Dagmawi Kassahun
Front-End Developer, Sr.
Ft. Washington,MD
Summary
Senior UI/UX developer with strong communications skills, and 10+ years of broad expertise in UI/UX development for complex systems and software in an agile work environment. Maintains user-centric designs while adhering to prescribed interface principals and related development goals. Dedicated to creating inviting and unintimidating interfaces for everything from simple open-source applications to complex proprietary systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior UI/UX Developer
Tyler Technologies
Arlington, VA
04.2020 - Current
- Responsible for coding front-end for web-based applications using Angular 13.
- Responsible for designing user-centric and 508 compliant user interfaces for enterprise web-based applications to provide best end-user experiences.
- Develops wire-frames and prototypes in clean, well structured, 508 compliant and easily navigable format using Adobe XD and Sketch.
- Leading projects to launch effectively within time and resource constraints that use Agile/Scrum methodology, System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Web Contact Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and section 508 compliance/
- Improved and expanded project platforms using JavaScript to develop rich User Interfaces
- Integrated UI features complying with prescribed code standards and technical design guidelines
Senior UI Developer
Department Of Veteran Affairs
Washington, DC
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Performed coding and modifying websites, from layout to function and 508 compliant.
- Creation 508 compliant layout/user interface from provided design concepts by using standard HTML/CSS practices.
- Develop web applications using client-side scripting with JavaScript and HTML.
Senior UI/UX Developer
Charity Engine
McLean, VA
02.2014 - 01.2018
- Increased user engagement by implementing over 50 new interface designs, boosting customer retention.
- Conduct user research and testing to improve user satisfaction
- Managed six cross-functional teams to create responsive design framework.
- Spearheaded and managed designs of several Peer-to-Peer Fundraising websites that achieved goals set by customers.
- Conducted user research and identified key customer points, leading to product redesign that increased customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with product managers and UX designers to translate project requirements and business objectives into polished user interfaces
UI/UX Developer
Motionsoft
Rockville, MD
12.2009 - 02.2014
- Used Agile planning principles to deliver tailored solutions that met customer requirements
- Designing low-fidelity and high-fidelity, 508 compliant mock-ups, interaction models, user task flows, visual screen designs, and UI details that promote ease of use and improve user experience.
- Built highly functional web applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS
- Integrated UI features complying with prescribed code standards and technical design guidelines
- Designed UIs within front-end web frameworks, exploiting associated templates and tools to shorten development times
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming
HiLCoE School of Computer Science And Technology
A 02.2000 - 10.2004
Skills
TypeScript, JavaScript, jQuery
Certification
Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
Timeline
Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate
01-2023
Senior UI/UX Developer
Tyler Technologies
04.2020 - Current
Senior UI Developer
Department Of Veteran Affairs
01.2018 - 04.2020
Senior UI/UX Developer
Charity Engine
02.2014 - 01.2018
UI/UX Developer
Motionsoft
12.2009 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming
HiLCoE School of Computer Science And Technology
02.2000 - 10.2004