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Hi, I’m John J. Catalfamo, a web designer with 30+ years of experience leading design and development projects. I’ve served as Website Designer UX UI for NYSITS and specialize in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Section 508 compliance, with hands-on experience with Sitecore, Joomla, WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite to deliver accessible, user-focused websites.
I’m passionate about creating inclusive digital experiences, collaborating across teams, and mentoring junior designers to raise design quality and consistency.
Skills
Work Experience
UX/UI Designer (Grade 18) at NYS ITS
May 1, 2015 - August 1, 2025Led the end-to-end design and development of user-centered state web applications, ensuring accessibility, compliance, and modernization aligned with NYS and federal digital service standards. Designed and implemented responsive layouts using HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and jQuery, improving page performance, navigation speed, and overall usability across desktop and mobile platforms by 30%. Created detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and user flows that reduced project development time by 25% through clearer communication and early alignment with stakeholder goals. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate Google Analytics for data-driven design insights, boosting user engagement and interaction rates by 18% through targeted interface improvements. Championed UX best practices, trained junior designers, and strengthened design consistency across multiple applications, fostering a culture of inclusivity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Website Designer & Developer (UX/UI) at General Dynamics
January 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013Led the full redesign of the legacy SharePoint 2010 intranet website, transforming usability, accessibility, and visual appeal, while ensuring full compliance with NYS digital accessibility standards. Modernized the platform using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, achieving a 40% improvement in page load speed, and a 25% increase in measurable employee engagement metrics. Directed UI restructuring and navigation overhaul to simplify daily workflows, reduce redundant clicks, and enhance overall user satisfaction across multiple departments and service divisions. Collaborated closely with executive stakeholders to align interface updates with operational goals, governance policies, and technical requirements, while maintaining system security and reliability. Utilized Dreamweaver CS6, Photoshop CS6, and Fireworks to develop cohesive visual assets, strengthening brand identity, and creating a more welcoming and intuitive digital workspace.
Website Content Manager at NYSERDA
October 1, 2010 - February 1, 2012Led collaboration with a cross-functional team of developers to redesign the NYSERDA website, integrating three separate sites into one unified platform for improved usability and content relevance. Oversaw the Sitecore CMS upgrade and migration to HTML5 with external CSS, ensuring full ADA and Section 508 compliance, validated through W3C standards and accessibility audits. Designed and optimized navigation, layouts, and graphics to streamline the user experience, resulting in a 35% increase in site traffic and a 20% reduction in navigation-related support requests. Managed accessibility remediation across all digital assets—including HTML, PDF, Word, and Excel documents—to ensure compliance with the Rehabilitation Act, and state digital standards.
Marketing Director at Pavement Technologies International Corp
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2009Oversaw the complete digital infrastructure of the company, from website development to internal systems, ensuring long-term reliability, security, and user accessibility across all business functions. Revamped the corporate website with a modern, interactive interface using Adobe CS4 Suite, Flash, and Dreamweaver, which boosted product inquiries and improved time on page by over 35%. Implemented and maintained SharePoint as a central hub for project collaboration, document control, and version tracking, cutting turnaround times on internal approvals by nearly 20%. Streamlined database and CRM workflows to improve data accuracy, strengthen client relationship tracking, and ensure ongoing compliance with internal IT security and retention policies.
Production Manager / UX/UI Designer at Tech Valley Graphics
November 1, 2007 - September 1, 2008Led multiple overlapping web initiatives using Project Manager and Plesk tools, achieving a 95% on-time completion rate, and improving overall client satisfaction scores by nearly 20%. Oversaw client relations, invoicing, and workflow tracking to maintain project accuracy, accountability, and consistent communication across all active design and development engagements. Implemented SharePoint 2010 as a secure internal intranet for document control, versioning, and workflow management, reducing administrative overhead, and tracking errors by approximately 25%. Applied Adobe CS5 Suite, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to develop validated code and dynamic layouts that elevated brand identity, user experience, and front-end performance across all platforms.
Owner / Web Developer & Designer (UX/UI) at Albany Graphics
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2007Directed the design and deployment of e-commerce websites and marketing platforms using Adobe CS5 Suite, Flash, and Dreamweaver, increasing client online sales and visibility by over 30%. Founded and managed a digital design and training business, leading a four-person creative team in delivering web development, branding, and accessibility-compliant solutions for diverse clients. Implemented Section 508 accessibility standards and HTML5/CSS3 validation to ensure regulatory compliance, integrating tools like JAWS to support inclusive digital access for clients with disabilities. Designed logos, marketing graphics, and interactive media packages tailored to small and midsized companies, helping more than 50 clients establish professional, recognizable brand identities.
Computer Analyst / Programmer at GE FANUC
May 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006Collaborated with a cross-functional engineering team to redesign and upgrade Coca-Cola's production monitoring systems, successfully migrating from Proficy iFIX32 to the more advanced iFIX40 platform. Utilized VMware Player and Workstation to develop, test, and deploy multi-environment virtual setups, enabling smoother integration between Windows, Linux, and Solaris-based systems, without downtime. Ensured all new software components met enterprise security and compliance standards, while documenting procedures to support sustainable system maintenance and future scalability. Applied Visual Basic and Proficy RTIP 2.6 to modernize real-time data visualization and automated reporting, increasing data accessibility, and reducing manual reporting time by nearly 30%.
Education
Web Development And Graphic Design at Computer Visions Training
January 1, 2002 - March 2, 2026Graphic Design at New Horizons Computer Center
January 1, 1999 - March 2, 2026Liberal Arts Studies at Hudson Valley Community College
January 1, 1997 - March 2, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services
Skills
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