Kierath Dhugga
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About
Full Stack Developer
I’m Kierath, a Junior Full-Stack Developer who enjoys building clean, user-friendly applications and
learning through real projects. I’m particularly interested in front-end development for the creativity it
offers, while also enjoying the problem-solving involved in back-end work.
I’m currently completing a Full-Stack Developer traineeship with IT Career Switch, where I’ve been
building full-stack applications using JavaScript, PHP and MySQL.
Previously I worked as a Game Engine Specialist at Fire Without Smoke, managing complex game builds and
solving technical issues across projects using Unity and Unreal Engine. This experience strengthened my
problem-solving skills and ability to work across technical teams.
I’m always looking to improve my skills and build projects that are both efficient and intuitive to use.
- City: Walsall, UK
Skills
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
PHP
MySQL
Bootstrap
jQuery
Git
GitHub
C#
React
Node.js
Perforce
Figma
Curriculum Vitae
Download my CVProfessional Experience
Full Stack Development Coding Traineeship
2025 - 2026
IT Career Switch
- Developed full-stack portfolio projects including a location-based Gazetteer application and a Company Directory CRUD system.
- Integrated third-party APIs and implemented database functionality using PHP and MySQL.
- Worked with APIs, database integration, and responsive UI design using Bootstrap and jQuery.
- Used Git and GitHub for version control and project management.
Game Engine Specialist
2023 - 2025
Fire Without Smoke, London, UK
Specialised in performance optimisation, debugging, and engine integration to support high-quality game capture and production workflows.
- Maintained and optimised game builds in engines including Unity and Unreal Engine, using Git and Perforce for version control across AAA and client projects.
- Handled integration and stability testing for client-facing game builds.
- Optimised GPU performance through deep hardware/software integration.
- Supported cross-functional teams with tailored technical solutions.
3D Generalist
2022
Keenworld, London, UK
I worked on 2D and 3D environments for a gaming and metaverse marketing platform, helping to build immersive and reliable digital experiences.
- Created high-quality 3D assets and integrated them into rendering pipelines using C#.
- Collaborated with teams to resolve system bottlenecks.
- Contributed to Metaverse research, exploring new technologies and interaction methods to advance immersive experiences.
Sales Associate
2021-2022
TK Maxx, Birmingham, UK
- Awarded Associate of the Month (March 2022) for approachability and supportiveness.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure smooth shop floor operations.
- Delivered excellent customer service, handling transactions and resolving complaints efficiently.
Education
Full Stack Development Coding Traineeship
2025 - 2026
IT Career Switch
MA Computer Games: Art & Design
2020 - 2021
Goldsmiths, University of London, London, UK
Distinction
BSc (Hons) Games Design & Development
2017 - 2020
Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
First Class Honors
Portfolio
Gazetteer
Gazetteer is an interactive map-based application that displays information about
countries around the world.
It detects the user’s location and highlights their current country, while allowing exploration
through map interaction or a dropdown selector.
The application integrates several APIs to display weather data, country information, Wikipedia
summaries, news, points of interest, and a currency converter.
Company Directory
Company Directory is an application that allows users to manage and search
company personnel information. It provides functionality to create, read, update, and delete
employee records stored in a database.
It demonstrates database integration and dynamic data handling within a responsive interface.
Contact
Thank you for taking the time to look at my portfolio. I’d love to hear from you whether it’s about a project, collaboration, advice or just to say hi!