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Hi, I’m Alex Bourt. I’m a senior front-end engineer with 15+ years of experience building production-grade applications and UI systems. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, modern front-end architecture, accessibility, and UX design. I collaborate across design and engineering, translating complex requirements into reliable, high-quality implementations with an eye for clarity and long-term maintainability. I enjoy bridging design and code, working in teams or independently to deliver scalable design systems and accessible interfaces that improve user experiences.…Hi, I’m Alex Bourt. I’m a senior front-end engineer with 15+ years of experience building production-grade applications and UI systems. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, modern front-end architecture, accessibility, and UX design. I collaborate across design and engineering, translating complex requirements into reliable, high-quality implementations with an eye for clarity and long-term maintainability. I enjoy bridging design and code, working in teams or independently to deliver scalable design systems and accessible interfaces that improve user experiences.

Alex Bourt

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, UI Designer, +1

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Hi, I’m Alex Bourt. I’m a senior front-end engineer with 15+ years of experience building production-grade applications and UI systems. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, modern front-end architecture, accessibility, and UX design. I collaborate across design and engineering, translating complex requirements into reliable, high-quality implementations with an eye for clarity and long-term maintainability. I enjoy bridging design and code, working in teams or independently to deliver scalable design systems and accessible interfaces that improve user experiences.…Hi, I’m Alex Bourt. I’m a senior front-end engineer with 15+ years of experience building production-grade applications and UI systems. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, modern front-end architecture, accessibility, and UX design. I collaborate across design and engineering, translating complex requirements into reliable, high-quality implementations with an eye for clarity and long-term maintainability. I enjoy bridging design and code, working in teams or independently to deliver scalable design systems and accessible interfaces that improve user experiences.

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Hi, I’m Alex Bourt. I’m a senior front-end engineer with 15+ years of experience building production-grade applications and UI systems. I specialize in JavaScript/TypeScript, modern front-end architecture, accessibility, and UX design. I collaborate across design and engineering, translating complex requirements into reliable, high-quality implementations with an eye for clarity and long-term maintainability.

I enjoy bridging design and code, working in teams or independently to deliver scalable design systems and accessible interfaces that improve user experiences.

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Design Engineer at Tokens Studio

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Developed core front-end features using React/TypeScript; implemented design system components (including Storybook); maintained accessibility following WCAG standards; built a Figma plugin that gives users enhanced control over design variables.

Founder & Software Developer at Brainshift

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Designed and developed a node-based generative design plugin for Figma (featured at Figma Config 2024) using TypeScript/Vanilla JS; migrated parts of codebase from C++ to JavaScript; managed product development from technical implementation to go-to-market.

Software Engineer at Personal Projects

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Developed an interactive musical synthesizer with real-time audio processing (C#, .NET); created a mechanical video game including user interaction design.

Foreman at Foreman Goodhouse Construction

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Managed project coordination and stakeholder communications across multiple projects; handled client relations, contract negotiations, and proposal development; ensured quality control.

UX Consultant at Independent

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Presented at professional conferences on UX design and UI development (World Usability Day 2012, CodeFest 2013, Dribbble 2014); wrote technical articles on computer graphics, UI and color theory; developed a UI framework and 2D vector graphics library for Windows (C++, Win32).

Lead UX Designer at Parallels

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Led a team of UX Designers in user research and UI design; integrated UX best practices and accessibility standards into development processes for 250+ developers.

Software Developer at Ilion Animation Studios

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Developed and maintained image processing and automation tools for Windows (C++, Python, Win32, Qt); worked with teams of compositors, animators, and developers to maintain tools for 200+ users.

Software Developer at Streamtec Spain

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006

Designed and implemented DRM packager and license server for Windows Media platform; developed video cataloging application with scene detection (C#, WinForms).

Software Developer at Star Telecom

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Designed and developed internal call processing and billing software (C#, WinForms, SQL Server); collaborated with management and vendors to integrate software with existing systems.