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Hi! I’m Connor Bennett, a frontend-focused developer and UI/UX designer who loves turning ideas into clean, usable software. I design interfaces in Figma, implement them with React Native and JavaScript, and build robust backends with Python and FastAPI. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy shipping features that make a real difference for users.
I value collaborative processes, code quality, and accessible design. In my spare time I contribute to open-source projects, experiment with new tools, and mentor peers on agile design practices.
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Language
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Work Experience
Independent Development Contractor (Part-Time) at Apex Initiatives LLC
August 1, 2025 - PresentDesigning UI/UX for core features using Figma and other design platforms to develop a React Native application. Using JavaScript to develop the front end, and all API endpoints necessary for said features.
UI/UX Developer (Project Lead) at AetherHost
April 1, 2025 - PresentLeveraging AI to create personalized schedules for employees based on user input for desired hours, availability, and other factors. Designed and developed user interfaces for employee scheduling using UI/UX design, including features for scheduling, financial reporting, inventory tracking, and other core hotel management functions. Implemented CRUD and many other API endpoints using MongoDB for data storage.
Web Developer (Project) at Paradise Pours
August 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Designed and implemented a large portion of the user interface and features within the web application. Created changing daily, weekly, and monthly features that greatly improved user experience. Collaborated with a team of five to design and implement API endpoints, leveraging MongoDB for data base management and data retrieval.
Gantt Chart Creation for Students at Ganttify - Gantt Chart Creation For Students
April 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Designed and optimized many new features involving calendars, invitations, and chart creation. Created, tested, and launched a full Discord bot which improved user experience through automated notifications and command-based user interaction. Optimized API calling frequencies across the platform. Collaborated with a team of six Agile Scrum team members to deliver and deploy sprint-based updates to a live production website, maintaining seamless user experience and system uptime.
Independent Development Contractor (Part-Time) at Apex Initiatives LLC
August 1, 2025 - PresentDesigning UI/UX for core features using Figma and other design platforms to develop a React Native application; Using JavaScript to develop the frontend, and all API endpoints necessary for said features.
Independent Development Contractor (Part-Time) at Apex Initiatives LLC
August 1, 2021 - PresentDesigning UI/UX for core features using Figma to develop a React Native application; frontend development with JavaScript; writing RESTful API endpoints; collaborating on the Ganttify project for students; deploying and maintaining an API-driven system; implementing authentication flows with JWT; working with an Agile team to deliver sprint-based updates and maintain high uptime.
Software Developer (Freelance) at Paradise Pours
August 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Designed and implemented a large portion of the user interface and features within the web application; created time-based content to enhance user engagement; collaborated to design and implement RESTful and other API endpoints; used MongoDB for data storage and retrieval.
Software Developer (Freelance) at AetherHost
August 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Leveraged AI to create personalized schedules for employees based on user-input factors; designed and developed a Vue-based UI for core hotel management features such as employee scheduling and financial reporting; implemented RESTful and other API endpoints in a Python FastAPI backend with MongoDB structure.
Independent Development Contractor (Part-Time) at Apex Initiatives LLC
August 1, 2021 - PresentDesign UI/UX features using Figma to support a React Native application. Develop frontend logic with JavaScript based on designed mockups. Create RESTful API endpoints with industry-standard security practices. Projects include Ganttify – Gantt Chart Creation For Students (ganttify.ucf.com). Aug 2024–Apr 2025: designed and implemented features to clone Jira’s standard workflow. Implemented a Digital Ocean Droplet-hosted Discord bot to handle notifications and user-interaction. Optimized REST API calls across the platform, reducing latency by ~10%. Gained hands-on experience with full authentication flow using JWTs and role-based access control. Collaborated with 5 Agile Scrum teammates to deploy updates to a live production site with ~99% uptime for hundreds of users. Apr 2025–Aug 2025: AetherHost – AI-driven hotel management; built a Vue-based UI for scheduling and reporting; implemented RESTful and other API endpoints in a Python FastAPI backend with MongoDB. May 2024–Aug
Independent Development Contractor (Part-Time) at Apex Initiatives LLC
August 1, 2021 - PresentDesigned UI/UX for core features using Figma; developed frontend with JavaScript based on designs; wrote RESTful API endpoints; implemented authentication flow with JWT; deployed a Discord bot on a Digital Ocean droplet; collaborated with five Agile Scrum team members to deploy sprint updates to a live production site with ~99% uptime for hundreds of users; implemented a Python FastAPI backend with MongoDB; optimized API call frequency to reduce latency by ~10%.
Frontend / UI/UX Engineer (Project: Paradise Pours) at Paradise Pours
August 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Designed and implemented a large portion of the user interface and features within the web application; created time-based content to significantly enhance user engagement; collaborated with a team to deploy RESTful endpoints and manage data with MongoDB; built web components to support the nutritional scraping application.
Frontend/AI-Driven UI Engineer (Project: AetherHost) at AetherHost
August 20, 2025 - September 26, 2025AI-driven hotel management system: created personalized employee scheduling and financial reporting interfaces; built core hotel management UI using Vue; implemented RESTful API endpoints and integrated AI-driven features; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready enhancements.
Independent Development Contractor (Part-Time) at Apex Initiatives LLC
August 20, 2021 - PresentDesigning UI/UX features using Figma to develop a React Native application; developing the frontend base with JavaScript; writing RESTful API endpoints and securing API design with JWT-based authentication; collaborating with a 5-member Agile Scrum team to deploy sprint updates; implementing a live production site; projects include Ganttify (Gantt Chart Creation for Students) and live updates for a live production site; optimizing frontend performance and reducing API latency by approximately 10%.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Central Florida, College of Computer Science
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Central Florida, College of Computer Science
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Central Florida, College of Engineering and Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Central Florida, College of Engineering and Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025 at University of Central Florida, College of Engineering and Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025B.S. in Computer Science at University of Central Florida, College of Engineering and Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Qualifications
AT&T 2024 Technology Academy
July 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025AT&T 2024 Technology Academy
July 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025AT&T Technology Academy
July 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Pegasus Gold Scholarship
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Bright Futures Scholarship (Florida Academic Scholars)
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Other One-Time Scholarships
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025AT&T Technology Academy
July 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Pegasus Gold Scholarship
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Bright Futures, Florida Academic Scholars
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Other One-Time Scholarships
May 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025Pegasus Gold Scholarship
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Bright Futures - Florida Academic Scholar
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025AT&T Technology Academy Certification
July 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Other One-Time Scholarships
May 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025AT&T Technology Academy Certification
July 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Pegasus Gold Scholarship
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Bright Futures - Florida Academic Scholars
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Other One-Time Scholarships
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Education
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