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Frontend Engineer with 5+ years of experience building clean, accessible, and thoughtful user interfaces. I specialize in modern React and TypeScript development, scalable design systems, and UI work that looks polished and feels smooth. I've led platform modernization, introduced stronger frontend practices, and delivered interfaces that raise the bar for usability, consistency, and speed. I value collaboration, maintainability, and user-centric design, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into delightful, high-performance web experiences.…Frontend Engineer with 5+ years of experience building clean, accessible, and thoughtful user interfaces. I specialize in modern React and TypeScript development, scalable design systems, and UI work that looks polished and feels smooth. I've led platform modernization, introduced stronger frontend practices, and delivered interfaces that raise the bar for usability, consistency, and speed. I value collaboration, maintainability, and user-centric design, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into delightful, high-performance web experiences.

Afton Gauntlett

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, UI Designer, +2

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Frontend Engineer with 5+ years of experience building clean, accessible, and thoughtful user interfaces. I specialize in modern React and TypeScript development, scalable design systems, and UI work that looks polished and feels smooth. I've led platform modernization, introduced stronger frontend practices, and delivered interfaces that raise the bar for usability, consistency, and speed. I value collaboration, maintainability, and user-centric design, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into delightful, high-performance web experiences.…Frontend Engineer with 5+ years of experience building clean, accessible, and thoughtful user interfaces. I specialize in modern React and TypeScript development, scalable design systems, and UI work that looks polished and feels smooth. I've led platform modernization, introduced stronger frontend practices, and delivered interfaces that raise the bar for usability, consistency, and speed. I value collaboration, maintainability, and user-centric design, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into delightful, high-performance web experiences.

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Frontend Engineer with 5+ years of experience building clean, accessible, and thoughtful user interfaces. I specialize in modern React and TypeScript development, scalable design systems, and UI work that looks polished and feels smooth.

I’ve led platform modernization, introduced stronger frontend practices, and delivered interfaces that raise the bar for usability, consistency, and speed. I value collaboration, maintainability, and user-centric design, and I enjoy turning complex requirements into delightful, high-performance web experiences.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

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Work Experience

Lead Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton

March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025

Led UI architecture for seven React applications, introduced a shared component library and multi-theme design system to reduce duplication and improve consistency. Delivered a production-grade data portal and contributed to wireframes, prototypes, and stakeholder reviews to accelerate delivery. Improved developer workflows with standardized Git practices and review processes, boosting velocity and visibility.

Founder & Developer at Gauntlet Designs

July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Delivered 10+ production websites for small businesses and nonprofits, from initial scoping to deployment on modern stacks (Vercel, React, Tailwind). Built and maintained an employee portal and fundraiser scheduling for Potomac Dining (a $300M franchise). Delivered responsive front-end interfaces with polished UI components and established design patterns to enable scalable work.

Tech Ops Manager at MAG Fest

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2020

Managed technology operations for a 20k+ attendee gaming festival; coordinated A/V logistics, built event websites, and internal tooling; led technical volunteers and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth festival execution.