# Nicholas Davis > Senior Front End Engineer & UI/UX Designer | MS in Information Systems Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/nicholasdavis1 15+ years mastering front end development and crafting intuitive UI/UX designs. I have a master's degree in information systems and a passion for learning new technologies and best practices. ## Work Experience ### Lead UI/UX Designer & Front End Developer @ The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | United States As Lead UI/UX Designer and Front End Developer, I drive the design and technical execution of data-centric tools and products that support the foundation’s mission to solve social challenges through technology. I collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define product vision, architect scalable front-end systems, and deliver inclusive user experiences grounded in data ethics and accessibility. • Led design and front-end development for Grant Guardian, an open data platform that brings transparency to grantmaking across the United States. • Developed a design system tailored for mission-driven data tools, ensuring visual consistency and accessibility across the product suite. • Engineered modular, reusable components in React and TypeScript, streamlining development velocity and system scalability. • Advocated for accessibility and inclusive design practices, meeting WCAG standards and promoting equitable. ### Sr. Lead Front End Software Engineer (Hybrid Designer + Developer) @ IBM Jan 2015 – Jan 2023 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Led strategic design, front-end development, and analytics for SaaS tools in an Agile environment. Managed CI/CD pipelines for seamless integration and deployment. Aligned strategies with client needs, prioritizing intuitive interfaces and high-performance front ends. Fostered collaboration across teams to exceed user expectations and drive innovation. • Spearheaded and directed a high-performing team in conceptualizing, designing, and developing cutting-edge SaaS tools within an Agile environment, setting the standard for innovation and exceeding user expectations. • Formulated and executed comprehensive strategies for CI/CD pipeline implementation, leveraging Docker, Jenkins, and GitHub to optimize integration and deployment workflows, resulting in a significant 40% reduction in time-to-market. • Provided mentorship and guidance to cross-functional teams comprising UX/UI designers, front-end developers, and QA engineers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivering exceptional user-centric solutions. • Architected and engineered highly scalable single-page web applications, employing a sophisticated technology stack including JavaScript, Typescript, Angular, Node.js, HTML5, SCSS, and Carbon design web components, yielding a substantial 25% enhancement in application performance. • Continuously optimized web application performance through rigorous analysis and implementation of best practices, enhancing speed, reliability, and security in production environments to elevate user satisfaction and retention. • Led initiatives to establish and maintain UI/UX consistency across the SaaS product suite, championing a seamless and intuitive user experience. • Made critical Angular architecture decisions, fostering team collaboration and ensuring the development of clean, maintainable, and visually appealing applications. ### Programmer Analyst II @ Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 | Philadelphia Managing full-stack responsibilities, including frontend development, application logic, services, data persistence, and server setup and maintenance, to ensure seamless integration and optimal system performance. • Led the development of robust full-stack solutions encompassing frontend development, application logic, services, and data persistence, while also managing server setup and maintenance, ensuring seamless operation of critical systems. • Implemented the Bootstrap framework to create dynamic and responsive web pages that delivered optimal performance across various browsers and mobile devices, enhancing user accessibility and engagement. • Analyzed user requirements and requests to determine program parameters, leveraging analytical skills to assess whether new programs needed to be developed or existing ones could be modified to meet the desired objectives, resulting in efficient resource utilization. • Designed and developed comprehensive data flow diagrams to analyze data flow within the organization, providing valuable insights into system architecture and facilitating informed decision-making. • Applied advanced principles of Object-Oriented Programming to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions, optimizing application performance and scalability to meet evolving business needs. ### Web Developer @ AMI Entertainment Network, LLC Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 | Feasterville-Trevose Worked as an integral part of a cohesive team by solving problems and building innovative web solutions from open source software. Participated in all stages of design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance. • Directed the entire lifecycle of website projects, from conceptualization to final delivery, ensuring optimal site architecture and user interface design. • Executed the development of WordPress sites, translating Photoshop layouts into HTML/CSS frameworks and custom themes, functions, and plugins, driving functionality and performance. Established and maintained extensive libraries of reusable code, optimizing the WordPress development cycle and expediting project delivery. • Designed captivating interfaces and graphics for presentations and mobile applications, enhancing visual appeal and user engagement. • Implemented advanced search engine optimization techniques into website projects, enhancing search rankings and driving organic traffic growth. • Provided comprehensive insights to stakeholders and executives through regular reports and custom dashboards in Google Webmaster Tools and Google Analytics, informing strategic decision-making and achieving business objectives. ### Software Developer @ Lockheed Martin Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | Mount Laurel Acquired diverse technological skills through collaboration with seasoned engineers. Played a key role in designing, constructing, and testing core platform components. Conducted research to identify solutions for platform requirements and contributed to the development of tools to enhance supportability. • Learned different technologies by pairing with experienced engineers. • Designed, built and tested the core components of the platform. • Investigated solutions to platform requirements. • Assisted in tool creation to improve supportability. ### Web Developer @ Phil17 Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 | Philadelphia Experienced in designing and developing websites using JavaScript, PHP, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Flash. Proficient in implementing SEO strategies for improved search engine visibility. Skilled in Social Media Optimization and Marketing on platforms such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, and WordPress. • Proficiency in web development tools including JavaScript, PHP, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Flash. • Practical experience implementing SEO (Search Engine Optimization) strategies to enhance website visibility. • Skills in Social Media Optimization and Marketing (SMO/SMM) on platforms such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, and WordPress. • Hands-on involvement in digital marketing activities to build and strengthen online presence. ## Education ### Master of Science in Information Systems in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Drexel University ### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Information Systems DeVry University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nicholas-davis - Portfolio: https://www.NicholasDavis.com - GitHub: https://github.com/nicholas-davis --- Source: https://flows.cv/nicholasdavis1 JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/nicholasdavis1/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31