, and UI/UX, with a track record of contributing to innovative projects prioritizing user-centric design. I bring a blend of technical expertise and creative flair to every endeavor, and I am eager to explore opportunities for collaboration in the ever-evolving world of technology and design.

My main focus these days is my work at OfferPilot.ai. I am constantly focusing on our visual design and how we can improve the user experience as much as possible. I dream of building excellent interfaces for innovative tech startups and being on a team, collaborating with brilliant individuals with whom I can share experiences.

MARCH 2023 – PRESENT

Design Director @ OfferPilot.ai

Teamed up with cross-functional professionals to create an innovative AI-driven resume-building application. Leveraged CSS, HTML, React JS, and Styled Components to deliver a cutting-edge user interface that significantly increased the number of conversions. Pioneered a UX design flow that served as the app’s way of helping users construct resumes from scratch by creating a unique input flow and process that allowed users to quickly enter their vital information in a concise and intuitive manner, reducing a lot of friction.

Styled Components
CSS
HTML
React JS
Figma
NOV 2022 – PRESENT

Frontend Team Lead @ PresentAI

Collaborated with a cross-functional team to create an innovative UI for an AI-driven presentation grading application. Utilized a combination of CSS for styling, React JS for dynamic functionality, and Adobe Photoshop to ensure a modern, user-friendly experience. Recognized the need for improved usability and proposed and executed a comprehensive UI overhaul. This involved refining user interactions, optimizing navigation, and incorporating user feedback from Figma prototypes, resulting in a better experience.

Styled Components
CSS
HTML
React JS
Figma
APRIL 2023 – JUNE 2023

Frontend Developer @ SpitFire

Collaborated in delivering an award-winning hackathon project, SpitFire, that achieved 1st place in the Entertainment Track at HackPSU interactive application using CSS, Styled Components, and React JS to create comical rap battles between celebrity figures. Injected a youthful and joyful aesthetic into the UI, aligning with the entertaining nature of SpitFire. Leveraged design elements, color schemes, and layout choices to create an interface that resonated with the target audience, enhancing the overall user experience.

Styled Components
CSS
HTML
React JS
FEB 2023 – PRESENT

Design Director @ Veraplex Solutions LLC

Designed contemporary and user-centric interfaces in Figma to ensure that each design element contributed to an intuitive and visually appealing user flow, complemented by graphic design work in Adobe Photoshop to enhance visual design across diverse applications. Engineered visually captivating and responsive websites for numerous projects, seamlessly integrating CSS, HTML5, and JavaScript with React JS to deliver an exceptional user experience on both desktop and mobile platforms by creating dynamic UI components.

Styled Components
CSS
HTML
React JS
Three JS
Figma
MAY 2023 – AUG 2023

Night Auditor @ Hampton Inn & Suites

Thrived in a dynamic environment that demanded a comprehensive understanding of hospitality practices while serving as a night auditor at Hampton Inn and Suites, effectively managing hotel operations such as check-ins and check-outs and addressing concerns. Improved multitasking skills, enhanced interpersonal skills through consistent customer interactions, and learned how to operate a booking software, OnQ, in a demanding environment for over 100 hours to optimize room allocations, increasing operational efficiency.

OnQ
Hotel Management
Night Audit
Hospitality
OCT 2021 – JAN 2022

Frontend Intern @ Global Resources Consulting

Optimized the official business website by implementing over 20 enhancements to the user interface and experience, resulting in streamlined navigation and superior user satisfaction by representing large chunks of information and data in a presentable manner. Demonstrated understanding of user-centric design principles and current web development practices to deliver a modern webpage.

Web Development
Content Writing
Responsive Design
SEPT 2023

1st place - NittanyAi Challenge

APRIL 2023

1st best project - HackPSU (Entertainment Track)

MARCH 2023

1st place - Lion Tank Startup competition

MARCH 2023

3rd best startup idea - Happy Valley Pitch Competition

MARCH 2023

Audience Choice Award - Inc.U Competition

NOV 2022

2nd best overall project - HackPSU

NOV 2022

2nd place - NittanyAi Pitch Competition

RECEIVED ON NOV 2023

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

RECEIVED ON NOV 2023

Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate