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20022026
Lead / Architect Design Technologist
Front-end engineer and design technologist with 20+ years of experience building modern, scalable web applications, design systems, and high-fidelity prototypes. Deep expertise in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Strong background in UI architecture, component libraries, and cross-functional collaboration. Experienced in 0→1 product development, design-system governance, and delivering intuitive interfaces for complex data and scientific workflows.
Experience
Senior Software Engineer II, Front-End (React)
Nautilus Biotechnology, IncSan Carlos, CA, USA
CURRENT01/2024 — Present3 years
- Lead front-end development for internal and customer-facing React applications supporting next-generation proteomics workflows.
- Architect reusable UI components, patterns, and shared libraries to improve consistency and maintainability.
Software Development Engineer, Lead/Architect
Automation Anywhere, IncSan Francisco, CA, USA
01/2022 — 08/20232 years
- Maintained, iterated, and rebranded the FortressIQ React Design System after acquisition.
- Delivered architectural proofs-of-concept exploring modern web technologies and scalable package solutions.
Senior Design Technologist → Senior Front-End Engineer
FortressIQSan Francisco, CA, USA
05/2019 — 01/20223 years
- Created the company's first unified React Design System, consolidating dozens of inconsistent UI patterns (including 13 button variants).
- Built high-fidelity prototypes that informed product direction and were later integrated into production.
Senior Front-End Developer
AKQA (On-site at Apple)Sunnyvale, CA, USA
06/2017 — 05/20192 years
- Developed production-ready HTML/CSS for Apple's global Direct Marketing emails.
- Built a system enabling non-technical contributors to generate production-ready email templates from a single source file.
Front-End Engineer
Nimble Collective, IncMountain View, CA, USA
10/2015 — 12/20161 year
- Converted an Ember.js prototype into a React application and built cloud-based animation UI.
Senior Web Developer / Web Engineer
Western DigitalMountain View, CA, USA
11/2013 — 10/20152 years
- Developed cloud-based file readers and responsive UI systems optimized for performance.
- Built adaptive, cross-browser UI across web and streamlined mobile experiences.
Prototype Web Developer
Apple (TekSystems)Cupertino, CA, USA
01/2013 — 10/201310 months
- Rapidly prototyped experimental UI concepts using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for internal testing.
UI Designer / Developer / Engineer
eBaySan Jose, CA, USA
12/2011 — 01/20131 year
- Designed and developed internal monitoring and alerting tools using HTML5 and SASS.
HTML5 / CSS3 Developer
MoblyngRedwood City, CA, USA
02/2011 — 12/201111 months
- Built UI for HTML5 games across iOS, Android, and Facebook.
Web Producer
Dun & BradstreetSan Francisco, CA, USA
07/2009 — 02/20112 years
- Led mobile web development and optimized SEO/SEM pages.
Lead Web Designer & Developer
DeskDemonSan Carlos, CA, USA / Shepperton, England
09/2004 — 07/20095 years
- Redesigned and maintained a large content site with multiple UI/UX updates.
Owner / Designer / Developer
Skaidon.co.ukShepperton, England
06/2002 — 12/20087 years
- Freelance web presence (2002–2008); articles remain widely read.
- Designed and developed websites and adaptive layouts for various clients.
QA Tester
Electronic ArtsUSA
06/2003 — 03/200410 months
- Ensured quality and stability of EA game releases.