# Michael Misciagna > Staff Frontend Engineer Location: Concord, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/michaelmisciagna I have developed and designed the front-ends of massively trafficked websites. The current state of web production requires developers to have a design eye and understanding of user experience. No longer does it suffice to have designers and developers work in silos. Instead, they need to collaborate and understand the other’s role and capabilities. Having worked as both a front-end developer and designer, I have a proven ability to bridge the gap between these cross-disciplinary teams. Technical prowess… I am not beholden to any one front-end platform but am not against them either. I believe in using the right tool for the right project. I am proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript, and that affords me the ability to quickly become an expert in the platform du jour. The advantage of being an experienced developer is having the flexibility and wherewithal to find the best tool for the project. Design experience… As someone with both UX and UI design experience, as well as engineering expertise, I am able to create designs that are responsive across all devices and screen sizes. Additionally, I am able to quickly create and test prototypes within the browser as needed. I care about performance… I want to see our projects produce the desired results we set out to achieve, and not pat ourselves on the back just for launching something. I want to see them “land”. When given a project, I will complete it from start to launch and see it through its lifetime. ## Work Experience ### Staff Software Engineer @ Anzen Insurance Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area Engineering the frontend of the first risk management product that uses data from HR, payroll, and financial systems to help companies prevent management issues before they become claims. We are building the first insurance product of its kind – management insurance paired with a platform that helps companies prevent management liability risks. ### Frontend Engineer @ Aperian Global Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area Collaborated across a full stack to develop a DEI application that fosters inclusive environments and transforms mindsets within diverse organizations. Key tasks involved enhancing functionality and ensuring the smooth operation of the Aperian API, React frontend, and Drupal content management system. ### UX Engineer @ Google Jan 2015 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area Engineering Excellence Responsible for building and maintaining all of YouTube's off-app websites, totaling 50+ million of monthly users. All were built with accessibility (i.e. a11y) in mind and were responsible for millions of dollars of conversions. Leadership Independently led projects, such as youtube.com/ads, utilizing strong project management skills, in absence of dedicated project management staff. This includes overseeing our vendor’s engineering team, Cybage, on projects that required more than one engineer. Scalable Solutions Owner and creator of a JavaScript component library; emphasizing scalability and accessibility, styled using YouTube standards Led the development of brand guidelines in collaboration with YouTube's user experience designers. These guidelines are applied to all of YouTube's websites and must be approved by stakeholders before launch. Coordinated Worked with both external agencies and internal project managers across different time zones to review designs and optimize project timelines and results ### CTC @ Google Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 Technical in nature with a creative flare and strong industry knowledge. My goal is to simplify the lives of Creative designers and developers in getting Rich Media ads built and delivered via DoubleClick Studio. ### Designer & Front-End Developer on Wildifre product @ Google Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area ### Designer & Front-End Developer @ Wildfire Interactive Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | San Francisco Bay Area Expertly designed and developed marketing websites and brand campaigns for a diverse clientele including Fortune 500 companies. A fast-paced work environment and creative problem-solving skills resulted in a $350M Google acquisition in 2012. ### Interaction Designer @ TRAVELCLICK Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States Developed and designed visually stunning websites, behavioral marketing campaigns, and interactive media for top hotel brands, showcasing exceptional skills in creating engaging digital experiences. ### Contract Graphic Designer @ Universal Companies Jan 2007 – Jan 2010 Designed print materials within the marketing department. Projects included catalogs, brochures, packaging, advertising, flyers, displays, etc... ### Graphic Designer @ Kerosene Creative Services Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 Collaborated to design and perform quality assurance testing for interactive projects created for movies, video games and professional individuals. ### Freelance / Intern Graphic Designer @ Cartoon Network Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 Designed presentations, assets, banners and web page layouts for the Cartoon Network website. ### Graphic Design Intern @ Kingsport Times News Jan 2006 – Jan 2006 Designed banner ads, newspaper advertising & brochures with the direction of the Art Director within the graphics department. ## Education ### BFA in Graphic Design Savannah College of Art and Design ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michaelmisciagna - Website: https://www.michaelm.site --- Source: https://flows.cv/michaelmisciagna JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/michaelmisciagna/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-01