Remote Design Engineer - Seattle, Washington

Qumulo

2023 - 2024

Member of Technical Staff

nexus.qumulo.com

Executed various enhancements for the "core web UI," a comprehensive website codebase integrating both legacy and modern JavaScript frameworks, ranging from Backbone models to React Hooks, with substantial use of Redux.

Established the Qumulo Component Library (QCL) to serve as the foundational UI component repository for all applications within Qumulo. This private library is hosted on AWS CodeArtifact and developed using TypeScript, React, Tailwind, Recharts, and D3.

Led the architecture and implementation of the UI for "Nexus" utilizing a tech stack that includes TypeScript, Next.js, React, QCL (Qumulo Component Library), AWS Timestream, and PostgreSQL.

Implemented GitHub continuous deployment workflows leveraging GitHub Actions.

Designing Webs, Inc

1996 - Present

Founder / UX Designer / Frontend Engineer / Full-stack Developer / UX Consultant

www.designingwebs.tv

June 2022 - September 2022

www.wx4me.com

Site Architecture & Development: Spearheaded the design and implementation of cutting-edge single-page applications (SPAs), prioritizing responsive and progressive design principles to ensure optimal performance across all device sizes. Successfully integrated progressive web features to enhance user engagement and accessibility.

Mobile Adaptation & Deployment: Engineered and executed seamless ports of web applications to mobile platforms, resulting in the successful launch of apps on both the iPhone App Store and Google Play Store. Demonstrated expertise in adapting web functionalities for enhanced mobile user experiences.

Responsive Site Design: Led in-house design initiatives to create responsive websites, focusing on user-centric design principles to deliver highly interactive and visually appealing web experiences. Utilized a blend of creativity and technical skills to meet and exceed project design goals.

Frontend Engineering: Proficient in leveraging modern technologies such as React for building dynamic user interfaces, Recharts for sophisticated data visualization, and Mapbox for integrating complex mapping functionalities. Delivered projects that require high levels of interactivity and data representation.

Backend Engineering: Developed scalable and efficient backend solutions using Remix for web applications, coupled with Express to manage GFS tile servers. Showcased ability to build robust backend infrastructures that support complex frontend functionalities.

Technologies Used: React, Recharts, Mapbox, Remix, Express.

February 2022 - May 2022

www.isen-ect.org

Site Architecture & Development: Led the development of both public and private-facing site architectures, ensuring a seamless user experience while maintaining privacy and security standards. Designed and implemented comprehensive login and role-based profile settings workflows to enhance user personalization and security.

E-commerce Platform Development: Engineered a subscription-based e-commerce workflow, integrating complex payment systems and subscription management tools to provide a streamlined shopping experience. Focused on scalability and user engagement to drive sales and customer retention.

Responsive Site Design: Utilized an existing logo and brand color to design a responsive website, ensuring brand consistency across all devices and platforms. Employed modern design principles to achieve a visually appealing and highly functional user interface.

Frontend Engineering: Demonstrated expertise in React for building dynamic and responsive user interfaces. Leveraged Recharts for advanced data visualization and Mapbox for sophisticated mapping functionalities, enhancing the interactive elements of web applications.

Backend Engineering: Developed robust backend solutions using Remix, integrated with AWS SES for reliable email services, and PostgreSQL for database management. Ensured high performance and scalability to support complex frontend designs and functionalities.

CI/CD Pipeline & Deployment: Implemented a CI/CD pipeline using GitHub Actions to automate testing and deployment processes, significantly improving development efficiency and code reliability. Utilized Fly.io for "Edge" deployment to ensure fast and secure global access to web applications.

Technologies Used: React, Recharts, Mapbox, Remix, AWS SES, PostgreSQL, GitHub Actions, Fly.io.