Projects
Here are some key projects I’ve worked on, ranging from Federal Government applications to client websites. Each project showcases different aspects of my Front End Development and UX design skills.
OPRE Portfolio Management System
Led Front End Development for a portfolio management system that streamlines OPRE’s research and evaluation processes, reducing administrative overhead for managers overseeing projects that impact children and families nationwide.
My Role: Front End Development, testing, CI/CD implementation, accessibility compliance
Tech: React, Redux Toolkit, Vite, Vitest, USWDS
Benefits Eligibility Awareness Resource for USAGov
Americans often miss out on government benefits they qualify for due to complex eligibility requirements and scattered information across agencies. BEARS empowers citizens to easily discover benefits they’re entitled to, helping bridge the gap between available programs and those who need them most.
My Role: Front End Development and UI design
Tech: Vue, Nuxt, Vuex, search.gov, USWDS
USWDS Together Report
Government agencies needed visibility into the impact and adoption of the United States Web Design System across federal websites. This interactive report showcased community contributions and usage statistics to demonstrate the design system’s value for the 3.3.0 release.
My Role: UX Design and Front End Development
Tech: Jekyll, SASS, USWDS, Cloud.gov Pages
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Automation
Cloud service providers faced lengthy manual processes to achieve FedRAMP compliance, creating barriers to Government cloud adoption. ASAP streamlines these workflows, reducing time-to-authorization and helping agencies access modern cloud services faster.
My Role: UX Design and Front End Development
Tech: TypeScript, React, SASS, USWDS, Cloud.gov Pages
AMEDD Center of History & Heritage
Military personnel and researchers needed better access to Army medical history resources and archives. The outdated website hindered public access to critical historical information that preserves and shares the legacy of Army medical services.
My Role: Website redesign and development
Tech: Gatsby, .NET API, search.gov, USWDS
Borden Institute
Military medical professionals needed better access to authoritative medical publications and resources. The redesigned site improved discoverability and user experience, earning recognition with a 2020 Web Award for Best Retail Website.
My Role: Website redesign and development
Tech: Gatsby, .NET API, USWDS
U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence
Complex organizational structure and outdated design made it difficult for military medical personnel to access critical education resources and training materials. The redesigned site streamlined navigation and improved user experience, earning recognition with a 2019 Web Award for web development.
My Role: Website redesign and development
Tech: Gatsby, .NET API, USWDS
Threads of Love For Heaven’s Sake
A San Antonio non-profit chapter needed to transition from paper-based outreach to digital presence to better coordinate volunteers and accept online donations for their mission of providing comfort items to families in crisis.
My Role: Design and development from paper brochure to fully functional website with donation capabilities
Tech: Gatsby, React, custom Google Sheets integration, Netlify
College Of Biomedical Equipment Technology
An educational institution needed to modernize their outdated website with improved security and contemporary design to better serve students in the biomedical equipment field and enhance their online presence.
My Role: Website redesign with security hardening and modern tech stack implementation
Tech: Gatsby, React, custom Google Sheets, Microsoft Azure, Netlify
David Portillo Tenor
Professional opera singer needed a sophisticated digital portfolio to showcase performances, media, and biography to industry professionals and fans, with integrated calendar functionality for upcoming shows.
My Role: Web design and development with content management system
Tech: Strapi backend, Gatsby frontend (2021 rebuild)
Sean Dorr Portfolio
Graphic artist and designer required a clean, professional portfolio website to showcase creative work and attract potential clients in the design industry.
My Role: Web design and development
Tech: Jekyll, GitHub Pages hosting