What can I bring to your team?
Hi, I'm Thomas – a Lead UX Engineer with 15+ years of experience driving innovation with industry leaders like Apple and AT&T. I have a proven track record in leveling up application adoption and user satisfaction. I can lead cross-functional teams to deliver unique, thoughtful, yet highly efficient/reusable solutions. From concept to code, I bring battle-tested skills that drive measurable, impactful results, enhancing user experience & satisfaction.
Skills
◉Adobe Creative SuiteAgileAngularJSArt DirectionAttention to DetailB2CBootstrap (Framework)Business StrategyBusiness-to-Business (B2B)CSSData AnalysisDesign SystemsDesign TeamsDirector LevelEmber.jsEmail MarketingEmbedded SoftwareFigma, Sketch, AdobeGoogle AnalyticsGraphic DesignHTML 5Interaction DesignJavaScriptLeadershipManagementMarketingMockupsMotion GraphicsNode.jsProblem SolvingProduct DesignProject ManagementRapid PrototypingReact.jsResponsive Web DesignRuby on RailsSketch AppSoftware DevelopmentSDLCTailwind CSSTableauUsability TestingUser Experience (UX)User Interface DesignUser Interface PrototypingUser ResearchWeb DesignWireframing
Professional Experience
Lead UX Engineer
Apple | Jul 2022 to Current
- Lead design engineer on development of innovative tools solving for Apple's sustainability goals
- Developed 2 full comprehensive design systems, 1 for Tableau, 1 for our internal team of devs
Design Director
Enverus | Jul 2020 to Jul 2022
- Led a 5+ designer/dev/researcher team across 15+ apps
- Created first comprehensive "living style guide" for Enverus
- Contributed to development on data-rich Angular/React apps w/ D3.js & Highcharts
Principal Designer
DrillingInfo | Jul 2016 to Jul 2020
- Worked on 15+ data/map related apps, collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Tight turn around loop with PMs, Engineers, Data Scientists, & Customers
- Created design visualizations for complex geospacial data & location analysis
Senior Front-End Developer
Oppenheimer Funds | Aug 2014 to Jun 2016
- Design, UX, dev for an enterprise Rails app, focused on retail investment products
- Developed a comprehensive, developer integrated/friendly design system
- Worked in HTML, CSS, Ruby on Rails, and Bootstrap to build several B2C wealth management apps for both desktop & mobile
Senior Front-End Developer
DaVita | Mar 2014 to Aug 2014
- Spearheaded custom Rails app for use in all clinics nationwide
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through patient usability testing & research
- Led UI/UX initiatives, organizing focus groups and conducting usability tests
Lead UI/UX Developer (Project Lead)
AT&T | Nov 2013 to Mar 2014
- Developed UI for AT&T's POS & account management systems nationwide
- Worked with HTML, SASS, & JavaScript, for building user-tested, data-heavy, & highly performant B2C Apps
- Led design and dev of tablet UI for AT&T's POS & account systems, deployed in 16,000+ locations
UI/UX Designer & Consultant
The Regis Company | May 2013 to Oct 2019
- Led the end-to-end design process for intuitive e-learning applications
- Mentored junior team members & designers
- Liaison between business stakeholders & dev team, translating complex requirements
UI/UX Developer & Consultant
RBSI Consulting | Oct 2012 to Feb 2013
- Liaison between business stakeholders & dev team, translating complex requirements
- Developed wireframes, storyboards, & high-fidelity prototypes for mobile & web apps
- Translated business requirements into detailed design specifications, ensuring product alignment
Outside Work
🏈FOOTBALL
🎨ART
💻NEW TECH
♠️POKER
😻CATS
💿MUSIC
🖌️GENERATIVE ART
🎮GAMING
Education
Art Institute of Colorado
B.A. in Graphic/Web Design
Certifications
User Experience Certified
Nielsen Norman Group
UXC# 1029211