Hello world Hello!!, My Name is

Maria Barrientos

A Full Stack Web Developer & Web Designer

"I am passionate about what I do and always give 100%. When I undertake a project or task, I don’t just complete it, I go the extra mile and I make it better than requested."

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About Me

Hello, I’m a Web Developer specialized in WordPress and Frontend development. I love creating websites that are functional, attractive, and responsive. I’m always looking for new challenges and opportunities to learn and grow professionally. I consider myself an enthusiastic and passionate person about what I do, and I strive to offer quality work and satisfaction to my clients. Besides programming, I have a great interest in web design and I like to keep up with the latest trends and tools. When I am not in front of the computer, I enjoy doing crafts, having a nice walk either in a park or near the sea, and spending time with my loved ones.

My Top Skills

Here are a few technologies I've been working with recently and I use to bring different projects to life.

Web Design

Graphic Design

UX Design

UI Design

Tools & Software

Frontend & Backend Development

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

JQuery

React JS

SASS

PHP

WordPress

Python

Flask

Django

Redux

Bootstrap

Material UI

Woocommerce

Node JS

Elementor

Divi

Gutenberg

Database

MySQL

Mongo DB

Workflow

GIT

GitHub

Webpack

Gulp

Workspace Setup

Command Line

VS Code

MAMP

Local

Other Skills

SEO

CMS

Debugging

Testing

RWD

Deployment

Experience

Freelance Web Developer

11/2024 - Present

Company: Self-employed

Location: Albolote, Spain.

Freelancer works for the Chilean market, where I create websites using WordPress, creating interactive and dynamic web pages, to reach a large audience.
Conceptualization of web designs using software such as Figma or Adobe Photoshop, to create unique and original designs.
Use SEO best practices to increase the client’s web presence, to be among the first browser searches.
Website maintenance and technical support for clients, seeking to deliver the best possible service, ensuring that projects are up-to-date and secure.

Community Manager and Web Developer

05/2024 - 07/2025

Company: Colonias Felinas Albolote

Location: Albolote, Spain

Volunteering for the association, with the mission to help and increase the visualization of this noble cause carried out by Colonia Felina de Albolote, for this purpose I am performing the following activities:

Design and development of an institutional website with WordPress, implementing a custom theme to reflect the unique identity of this organization.
Creation and management of attractive and relevant content for social networks and websites, to increase visibility and community engagement.

Web Manager and Developer

09/2023 - 12/2023

Company: ANDA Cowork

Location: Granada, Spain

Erasmus+ work placement program for 3 months, led by Capacity Ireland, in which I have been doing the following activities:

Implementation and development of new components for the co-working space website, using WordPress and Divi.
Updating and optimizing the website, with the aim of improving the user experience.
Content creation for the social networks and the website.

Freelance Web Developer

07/2022 - 12/2023

Company: Self-employed

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Develop websites especially using WordPress, by utilizing advanced WordPress features such as Custom Post Types, and Advanced Custom Fields.
Conceptualize web designs using software such as Figma or Adobe Photoshop, aiming to create unique designs with their own personality.
Establish user-friendly and interactive websites that guarantee high traffic, increasing user views by up to 50% or more.
Use SEO best practices to increase the client’s web presence, aiming to be among the first browser searches.
Website maintenance and technical support for customers, seeking to deliver the best possible service and ensuring that projects are up-to-date and secure.

Freelance Manual Tester

06/2022 - 09/2023

Company: Testlio

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Working on projects focused on the Irish market. (PayPal, Wayfair)
Flagging bugs and defects and relaying issues to the test lead.

Frontend Developer Training

06/2022 - 07/2022

Company: Brainest

Location: Dublin, Ireland

It was an intensive program about front-end development, with a theoretical and practical approach, whose purpose was to prepare professionals who have all the skills required in today’s labor market.

Worked on business cases based on current or past Brainnest projects.
Participated in peer code reviews on written code.

My Projects

A sample of my personal projects and works that I've done throughout my journey as a Web Developer

El Hogar de Mika

Residencia Los Alerces

Colonias Felinas Albolote

Anda Cowork

El Tokio Restaurant

Fitness Heroes Gym

My Portfolio (Legacy)

Travel Site Agency

Alto’s Game

Weather App

MyPokeApp

Your Argentine Shop

My Veggie Food

Coronavirus Report

Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic

Your Argentine Shop

My Veggie Food

Coronavirus Report

Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic

Weather App

MyPokeApp

Travel Site Agency

Alto’s Game

El Hogar de Mika

Residencia Los Alerces

Colonias Felinas Albolote

Anda Cowork

El Tokio Restaurant

Fitness Heroes Gym

My Portfolio (Legacy)

Certifications

Because the path of learning and perfection never ends, here is a sample of what I have learned during these years.

Diploma in Full Stack Software Development

Cómo Crear una Página web con WordPress y Elementor 2023

Cómo Crear una Tienda Online con WordPress y WooCommerce

WordPress Security – How To Stop Hackers

Bootstrap 5 y SASS – La Guía Práctica – Crea 10 Sitios Web

Desarrollo Profesional de Temas y Plugins de WordPress

Curso de SEO y Posicionamiento web para Desarrolladores web

The Complete App Design Course – UX, UI and Design Thinking

Git a Web Developer Job: Mastering the Modern Workflow

Become a WordPress Developer: Unlocking Power With Code

Formularios PHP con: AJAX, MySQL, reCAPTCHA y Bootstrap 4

React JS desde 0!, Hooks, Redux, Context, Firebase y más!

React JS + Redux + ES6. Completo ¡De 0 a experto! (español)

Responsive Website Development and Design

Testimonials

María José has been essential to the growth of our nursing home. She stands out as a responsible, empathetic, perfectionist, and passionate worker. We are pleased with the creation of our website, which is beautiful and very functional.

Sulley Soto Sánchez

Technical Director of Residencia los Alerces
María José is a committed, friendly, and very professional person. We are grateful for her work and happy for her donation of our website.

Viviana Vázquez

President of Colonias Felinas Albolote
María José has been fundamental in the improvement of our website. I would highlight her creativity and technical skills, creating an attractive and functional site. Very professional, she met the deadlines and transformed our ideas into reality. Thank you, María José, for your work and dedication. We are delighted with the final result and look forward to continuing to collaborate with you.

Victoria Carreras

ANDA Cowork CEO
I’m so happy to have found Maria, She built and designed a beautiful website for our family restaurant a year ago and I couldn’t be happier with her work. She is very easy to work with, professional, and always there when needed.

Omar Reynoso

Tokio's Restaurant Owner

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