Resume

Objective

My goal is to build for the future by creating design systems and modern progressive web applications with stunning user interfaces and seamless user experiences.

Employment

Kyndryl

November 2021 - Present

Associate Director, Software Engineering

May 2024 - Present

Front end technical lead and architect under the office of the CTO.

Shidoka Design System - 2022-Present

Creator and engineering lead for Kyndryl's open source design system powered by Lit/Web Components.

Senior Lead - Software Engineering

Nov 2021 - May 2024

Delivery Experience Platform - 2022-2024

Front End engineering lead for Kyndryl's AIOps platform and shared components.

Kyndryl Catalyst - 2021-2023

Front End engineering lead for Catalyst post IBM migration.

IBM

March 2012 - October 2021

Lead Front End Engineer

November 2016 - October 2021

IBM Catalyst - 2020-2021

Lead Front End Engineer for IBM GTS's new internal tool for financial reports, labor optimization, and more.

Pitney Bowes Redesign - 2020

I was brought in on emergency for 2.5 weeks to help clean up UI issues, guide the team on best practices, and make recommendations for front-end and process restructuring going forward.

ANA Global Redesign - 2019

Helped lead efforts to build a front end framework and templates for the ANA Systems website redesign.

NetApp Active IQ 2.0 Redesign - 2019

Lead Angular developer for the Active IQ 2.0 redesign project.

Tiffany.com AEM/React Transition - 2019

Led the knowledge transfer on the UI side of things when Deloitte passed off their code for the new AEM/React website to IBM.

Tiffany.com AEM Redesign - 2018

Another massive redesign to bring the legacy .NET parts of Tiffany.com up to date with the AEM migration project.

HD Supply WebSphere v8 Upgrade - 2018

Lead UI developer for the WebSphere Commerce v8 upgrade project.

Tiffany.com ADA Compliance Phase 2 - 2018

Phase two of a major overhaul to make Tiffany.com compliant with WCAG standards.

Tiffany.com Engraving Overlay - 2017

Implemented a complex module for adding engraving to eligible items, integrated with the build your own module.

Tiffany.com ADA Compliance Phase 1 - 2017

Phase one of a major overhaul to be compliant with WCAG standards.

Tiffany Style Guide - 2016

Implemented a design system for use across Tiffany.com to ensure consistency in code and design.

Tiffany.com Build Your Own - 2016

Implemented a complex module where users can build a necklace or bracelet with a collection of charms using modern drag and drop technology.

Senior Front End Engineer

June 2014 - November 2016

Tiffany.com Tattoo Parlor - 2016

Created a module based on HTML5 canvas where users could create and share custom tattoo designs.

Tiffany.com Engagement Redesign - 2015

Major overhaul of the engagement section of Tiffany.com.

Tiffany.com Diamond Guide - 2015

Created an animation-rich interactive experience for users to learn about diamonds.

Tiffany EOM COMPASS - 2014-2015

Worked on a custom single page application interfacing with Sterling Order Management APIs.

Front End Engineer

March 2012 - June 2014

Tiffany.com Redesign - 2013

Implemented a complete redesign of Tiffany.com.

INgage Networks

May 2010 - March 2012

UI Engineer

  • Modified UI code for client implementations of company solutions.
  • HTML, CSS, and jQuery modifications/implementations.
  • Occasional back-end modifications in C#.
  • Strong focus on social media and social networking.

Landscape Forms

May 2009 - March 2010

Intern

  • Implemented a redesign of the company website using Microsoft Sharepoint Server.
  • Developed internal web applications using ASP.NET and SQL Server.
  • Designed and developed an eBay-like website for company auctions using ASP.NET and jQuery UI.
  • Created various Windows applications using VB.NET and SQL Server.

Old World Distributors

December 2007 - May 2009

Webmaster

  • Designed and implemented 2 new e-commerce websites using X-Cart software.
  • Updating the company's website and online catalog; focused on search engine optimization.
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software problems with company computers.
  • Providing technical input to help lead to company innovation.

Skills

Programming

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript ES6+
  • TypeScript
  • Lit (Web Components)
  • React
  • Vue.js
  • Angular
  • Svelte
  • Webpack
  • Vite
  • Vitest
  • Node.js / npm

Software

  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Azure DevOps
  • Bitbucket
  • Jira
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Cursor
  • Storybook
  • Chromatic
  • Figma

Miscellaneous

  • User Experience (UX)
  • Progressive Web Applications
  • Responsive Web Development
  • Accessibility (WCAG)
  • AI Tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, MCP)
  • Touch Interactivity
  • Animated Interfaces
  • Data Visualization
  • Atomic Design
  • Continuous Integration/Delivery
  • Branching, Merging, and Deployment Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • E-Commerce

Interpersonal

  • Technical Leadership
  • Product Ownership
  • Solution Evangelism
  • Mentoring
  • Client Interaction
  • Agile
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Communication
  • Public Relations
  • Social Networking

Education

Western Michigan University

BBA, Electronic Business Design

December 2009

Badges

IBM Quantum Conversations
IBM New Collar Professional Skills
IBM Mentor
Cognitive Practitioner
IBM Agile Advocate
Retail Insights & Solutions (Silver)
Docker Essentials: A Developer Introduction
Get started with Kubernetes and IBM Cloud Container Service
IBM Blockchain Essentials
IBM Cloud Essentials
IBM Agile Explorer
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner