Why Work With Me

Two skill sets.
One person who cares.

I bring the technical skills to build and troubleshoot real software, plus the UX/UI care to make sure it actually works for the people using it — so nothing gets lost between the two.

01

End-to-End Ownership

I designed, built, and shipped a native iOS app through the full Apple App Store review process — research, architecture, UI, the Swift build, release, and post-launch fixes — as the only person on it.

  • Research through release, no handoffs
  • Five client engagements, 100% completion
  • Live web products with documented design systems
02

System & Experience, Solved Together

When a layout breaks across devices or a feature confuses users, I find the real cause — whether it's living in the code, the design system, or the requirements — and fix it there.

  • AI/LLM tooling — Claude, OpenAI, Gemini
  • GitHub-based version control
  • Multi-week builds, shipped in days
03
Reliability

Calm Under Real Pressure

Years in safety-critical, public-facing roles taught me the reliability and clear communication I now bring to every deadline and every client conversation.

  • Reliable, deadline-driven delivery
  • Clear, honest communication
  • Fast learner — adapts to what the project needs

I'd love to hear what you're building.

My portfolio and full case studies are live at neeka-chisholm.dev, and so is my shipped work — you're welcome to try it today. Thank you for taking the time to look.

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Experience

A career built on
ownership

From fleet logistics to founding a studio of one — every role sharpened the same instinct: take the wheel, deliver, build trust.

Jan 2022 – Present
App & Website Developer / Product Designer
Founder · Boutique Digital Product Studio
  • Own the full product lifecycle for five completed client projects — discovery, requirements, wireframes, brand identity, high-fidelity prototypes, front-end implementation, and developer handoff — delivering every engagement on scope.
  • Shipped a native iOS app through the full Apple App Store review and release process, resolving build, review, and functionality issues independently.
  • Diagnose and fix UI, layout, and functionality defects across devices and browsers, improving stability and user experience for live products.
  • Compress multi-week builds into days by pairing AI/LLM tooling (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini) with GitHub-based version control and reusable Figma design systems.
  • Run engagements start to finish as sole designer-developer and client point of contact, with live project access, transparent documentation, and flat, documented pricing.
Jan 2021 – Present
Freelance IT Contractor
Shopper's Retreat, LLC
  • Founded and lead an accessibility-focused digital experience practice, handling web design, technical implementation, troubleshooting, and client strategy.
  • Apply accessibility standards (WCAG) to make client sites usable for broader audiences — improving both compliance and reach.
Mar 2024 – Present
School Bus Driver
Baltimore County Public Schools
  • Operate safety-critical daily routes serving dozens of students while building a technology practice — a sustained record of reliability, compliance, and calm real-time problem-solving under pressure.
2012 – 2021
Bus Operator & Project/Fleet Manager
Maryland Transit Administration & Dad's Delivery
  • Operated technical systems and led logistics, scheduling, and project coordination in high-volume, public-facing roles — the operational foundation for today's disciplined project delivery and client communication.

B.S., Computer Science & Information Technology

Strayer University — Coursework in progress

Associate of Arts, Information Technology (Programming)

Strayer University — Completed, cum laude

Certifications: Figma Mastery: From Wireframes to Prototypes Specialization (Coursera, 2023) · Google Project Management Certificate (Coursera) · IBM Data Certificate (Coursera).