Design System Development
J. Ryan Conklin
Design System Engineer
Portland,OR
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, UI/UX Engineering
Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership
Portland, OR
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Directed multidisciplinary team of engineers in development and deployment of design system components, resulting in streamlined front-end applications and enhanced developer experience.
- Cultivated strong relationships across teams and stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving excellence in all facets of front-end engineering practices, from concept to execution.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for UI/UX design and development, fostering culture of continuous learning and improvement.
UI/UX Engineering Team Lead
Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership
Portland, OR
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Coordinated closely with design partners to develop and implement custom Design System, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and user needs.
- Collaborated with product managers and designers to define project requirements and prioritize feature development.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive set of UI components in code, adhering to robust design token philosophy. This approach ensured consistency, scalability, and maintainability across entire application ecosystem, facilitating seamless integration and enabling efficient updates and modifications.
Senior Developer
Chapter Three
Portland, OR
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Orchestrated seamless integration between Drupal back-end and Next.js front-end, transforming websites into dynamic, scalable experiences that captivated users with cutting-edge interactivity and speed.
- Provided expert support for preexisting Drupal websites, addressing technical issues, conducting maintenance tasks, and optimizing performance to ensure stability and scalability.
- Enhance developer experience by refining and updating tooling, fostering efficiency and innovation in project execution.
Senior Front-End Developer
ThinkShout
Portland, OR
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Revamped front-end tooling and initiated Drupal theme overhaul using Parcel bundler, PostCSS, CSS Custom Properties, Custom Media Queries, and Style Dictionary for improved efficiency and flexibility.
Introduced Design Tokens to foster enhanced collaboration between developers and designers across all projects, promoting consistency and coherence in design language.
Pioneered launch of inaugural front-end design system, leveraging web components and Storybook to establish cohesive and accessible library of UI elements.
Senior Developer
Phase2
Portland, OR
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Adapted to different project requirements by taking on roles such as front-end developer, design system curator, back-end developer, and enhancing build tools as needed.
- Transformed designs into functional, scalable, and reusable code, finding satisfaction in creating tangible solutions to complex problems.
- Utilized Phase2's comprehensive technology suite, including Drupal, JavaScript, Design System, React, and VueJS, to craft tailored solutions for client challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Management
Portland State University
Portland, OR 05.2001 -
Certificate - Web Development
Epicodus
Portland, OR 05.2001 -
Skills
Build Tool Enhancement
Web Components
Agile Development
Create Collaboration
Team Building
Hobbies
Dungeons & Dragons, MLS Soccer, Guitar, Live Music
Timeline
Director, UI/UX Engineering
Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership
07.2023 - 03.2024
UI/UX Engineering Team Lead
Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership
06.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Developer
Chapter Three
01.2022 - 06.2022
Senior Front-End Developer
ThinkShout
06.2021 - 11.2021
Senior Developer
Phase2
01.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - General Management
Portland State University
05.2001 -
Certificate - Web Development
Epicodus
05.2001 -
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