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Harrisburg, Pa, Us

New York, New York, Us

Empowered development teams to work efficiently, improve code quality, and accelerate product delivery through technical expertise and leadership.Technical Achievements- Modernized legacy code, upgrading React to v18, and optimizing CI processes with GitHub Actions, resulting in a reduction in feature delays and faster developer workflowsLeadership & Collaboration- Led on-call shifts, resolving critical issues and ensuring clear communication.- Developed and delivered on-call training, enhancing team readiness.- Collaborated with design team to revamp website navigation, addressing accessibility.Communication & Innovation- Presented best practices to engineering organization, promoting awareness and alignment.- Embedded with product teams, accelerating launches.

New York, New York, Us

Spearheaded development and maintenance of a unified design system, driving consistency, scalability, and accessibility across UI components, and fostering collaboration between design and engineering teams.Achievements- Developed responsive, WCAG-compliant components using React and CSS, enhancing user experience.- Streamlined workflows with Storybook and Figma integration, ensuring consistency.Ensured code integrity with Git version control.Leadership- Led cross-functional project teams, defining scope, timelines, and schedules.Maintained stakeholder alignment and facilitated project meetings.Innovation- Stayed current with industry trends, adopting cutting-edge practices.

Pleasanton, California, Us

Drove design excellence, consistency, and scalability across Medallia's global ecosystem, serving top clients like Apple and Bank of America, and setting standards for exceptional user experiences.Achievements- Built Alchemy component library from scratch, unifying design across websites.- Developed reusable components ensuring seamless integration and consistency.- Ensured WCAG 2.0 AA compliance and API design expertise.Leadership & Collaboration- Facilitated teams' adoption of Alchemy design system through onboarding, code reviews, and expert guidance.- Promoted design system excellence, driving consistency and scalability.

Austin, Texas, Us

Spearheaded admin application development, empowering users to customize marketing promotions, and collaborating with product and design teams to enhance user experience.Achievements- Developed scalable, accessible, and high-performance solutions using React and Sass.- Implemented banner and alert configuration feature, enhancing user experience.- Mentored junior developers, fostering professional growth.Leadership & Project Management- Drove feature creation, task prioritization, and cross-functional team communication.- Ensured robust application architecture through rigorous testing and code reviews.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Played a critical role in delivering a product reaching 1.9B unique visitors/month across 15M domains, 280B interactions, and 70 languages.Achievements- Developed application editor for custom banners, alerts, and share links, enhancing product functionality.- Ensured top-notch performance, stability, and accessibility, optimizing user experience.- Recognized as team expert for CSS/SCSS, HTML, and accessibility.Technical Leadership & Collaboration- Collaborated with design team to implement vision, configuring banners and alerts.- Drove best practices for seamless integration across millions of sites.

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

Collaborated on the #1 Fantasy Sports website, attracting tens of millions of views monthly, delivering user-focused products with cutting-edge techniques.Achievements- Developed scalable code supporting thousands of requests/second, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and accessibility.- Led strategic partnerships, delivering innovative solutions like Fantasy Draft Report Card.- Contributed to patented technology: "Selecting sporting events" (US 12/555,959).Leadership & Collaboration- Mentored new hires, interns, and conducted user studies.- Collaborated with product teams to identify and implement new features.High-Stakes Product Development- Managed time-sensitive products with fixed deadlines (NFL, NBA start dates).- Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring meticulous planning and efficient execution.

Bachelor Of Science, History

Mechanical Engineering