About
I’m a UX Engineer and Front-End Developer who thrives at the intersection of design and engineering. My journey began at the University of Washington, where I earned a degree in journalism, received an Excellence in Journalism Award, and minored in music. As a journalist, I was drawn to the power of storytelling—but as a musician, I sought to create richer, more immersive experiences. Web development became the perfect medium to unite both passions, enabling me to weave together narrative, interactivity, and user-centered design.
At Microsoft, I had the privilege of working on the Windows Search Box team, where I improved the UI and contributed to a 7% increase in usage. As the team's accessibility expert, I ensured our interfaces met strict WCAG standards, reflecting my commitment to inclusive design.
I specialize in creating responsive, accessible web applications using React, TypeScript, and modern development practices. My background in both UX research and front-end development allows me to build interfaces that are not only visually appealing but also intuitive and user-centered.
Core Expertise
Frontend Technologies
- React & Next.js
- TypeScript & JavaScript
- HTML5 & CSS3
- Sass & Tailwind CSS
UX & Design
- WCAG Accessibility
- Figma & Adobe XD
- User Research
- Responsive Design
What Colleagues and Managers Say
Testimonials from colleagues and clients I have worked with
"Brian built a new web page for the 787 Dreamliner website and was great to work with. Asked the right questions and met our deadline. He is enthusiastic about web development and I would work with him again."
Andrea Sames
Project Manager at Boeing Creative Services
Boeing
I am a UX Engineer with seven years of experience bridging the gap between design and development. My journey began in journalism at the University of Washington, where I earned my degree and an Excellence in Journalism Award, before transitioning into the world of web development.
At Microsoft, I had the privilege of working on the Windows Search Box team, where I improved the UI and contributed to a 7% increase in usage. As the team's accessibility expert, I ensured our interfaces met strict WCAG standards, reflecting my commitment to inclusive design.
I specialize in creating responsive, accessible web applications using React, TypeScript, and modern development practices. My background in both UX research and front-end development allows me to build interfaces that are not only visually appealing but also intuitive and user-centered.
Core Expertise
Frontend Technologies
- React & Next.js
- TypeScript & JavaScript
- HTML5 & CSS3
- Sass & Tailwind CSS
UX & Design
- WCAG Accessibility
- Figma & Adobe XD
- User Research
- Responsive Design
What Colleagues and Managers Say
Testimonials from colleagues and clients I have worked with
"Brian built a new web page for the 787 Dreamliner website and was great to work with. Asked the right questions and met our deadline. He is enthusiastic about web development and I would work with him again."
Andrea Sames
Project Manager at Boeing Creative Services
Boeing
Portfolio
Projects
March Madness Game Predictor
Users can compare the stats and get game predictions of teams competing in the annual NCAA March Madness Tournament. The application fetches API JSON data which is then injected into a popular basketball game predictor formula. An Express Proxy server is used to bypass CORS restrictions using Node.js.
Projects
March Madness Game Predictor
Users can compare the stats and get game predictions of teams competing in the annual NCAA March Madness Tournament. The application fetches API JSON data which is then injected into a popular basketball game predictor formula. An Express Proxy server is used to bypass CORS restrictions using Node.js.
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Last updated: August 2025