Hi. I'm Brittany.
If there were a movie about my career, the AOL dial-up sound would play over the opening credits and the scene would open with a preteen girl huddled over a clunky computer in the early aughts. Always curious about technology, I discovered the joy of coding the way many millennials did… by experimenting with an ever-evolving Internet.
My GeoCities site introduced me to the exhilaration of creating something out of nothing. I bought my first domain name when I was 12, after begging my parents for it the way many that age would ask for a new bicycle. My very first clients were friends looking to spruce up their Xanga and MySpace pages. They each compensated me with a secure position in their Top 8.
Many years later, I am a front-end engineer with over a decade of professional experience who strives to deliver a wonderful experience to all users. My technical expertise is in front-end languages. I have extensive knowledge of accessibility, performance optimization, front-end architecture, technical debt reduction, and testing methodologies. My interest in developer experience has grown after witnessing peers grappling with legacy codebases.
Amongst colleagues, I am best known for my clear and direct communication, high standards of quality, and commitment to continuous improvement for myself, other individuals, and the team. As a versatile and fast learner, I constantly seek to deepen my knowledge and understand the “why.” I am comfortable flexing to full-stack engineering and have experience in technical product management and leading engineering teams. I value skills that go far beyond the CLI and IDE.
Outside of work, I find myself drawn to finding and fostering community. I manage a book club with over 600 Facebook members and facilitate in-person monthly meetings with 30+ attendees. I volunteer at a local yoga studio in exchange for classes. I am also a member of a women’s running club.
I am currently seeking new opportunities and would love to connect for leads, networking, or just a friendly chat.
Skills.
- HTML
- CSS
- Sass
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
- npm
- PHP
- WordPress
- Shopify
- Architecture
- Component Design
- Design Systems
- Graphic Design
- Prototyping
- User Experience
- Agile
- CI/CD
- Git
- Jira
- Performance
- TDD
- Webpack
- Accessibility
- Code Review
- Coding Standards
- Unit Testing
- Backlog Management
- Consulting
- Technical Product Management
- Coaching
- Collaboration
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Writing
Experience.
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Alley Feb 2019 - Dec 2023Principal Front-End Software Engineer
Architected and engineered the front end of online news platforms with millions of monthly visitors.
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Universal Music Group Apr 2017 - Feb 2019Senior Engineering Manager
Scoped and directed large-scale development projects while consulting as a technical resource for high-profile clients.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer Oct 2016 - Mar 2017Front-End Software Engineer
Crafted impactful front-end features for Pennsylvania's leading newspaper.
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Inverse Paradox Apr 2014 - Sept 2016Full-Stack Software Engineer
Engineered customizable WordPress themes tailored to client needs and branding.
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beMarketing Oct 2013 - Apr 2014Front-End Software Engineer and Graphic Designer
Developed websites and designed graphics for local businesses in the Philadelphia area.
Want to know more?
Request my resume at brittanycodes [at] gmail [dot] com or check out my LinkedIn.
Portfolio.
✨ coming soon ✨
I am actively developing new public-facing projects for my portfolio. Thank you for your patience! For code samples or additional information, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
In the meantime, you can get an idea of what I am capable of via GitHub and CodePen.
Get in Touch.
Have a question, idea, or thought? Send it my way!