class AnaMariaDragieva:
    def __init__(self):
        self.name = "Ana Maria Dragieva"
        self.location = "London, UK 🇬🇧"
        self.background = "Fashion Design | London College of Fashion, UAL"
        self.interests = ["Software Engineering", "Backend Development", "Sustainable Fashion", "Regenerative Materials"]
        self.skills = ["Python", "Django", "SQL", "HTML/CSS", "Abobe Suite", "CLO 3D"]
        
    def say_hello(self):
        return "Hello, I'm Ana Maria Dragieva, a fashion designer turned software engineer with a passion for innovative solutions in tech. Welcome to my profile!"
    
    def get_in_touch(self):
        return "📩 Let's connect! Feel free to reach out for collaborations or discussions!"

ana = AnaMariaDragieva()
print(ana.say_hello())
print(ana.get_in_touch())

Currently enrolled on a Software Engineering course at HyperionDev, learning to code and develop using Python. At the same time, I'm a Sales Associate at SageBrown London, a luxury leather accessories company specialised in crafting top-quality leather goods, for retail, bespoke and corporate clients. Highly involved in the design and production decision-making.

Graduated from London College of Fashion (UAL) in 2022 with a BA in Fashion Design & Development and a Diploma in Creative Enterprise. During my studies and involvement with London-based fashion houses, I developed a strong interest in sustainable regenerative design. practices. In my final year at LCF, I focused on developing a concept of zero waste sustainable design and created a collection of garments made from discarded leftover fruits and vegs and naturally occurring ingredients like liquid latex and algae. I was also invited to present demos and workshops on how I develop these materials at Somerset House, London and at my alma mater.

I have years of experience working professionally with Adobe's programs including Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign, Procreate, CLO & and Marvelous Designer. While studying I have also taken on industry roles as Design Assistant and Studio Assistant. I have worked on freelance projects including creating technical drawings and spec sheets and photoshoot styling gigs.

• Developed a program to create, view and modify tasks for users.
• Technologies: Python
• GitHub Repo

Software Engineering (Fundamentals) Skills Bootcamp November 2023 - March 2024 | London, UK

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Fashion Design and Development
September 2018 - July 2022 | London, UK

Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise (EDiPS)
September 2020 - July 2021 (Sandwich Year)

Software Engineer Trainee | HyperionDev
October 2023 - Present • London, UK

• Motivated Software Engineering professional with 6 months of experience in Python, including OOP, SQL, Django. Seeking to apply technical skills in conjunction with previous experience in the creative industry;
• Performed version control using tools like Git to manage projects collaboratively and ensure code quality and maintainability;
• Development of custom software modules and applications;
• Documenting all code and processes, updating documentation.

Assistant Manager | SageBrown
February 2023 - Present • London, UK

• Promoted to Assistant Manager after a year in the company, taking on more responsibility, leading the team towards achieving higher results, streamlining the customer satisfaction journey;
• Project managing multiple bespoke and wholesale client accounts;

Sales Associate | SageBrown
January 2023 – February 2024 • London, UK

• Improved the online and physical marketing of the brand by introducing better quality content;
• Doubled the intake of bespoke orders, the company’s highest profit service by highlighting this option to clients, created, managed and streamlined the critical path for bespoke orders production;
• Liaising with clients. Improved production management coordination and quality checks;
• Supervised and trained new members of staff, showing best practices and taking complete responsibility for the team’s performance.

Fashion Designer | Freelance - Luxury Womenswear Brands
March 2020 – December 2022 • London, UK

• Worked for some of London’s top brands on seasonal projects including CAD design, illustrations, print, fabric sourcing and consulting, following the critical path deadlines;
• Liaising with the product development team regarding all deadlines (design, fabric, fittings);
• Holding meetings with suppliers and the sourcing teams to develop bespoke materials;
• Collaborating with print, graphic designers and fabric team on artworks and fabric developments.

Studio Manager | Cross Spot Studio
October 2018 - March 2020 • London, UK

• Started as Studio Assistant and was promoted to Manager in 6 months; doubled efficiency;
• Ensuring the smooth daily running of the studio and a high level of organisation at all times;
• Garment construction, pattern cutting, fitting, materials/fabric sourcing and purchasing;
• Liaising with clients. Improved production management coordination and quality checks;
• Supervised a team of 10 people, trained studio assistants and interns, general admin tasks.

Design Assistant | Nutcracker
October 2017 - February 2019 • London, UK

• Working alongside & supporting the Creative Director with admin and design duties, contributing to the womenswear collections with sketches, illustrations, mood, trend and colour boards;
• Liaising with factories and suppliers daily, ensuring smooth relationships. Introduced new suppliers which lowered pricing costs by 20%;
• Creating CAD drawings, garment specification sheets and graphic design up to the highest industry standard. Produced a collection of over 50 products for our first season.

• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 🌐 LinkedIn: View Profile
• 📄 Bootcamp Progress: View Results