🌟 Davis Oliver Wayne
📍 7225 Mitchell Lane, Morganza, LA 70759
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[email protected] | 📞 (586) 202-4514
🗓️DOB: October 18, 1978
🧠 Professional Summary
Seasoned front-end developer and UI/UX craftsman with over 20 years of hands-on experience
translating human emotion into intuitive, responsive, and accessible web design. Passionate
about shaping the future of human-computer interaction through cutting-edge technology—and
now, through AI. With a deep background in HTML/CSS, modern JavaScript frameworks, and
visual storytelling, I bring not only clean code but thoughtful user experience design to every line
I write. Eager to help train generative AI to think, design, and build like a front-end artist.
🛠️Technical Skills
Languages & Frameworks: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React,
Next.js, Vue.js, Svelte
UI/UX Design: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, responsive design, accessibility (WCAG),
interaction design
Tools & Platforms: Git/GitHub, Vite, Webpack, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Firebase,
Netlify, Chrome DevTools
Accessibility: ARIA roles, semantic HTML, screen reader testing, contrast checks
Other Skills: Design systems, cross-browser compatibility, mobile-first design,
component libraries
💼 Professional Experience
Senior Front-End Developer
Cypress River Technologies – Lafayette, LA
2014 – Present
Led a UI overhaul of a real-time energy analytics dashboard, increasing engagement by
47%
Built scalable React components integrated with RESTful APIs and WebSocket
connections
Mentored junior developers and introduced accessibility-first design principles
Developed design documentation for internal tools and trained staff in UX best practices
Collaborated with back-end teams to ensure pixel-perfect, high-performance web apps
Web Interface Specialist
Delta Bay Digital – Baton Rouge, LA
2007 – 2014
Engineered mobile-friendly UI layouts for healthcare and legal client portals
Maintained a 95%+ client satisfaction rating through pixel-accurate implementation and
empathy-driven design
Introduced Vue.js to modernize legacy jQuery-based components
Created internal style guides and modular component libraries
Freelance Front-End Developer & Designer
Remote (U.S. & Canada Clients)
2003 – 2007
Delivered more than 70 client projects ranging from eCommerce to nonprofits
Specialized in small business websites with strong branding and intuitive navigation
Designed and implemented bilingual interfaces for Canadian clients
Built reusable design templates to reduce client costs and improve launch speed
🎓 Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Northwestern State University of Louisiana – Natchitoches, LA
Graduated: 2001
Certificate in Web Design and UX Fundamentals
Louisiana Delta Community College – Monroe, LA
Completed: 2003
🧭 Selected Projects & Contributions
🔁 Component Refactor for Legacy ERP System: Rebuilt bloated, inaccessible UI with
modular React + Tailwind, cutting load time by 40%
👁 Design Accessibility Audits: Conducted audits and retrofits for government contract
interfaces to meet WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
🎨 AI Prompt Engineering Mockups: Recently contributed annotated Figma mockups to
help fine-tune AI models on layout logic and UI consistency
💬 Why I'm Applying
I’ve always believed great design disappears into the background—it just feels right. The
opportunity to help train AI to build intuitive, beautiful, human-centered interfaces is more than a
job—it's a chance to mentor the next generation of thinking machines. I want to leave a
fingerprint on the future of digital creativity by ensuring AI learns not just how to code, but how
to care about users.
📌 Additional Details
Eligible to work remotely in the United States
Open to flexible and freelance work arrangements
Rate expectations: Flexible, based on project type and impact
Available to start immediately
