Scott Williams
Sr Frontend Engineer & UX/UI Designer
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Summary
I am an innovative Senior Frontend Engineer and UX/UI Designer who drives user experiences through cutting-edge web and app development. I excel in spearheading projects from concept to launch, mastering modern tech stacks, and mentoring teams. With proven expertise in front-end development, project management, and cross-functional collaboration, I deliver scalable, user-centric solutions. I bring ideas to life through requirements analysis, dynamic prototyping, design, usability testing, and development collaboration, culminating in cost-effective, high-quality deliverables.
Featured skills:
- Front-end Development
- UX/UI Design
- Project Management
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
Experience
Time4Learning
Sr Frontend Engineer
August 2021 - November 2024
Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pioneered feature development and enhancements, leading front-end efforts from ideation to deployment in collaboration with product owners. more...
Overhauled front-end infrastructure into a unified platform, boosting workflow efficiency and user engagement.
Mentored developers, cultivating a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and adherence to top-tier industry standards.
Featured Projects
- Time4Learning.com: Engineered new features for parent/student dashboards and marketing site, enhancing usability and functionality.
- BrightspireVirtualSchool.com: Built a robust application and site administration system from the ground up.
- HomeSchool.com: Delivered advanced features and streamlined site administration.
Primary Tech Stack and Tools
- Vue.js
- WordPress
- Salesforce
- Jira
- ASP.NET
- Azure
- Digioh
- Google Tag Manager
- WooCommerce
- Adobe Creative Cloud
ClaimRuler
Senior UX Engineer
September 2017 - April 2021
Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL
Directed end-to-end application development, from requirements gathering to ongoing maintenance, while leading a transformative tech stack upgrade from .NET/MySQL to Vue.js/React/AWS. more...
Guided local and offshore teams to deliver high-quality, on-time project outcomes.
Featured Projects
- NuClaim: Designed and launched an insurance claims management application for web and native platforms, optimizing user workflows.
Primary Tech Stack and Tools
- React
- Vue.js
- AWS
- MongoDB
Purdue Global
UX App Developer February 2012 - September 2017 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Championed all phases of application development as part of the Innovation + Labs team, integrating educational innovations like gamification and social media features. more...
Led front-end development, driving collaboration with product owners, dynamic prototyping, usability testing, and final rollout.
Supervised and inspired the UX/UI team to deliver exceptional results.
Featured Projects
- PurdueGlobal.edu/Kaplan.edu: Interactive Class Dashboard: Streamlined classroom management for instructors.
- Student and Faculty Portal: Enhanced with social features to strengthen campus community engagement.
- Mobile and Tablet Apps: Crafted intuitive applications for seamless mobile learning.
- Gamification and Badging: Boosted student engagement and performance through interactive design.
Primary Tech Stack and Tools
- Vue.js
- Angular
- Usability Testing
- jQuery
- ASP.NET
- Salesforce
Kroll
Senior Application Developer
June 2010 - February 2012
Miramar, FL
Orchestrated the rebranding and tech modernization of an online software suite, transitioning from Adobe Flash to HTML5. more...
Partnered with customer relations to refine requirements, elevating user satisfaction.
Featured Projects
- LegalRadius.com: Rebranding Initiative: Revamped OntrackPrepview.com with updated branding and a modern tech stack.
- Application Update: Integrated MVC, jQuery, CSS, and JSON for a responsive, interactive experience.
Primary Tech Stack and Tools
- jQuery
- ActionScript
- Adobe Media Server
- Knockout.js
- Usability Testing
- Bootstrap
- MS SQL
- Adobe Creative Cloud
Blue Loop Media
Independent IT/Web Development Contractor
August 2008 - June 2010
Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL
Executed full-cycle web development for clients, spanning design, SEO, graphic design, CRM, and database solutions. more...
Optimized international office operations (USA, UK, Spain) through strategic IT services and hardware/software integration.
Featured Projects
- Kompoz.com: Conceptualized, designed, and developed a groundbreaking music collaboration platform.
- AssetLandInc.com, BuyUkLand.com, TheWellerGroupUSA.com, MomentumMG.com: Engineered scalable, user-focused sites with seamless interactivity.
Primary Tech Stack and Tools
- VoIP, PBX, SIP Trunking
- WordPress
- CakePHP
- CRM
- Laravel
- Drupal
- MySql
- Microsoft Server
- Switches and routers
- Adobe Creative Cloud
Interval International
Senior Web Developer/Project Leader
August 2003 - August 2008
Miami, FL
Directed the design team in crafting and maintaining websites, establishing UI/UX and project management benchmarks. more...
Featured Projects
- IntervalWorld.com: Spearheaded conversion of a legacy application to CSS, HTML5, and REST-based technologies.
- PreferredResidences.com, Condodirect.com, LeisureTimePassport.com, ResortDeveloper.com, LiveItUp.com: Designed and enhanced platforms for superior user engagement.
Primary Tech Stack and Tools
- Flash/ActionScript
- Adobe Media Server
- HTML
- JavaScript
- CSS
- Java
- Usability Testing
- MS SQL
- Adobe Creative Cloud
Education
University of Cincinnati
Media Communications & Technology