Michael Puckett UX Engineer

I'm a creative technologist with over 10 years of professional JavaScript experience and an educational background in graphic design.

I'm a passionate advocate of digital accessibility, and I specialize in building accessible digital products and tools.

Skills

  1. Accessibility

    To accommodate all users, including those using assistive technologies, such as screen readers or voice control, I implement semantic markup, using ARIA where appropriate, and follow best practices.

    I have worked on websites subject to legal action on the grounds of inaccessibility. The code I wrote needed to pass internal standards and external audits.

    I adhere to WCAG in both letter and spirit, as I believe that any set of accessibility guidelines stems from a universal right to information.

  2. JavaScript

    I have an advanced understanding of ES/JavaScript, along with a strong familiarity with TypeScript.

    I am highly efficient working with Vue, Lit, Svelte, React, and similar reactive MVC frameworks. I also have a solid understanding of the DOM and other native web APIs.

    Although I specialize in client-side development, I have set up servers in Node.js and am comfortable coding for the backend.

  3. Standards Engineering

    I have architected the development of complex brand-wide design systems, utilizing both Design Tokens and Atomic Design principles.

    I have also led successful projects to define and standardize coding guidelines for large engineering teams.

Experience

  1. Google, UX Engineer
    Start Date
    2022

    I'm building digital experiences for the Google brand, using Lit and TypeScript.

  2. PRO Unlimited, UX Engineer at Google
    Start Date
    2021
    End Date
    2022

    I contracted at Google for a year prior to joining.

  3. LiveSchool, Frontend Engineer
    Start Date
    2018
    End Date
    2021

    I built the front-end for LiveSchool's realtime classroom behavior-tracking platform.

    I ideated and prototyped accessible UX patterns with a cross-functional team.

  4. Prosoft, Web Developer at Humana
    Start Date
    2016
    End Date
    2018

    I built a library of accessible web components that was shared across many enterprise products for the third largest health insurer in the US.

  5. Apple, UI Engineer
    Start Date
    2013
    End Date
    2016

    I built interfaces to support product launches, campaigns, and transactions on apple.com. I was part of a team that created a company-wide SCSS framework.

  6. TekSystems, Web Developer at CNN
    Start Date
    2013
    End Date
    2013

    I worked on the responsive redesign and replatforming of cnn.com.

  7. iostudio, Frontend Developer
    Start Date
    2012
    End Date
    2013

    I built marketing websites and web apps for national clients, including the National Guard.

  8. Fruit of the Loom, Web Developer
    Start Date
    2011
    End Date
    2012

    I designed and developed a relaunch of jerzees.com.

  9. Communication Components, Web Developer
    Start Date
    2010
    End Date
    2012

    I worked on a web app that generated print marketing materials for small businesses.

Education

  1. Western Kentucky University, BA, Advertising & Graphic Design
    Start Date
    2005
    End Date
    2009

    Graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA).

    Coursework included Art, Design, Digital Media, and Creative Strategy.