Contact

(305) 394-5533

www.sawilliams.me

www.linkedin.com/in/scottawilliams5

sawilliams@me.com

Top Skills

Web Application Design

User Interface Design

Front-end Development

Team Leadership

Education/Certs

Media Communications & Technology
University of Cincinnati

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Autodesk Certified Specialist

Honors-Awards

Project Revolution Team Member Competency Learning

First place Award of Excellence

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Scott Williams

Application Product Designer & UX/UI Specialist | Crafting High-Performance, Client-Focused Solutions
Cincinnati, Ohio

Summary

Results-driven Technical Product Manager, Senior Front-end Engineer, and UX/UI Designer with 15+ years of experience delivering user-centric web and mobile solutions. Expert in leading end-to-end projects, modernizing tech stacks, and mentoring teams to drive scalability and engagement. Skilled at aligning business requirements with technical execution and delivering solutions that maximize value while minimizing cost.

Key Skills & Services:

  • Front-end/back-end Development
  • UX/UI Design & Concept Prototyping
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination

Technical Skills

  • Frameworks & Languages: Vue.js, React, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS
  • Cloud & Databases: AWS, Azure, MongoDB, MS SQL, MySQL
  • Design Tools: Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Usability Testing
  • Other: Cursor, CoPilot, Gemini, Grok, WordPress, Salesforce, Jira, Google Tag Manager, Git, WooCommerce, Shopify, Agile/Scrum

Experience

Web Development Contractor/Independent IT
Cincinnati, OH | November 2024 - Present

  • General Web Development: Lead front-end development for web applications, integrating modern frameworks like Vue.js and tools like Adobe Creative Cloud to deliver user-centric, accessible, and high-performing digital solutions.
  • E-Commerce Setup, Management, and Migration: Create and manage online stores with WooCommerce and Shopify, optimizing product pages, payment gateways, and user flows, while expertly migrating e-commerce platforms from other systems to drive conversions and meet business KPIs.
  • Develop and Maintain Marketing Websites: Design and build responsive, SEO-optimized marketing websites using WordPress, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript, PHP ensuring brand consistency and enhanced user engagement across platforms.

Sr Frontend Engineer
Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL | August 2021 - November 2024

  • Led front-end development for web platforms, boosting user engagement by 15% through feature enhancements and streamlined workflows.
  • Overhauled infrastructure into a unified platform using Vue.js and Azure, reducing page load times by 25%.
  • Mentored developers, fostering innovation and adherence to industry standards.
  • Key Projects: Time4Learning.com (parent/student dashboards using Vue.js and Azure), BrightspireVirtualSchool.com (concept and development using WordPress, Elementor, PHP, MySQL, and jQuery), HomeSchool.com (advanced features using WordPress, WooCommerce, and jQuery).

Senior UX Engineer
Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL | September 2017 - April 2021

  • Directed end-to-end development of NuClaim, an insurance claims management app, optimizing user workflows across web and native platforms.
  • Led tech stack upgrade from .NET/MySQL to Vue.js/React/AWS, improving scalability.
  • Guided local and offshore teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Key Projects: ClaimRuler App, NuClaim (concept/design/development using Sketch, React and AWS)

UX App Developer
Fort Lauderdale, FL | February 2012 - September 2017

  • Championed application development for the Innovation + Labs team, integrating gamification and social features to enhance student engagement.
  • Led front-end efforts, including prototyping, usability testing, and rollout, for mobile and web platforms.
  • Key Projects: PurdueGlobal.edu (interactive class dashboard using Angular, .NET, and Azure), student/faculty portal, mobile apps.

Earlier Roles

  • Kroll, Senior Application Developer (2010-2012): Developed LegalRadius.com a cloud-based, trial preparation and transcript management system. Modernized legacy apps from Flash to HTML5.
  • Blue Loop Media, Web Development Contractor/Independent IT (2008-2010): Built Kompoz.com and other scalable, user-focused sites. IT Director for international offices in USA, UK and Spain.
  • Interval International, Senior Web Developer/Project Leader (2003-2008): Led design team for IntervalWorld.com and other platforms, spearheaded UI/UX development (using Flash/ActionScript, jQuery, Java, and MS SQL).

Education

University of Cincinnati
Media Communications & Technology