Bryan Hohn
Senior Engineer
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated and innovative senior software engineer with over 5 years of experience in developing user-centered, privacy-preserving web applications. Specializing in software testing, web accessibility, React, Redux/Saga, TypeScript, and modern web technologies. Proactive attitude and strong leadership in project initiatives enable a thriving presence in fast-paced environments. Committed to creating inclusive digital experiences and delivering robust, scalable solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Slalom
Denver, Colorado
09.2021 - Current
- Developed an Accessibility-First Internal Application: Led the creation of an internal application for the State of Colorado using React, TypeScript, Next.js, and AWS Amplify. Focused on accessibility-first design, meeting WCAG 2.2 AA standards
- Privacy-Centric ML/AI Platform: Pioneered the front-end development of a privacy-centric ML/AI platform, significantly enhancing user trust and data security
- State Management: Implemented Redux/Saga for efficient state management, ensuring smooth data flow and state handling across the application
- End to end testing: Integrated automated testing within web applications, enhancing user experience and providing seamless application experiences
- Microservices Architecture: Transitioned applications from monolithic to microservices architecture on AWS, improving scalability, performance, and maintainability
- Accessibility Assessments: Conducted comprehensive accessibility assessments using Google Lighthouse and Axe DevTools, ensuring adherence to WCAG 2.1 Level AA and ADA compliance standards
- Training & Workshops: Facilitated internal training sessions on web accessibility tools and practices, promoting widespread understanding and implementation of accessibility standards across departments
- Fullstack Engineer (Monolith to Microservice): Led the migration of applications to a modern microservices architecture on AWS, enhancing scalability, performance, and maintainability
- Backend Engineer (Agriculture Data Conversion): Built a data conversion pipeline for a new client system using Python, AWS Lambda, RDS, and Step Functions, streamlining ETL data conversion processes and enhancing data handling capabilities
- Accessibility Workshop Co-Leader (Charter - Client Workshop): Co-led workshops on digital accessibility, covering key topics like compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and ADA standards, educating stakeholders on the importance of accessibility throughout the development lifecycle
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design innovative software solutions.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement, implementing changes that led to significant time savings for the team.
Logistics Analyst II
Poly
Denver, Colorado
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Transition to Software Development: Transitioned skills from logistics to software development, focusing on problem-solving, system optimization, and user experience improvements
Education
Certificate - Front End Engineering with a focus on JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Turing School of Software & Design
Denver, CO 11.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - in A Project Management Field
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSkills
TypeScript
Python
React
Redux
Nextjs
Nodejs
Vuejs
Deque Accessibility Testing Tools
GitHub Actions
AWS
AWS Amplify
Figma
CI/CD
Skillssummary
JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, React, Redux, Next.js, Node.js, Vue.js, Deque Accessibility Testing Tools, GitHub Actions, AWS, GCP, AWS Amplify, Figma, CI/CD, Agile Methodologies, Web Performance Optimization, State Management, Jest, Cypress, Pytest, Mocha, Google Lighthouse
Additional Qualifications
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) - In Progress
- Experience in performance tuning of JavaScript applications
- Demonstrated passion for creating accessible and inclusive web interfaces
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Slalom
09.2021 - Current
Certificate - Front End Engineering with a focus on JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Turing School of Software & Design
11.2020 - 08.2021
Logistics Analyst II
Poly
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - in A Project Management Field
Illinois State University