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Hi, I’m Chris Hassall-Rickels, a Senior Frontend Engineer with 15+ years of building accessible, user-focused web applications. I enjoy turning complex ideas into intuitive interfaces and have a track record of leading technical initiatives and strengthening collaborative teams. I’m passionate about accessibility, performance, and delivering value to teachers, pupils, families, everyone. I’ve led frontend guilds, implemented features like text-to-speech, and spent time in classrooms gathering real-world feedback. I mentor teammates, share knowledge, and stay curious about new tools and design patterns to help teams work smarter and build products that people love.…Hi, I’m Chris Hassall-Rickels, a Senior Frontend Engineer with 15+ years of building accessible, user-focused web applications. I enjoy turning complex ideas into intuitive interfaces and have a track record of leading technical initiatives and strengthening collaborative teams. I’m passionate about accessibility, performance, and delivering value to teachers, pupils, families, everyone. I’ve led frontend guilds, implemented features like text-to-speech, and spent time in classrooms gathering real-world feedback. I mentor teammates, share knowledge, and stay curious about new tools and design patterns to help teams work smarter and build products that people love.

Chris Hassall-Rickels

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, +4

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Hi, I’m Chris Hassall-Rickels, a Senior Frontend Engineer with 15+ years of building accessible, user-focused web applications. I enjoy turning complex ideas into intuitive interfaces and have a track record of leading technical initiatives and strengthening collaborative teams. I’m passionate about accessibility, performance, and delivering value to teachers, pupils, families, everyone. I’ve led frontend guilds, implemented features like text-to-speech, and spent time in classrooms gathering real-world feedback. I mentor teammates, share knowledge, and stay curious about new tools and design patterns to help teams work smarter and build products that people love.…Hi, I’m Chris Hassall-Rickels, a Senior Frontend Engineer with 15+ years of building accessible, user-focused web applications. I enjoy turning complex ideas into intuitive interfaces and have a track record of leading technical initiatives and strengthening collaborative teams. I’m passionate about accessibility, performance, and delivering value to teachers, pupils, families, everyone. I’ve led frontend guilds, implemented features like text-to-speech, and spent time in classrooms gathering real-world feedback. I mentor teammates, share knowledge, and stay curious about new tools and design patterns to help teams work smarter and build products that people love.

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Hi, I’m Chris Hassall-Rickels, a Senior Frontend Engineer with 15+ years of building accessible, user-focused web applications. I enjoy turning complex ideas into intuitive interfaces and have a track record of leading technical initiatives and strengthening collaborative teams. I’m passionate about accessibility, performance, and delivering value to teachers, pupils, families, everyone.

I’ve led frontend guilds, implemented features like text-to-speech, and spent time in classrooms gathering real-world feedback. I mentor teammates, share knowledge, and stay curious about new tools and design patterns to help teams work smarter and build products that people love.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Atom Learning

January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026

Led frontend guild at Atom Learning for 2 years, developing an inclusive, feedback-based environment leading to a large increase in knowledge sharing and productive cross-team work. Drove features such as text-to-speech to improve accessibility for thousands of pupils. Visited school classrooms to gather vital pupil feedback and shape product direction. Completed an internal management training course and a public speaking class.

Senior Frontend Developer at Openwrks

December 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Built React/TypeScript API-driven frontend for debt management platform, helping thousands of vulnerable customers manage spending. Wireframed, designed and developed the front-end UI for the operations dashboard, improving internal workflows and case management.

Senior Frontend Web Developer at Distinction Ltd.

January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018

Turned designs from flat concepts into fully functioning sites in Kentico CMS, delivering many client sites on tight deadlines. Used HTML, CSS, C#, JavaScript, jQuery. Focused on responsive design and accessibility. Collaborated with clients to gather feedback and define requirements.

Frontend Web Developer at Senior Internet

June 1, 2006 - December 1, 2015

Lead frontend developer for website builds and redesigns using in-house CMS; developed accessibility and cross-browser/device compatibility, including support for IE6.