Jannaee Sick

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UX/UI Designer and Front-end Engineer with 7+ years building user-centered web applications. Strong foundation in both design thinking and technical implementation, with expertise in JavaScript frameworks, design systems, and accessibility. Eager to explore conversational UI, AI visualization, and ethical design patterns and emerging AI technology.

Skills

UX/UI Design

User Research | Wireframing | Prototyping | Usability Testing | Information Architecture | User Personas | Journey Mapping | Accessibility Design (WCAG) | Design Systems | Interaction Design

Design Tools

Figma, Figma Make | Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe XD)

Front-end Development

HTML5 | CSS3 | JavaScript | TypeScript | React | Angular | Node.js | Responsive Design

Design Methodologies

Enterprise Design Thinking | User-Centered Design | Agile/Scrum | Design Sprints | A/B Testing

Collaboration Tools

Storybook | GIT | Jira | Confluence | Miro | Abstract

Emerging AI

Claude | ChatGPT | Midjourney | Veo | Figma Make

Professional Experience

UX/UI Designer & Front End Engineer

Applied Research Associates, Raleigh NC

March 2024 - Present
  • Lead UX/UI design for native and web applications supporting military and defense planning operations, translating complex operational requirements into intuitive user experiences
  • Conduct comprehensive user research, cognitive task analyses, and usability testing with end-users to validate design decisions and iterate on solutions
  • Create wireframes, mockups, high-fidelity prototypes, and design specifications that communicate design vision to stakeholders and development teams
  • Design and maintain design systems ensuring consistency across multiple applications and platforms
  • Implement front-end solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks
  • Apply software development best practices including code reviews, version control with GIT, and agile methodologies

Front End Engineer

Turbonomic at IBM, Raleigh NC

February 2022 - November 2023
  • Refactored API calls across shared React and Angular services using a common service layer, reducing code duplication by 30% and improving maintainability
  • Developed production features using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Angular within a Linux-based development environment
  • Conducted rigorous peer code reviews ensuring UI integrity, backward compatibility, and adherence to enterprise standards
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and QA in agile environment

Front End Engineer

Red Hat Marketplace at IBM, Raleigh NC

September 2019 - February 2022
  • Led design critique sessions and established design standards that improved UI consistency across the Red Hat Marketplace ecosystem
  • Spearheaded accessibility initiatives, conducting comprehensive audits and implementing WCAG 2.1 AA compliance updates across Angular and React applications
  • Developed custom HTML/JavaScript/React components based on Carbon Design System, deployed via Storybook for use by 12 cross-functional development teams
  • Engineered responsive, accessible transactional email templates serving 90% of internal software vendors

Front End Developer

MedThink Inc., Raleigh NC

January 2019 - September 2019
  • Developed and maintained responsive web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks, consistently meeting project deadlines
  • Improved application performance by 20% through systematic optimization, directly enhancing user experience and satisfaction
  • Collaborated with UX designers to translate wireframes and prototypes into production-ready interfaces

Digital UX Designer

EverBank, Jacksonville FL

September 2009 - December 2014
  • Pioneered design and development of one of the financial industry's first responsive banking websites, creating seamless mobile experiences for 3,500+ clients
  • Conducted user research and usability studies to identify pain points and opportunities for interface improvements
  • Established and maintained design pattern libraries ensuring consistency across digital touchpoints
  • Designed comprehensive digital interfaces and interactive elements for web applications
  • Collaborated with marketing, SEO specialists, and development teams to create intuitive interfaces that improved user satisfaction and reduced bounce rates by 25%

Community Leadership & Speaking

P-TECH Technical Manager

IBM, August 2021

Led high-performing team of interns to second place in People's Choice awards, mentoring on design thinking and agile methodologies while competing against 1,000 students nationwide

Red Hat Education Guild Program Lead

IBM, February 2022

Coordinated technical seminar series covering UX/UI best practices, accessibility standards, and emerging design trends for developers, designers, and product leaders

IBM Aspiring Leaders Development Program

IBM, November 2020

Selected by senior leadership for exclusive leadership training academy based on pioneering initiatives in diversity, team-building, and design advocacy

Speaker, All Things Open Conference

  • 2020: "Crushing React Bugs with Enzyme & Jest"
  • 2019: "Raising a Minority Child with STEM Skills"

Awards & Recognition

People's Choice Award

2020

Recognized for contributions to diversity, developer success, and educational excellence at IBM

Code.gov Hackathon Winner

2019

First place for exceptional problem-solving and user-focused bug resolution

Education & Certifications

IDEO University Creative Leadership | IDEO 2026
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner | IBM 2023
Accessibility Advocate | IBM 2020
IBM Agile Explorer Certification | IBM 2019
Google & Udacity Mobile Web Specialist Certification Sept 2018
Bachelor of Graphic Design | University of North Florida Dec 2005