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I'm Daniel Buchanan, a creative and technical leader with 10+ years of experience delivering user-centric digital platforms. As Director of Design & Experience and hands-on AEM Frontend Developer, I bridge creative vision and execution—defining UX strategy while building scalable solutions in AEM (CQ5 → AEMaaCS). I have a strong background in React, Vue, modern CSS, and API integrations, and I excel at leading cross-functional teams in agile environments to ship impactful products. I thrive on turning complex problems into elegant user experiences and scalable technical foundations.…I'm Daniel Buchanan, a creative and technical leader with 10+ years of experience delivering user-centric digital platforms. As Director of Design & Experience and hands-on AEM Frontend Developer, I bridge creative vision and execution—defining UX strategy while building scalable solutions in AEM (CQ5 → AEMaaCS). I have a strong background in React, Vue, modern CSS, and API integrations, and I excel at leading cross-functional teams in agile environments to ship impactful products. I thrive on turning complex problems into elegant user experiences and scalable technical foundations.

Daniel Buchanan

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, UX Designer, +3

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I'm Daniel Buchanan, a creative and technical leader with 10+ years of experience delivering user-centric digital platforms. As Director of Design & Experience and hands-on AEM Frontend Developer, I bridge creative vision and execution—defining UX strategy while building scalable solutions in AEM (CQ5 → AEMaaCS). I have a strong background in React, Vue, modern CSS, and API integrations, and I excel at leading cross-functional teams in agile environments to ship impactful products. I thrive on turning complex problems into elegant user experiences and scalable technical foundations.…I'm Daniel Buchanan, a creative and technical leader with 10+ years of experience delivering user-centric digital platforms. As Director of Design & Experience and hands-on AEM Frontend Developer, I bridge creative vision and execution—defining UX strategy while building scalable solutions in AEM (CQ5 → AEMaaCS). I have a strong background in React, Vue, modern CSS, and API integrations, and I excel at leading cross-functional teams in agile environments to ship impactful products. I thrive on turning complex problems into elegant user experiences and scalable technical foundations.

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I’m Daniel Buchanan, a creative and technical leader with 10+ years of experience delivering user-centric digital platforms. As Director of Design & Experience and hands-on AEM Frontend Developer, I bridge creative vision and execution—defining UX strategy while building scalable solutions in AEM (CQ5 → AEMaaCS).

I have a strong background in React, Vue, modern CSS, and API integrations, and I excel at leading cross-functional teams in agile environments to ship impactful products. I thrive on turning complex problems into elegant user experiences and scalable technical foundations.

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Work Experience

Director of Design & Experience at Monarch

November 1, 2025 - Present

Define UX vision and strategy across Brightscript digital platforms. Lead end-to-end design initiatives aligned with business goals. Drive innovation to improve engagement and customer satisfaction.

AEM Frontend Developer at Bounteous

March 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025

Developed AEM components using React/Vue with Node.js backends; styled with Tailwind/Bootstrap. Integrated REST/GraphQL APIs and updated Sling Models to meet evolving requirements. Managed work in Jira with Git-based workflows and code reviews.

AEM JavaScript Developer at American Bar Association

January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022

Built AEM 6.x components and dynamic forms for americanbar.org. Collaborated on Java API integrations to improve reliability and performance.

Digital Marketing Specialist at American Bar Association

March 1, 2013 - January 1, 2020

Built reusable AEM CQ5 components supporting marketing initiatives using React and Vue. Designed sites and forms, enforcing style guides and streamlining authoring workflows.