EdSight Archive (2021)
Modernized logo, standardized data page layouts, created custom CSS, and trained agency administrators on Sitecore management.
Connecticut Digital Service
Senior UX/UI Front-End Developer and Designer, 2021-2015 Designed and developed accessible government websites serving millions of Connecticut residents. Built custom Sitecore CMS components, created design system standards, and collaborated with state agencies through Agile workflows. Provided UX design using Figma, accessibility consulting, graphics production, and technical training.
Agencies served: Clean Slate, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Public Health (DPH), State Board of Education (EdSight)
Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Bootstrap, Sitecore CMS, Figma, Adobe XD, JIRA, Agile, JotForms
Key Contributions
- Designed and implemented responsive, WCAG-compliant components
- Created custom data table code snippets for complex state information
- Established UX and accessibility best practices across multiple agencies
- Developed training materials and documentation for Sitecore CMS
- Collaborated across design, development, and content teams using Agile methodology
- Delivered projects on tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards
Featured Projects
Digital Training Center
Enterprise resource for Connecticut's Sitecore CMS and statewide design system. Provided agencies with documentation, training materials, and best practice guidelines.
- Built Training Center pages in Sitecore
- Established style and brand consistency standards
- Wrote documentation for Sitecore components
- Collaborated with technical and training leads
EdSight
Data portal for the Connecticut State Board of Education featuring dynamic data feeds embedded via iframes. Designed two versions: production site and prototype using 2023 statewide rebrand.
EdSight Prototype (2023)
Updated design incorporating statewide rebrand with new section landing pages. Project was in active development at time of departure.
Knowledge Base Redesign
Led UX research and design for knowledge base enhancement project. Conducted competitive analysis of state government websites, corporate sites, and news organizations to identify best practices for content-rich pages.
- Research goals
- Add sticky navigation for long-form content
- Improve accessibility
- Balance new features with performance
- Process
- Analyzed Massachusetts and other state websites
- Studied Boston.com's content UX patterns
- Created annotated wireframes and feature recommendations
- Collaborated with team to consolidate requirements
Project was in wireframing phase at time of departure.
Additional Responsibilities
Cybersecurity Compliance
Completed monthly security awareness training in compliance with the Connecticut Data Privacy Act, covering topics including malware prevention, phishing awareness, and two-factor authentication best practices.
Graphics & Visual Assets
Created custom infographics, updated state agency logos, and produced state seals for various digital properties.
Training & Documentation
Developed accessibility guidelines, Sitecore component documentation, and conducted training sessions for agency administrators.
