Seasoned software architect and lead developer with extensive experience designing and developing scalable web and mobile applications using React, Angular, TypeScript, and Node.js. Proven track record of delivering full-cycle products—from wireframing and API design to deployment on the App Store and Google Play—leveraging modern CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Vercel). Passion for clean, maintainable, high-performance code and responsive UI/UX design. Adept at leading globally distributed teams, conducting code reviews, and collaborating cross-functionally with designers using Figma and Adobe XD. Equally strong in front-end engineering, architecture, and design execution.

Michael Britton

Seasoned software architect and lead developer with extensive experience designing and developing scalable web and mobile applications using React, Angular, TypeScript, and Node.js. Proven track record of delivering full-cycle products—from wireframing and API design to deployment on the App Store and Google Play—leveraging modern CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Vercel). Passion for clean, maintainable, high-performance code and responsive UI/UX design. Adept at leading globally distributed teams, conducting code reviews, and collaborating cross-functionally with designers using Figma and Adobe XD. Equally strong in front-end engineering, architecture, and design execution.

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Seasoned software architect and lead developer with extensive experience designing and developing scalable web and mobile applications using React, Angular, TypeScript, and Node.js. Proven track record of delivering full-cycle products—from wireframing and API design to deployment on the App Store and Google Play—leveraging modern CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Vercel).

Passion for clean, maintainable, high-performance code and responsive UI/UX design. Adept at leading globally distributed teams, conducting code reviews, and collaborating cross-functionally with designers using Figma and Adobe XD. Equally strong in front-end engineering, architecture, and design execution.

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Work Experience

Solutions Architect / Manager at Signet Jewelers
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Spearheaded front-end solutions architecture across all Signet brands (Kay, Zales, Banter, Peoples) in the US and UK. Focused on application design, proof-of-concept development, and technical research in Angular 18, Spartacus, SAP Commerce, and SmartEdit. Authored technical designs and led architecture for high-visibility initiatives including Web Container strategy, Core Web Vitals optimization, and SEO/marketing feature development. Collaborated with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver major enhancements such as offers/promotions hubs, customer survey integration, web push notifications, menu refactoring, and advanced CMS customization.
Mobile App Engineer / Manager at Draiver
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Led team in the development of two production mobile apps: DRAIVER Now (consumer) and DRAIVER Driver (driver platform), using React Native with hands-on development. Engineered Figma designs into performant, scalable application interfaces with Redux Toolkit, react-native-size-matters, and react-native-paper. Developed and maintained core features such as geolocation, push notifications, and Google Analytics for Firebase integration. Managed app builds, releases, and store maintenance for internal testers and public distribution via Microsoft App Center, Google Play, and Apple App Store.
Senior UI Architect at Old Republic Aerospace
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Angular development and lead design for Unity, an aerospace insurance platform for underwriter policy workflow streamlining and automation. Led design-to-code implementation. Collaborated with Product to define and shape requirements.
Senior Principal Consultant at NTT Data
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2017
Lead Developer for browser-based desktop and mobile applications for a global IT service and technology consulting company. Developed using JavaScript with React and Angular for Fortune 500 clients like Fidelity and Wells Fargo. Created financial planning dashboards utilizing Adobe Flex with Cairngorm MVC framework for rich internet applications. Worked extensively with corporate leadership across the US and internationally, involving frequent travel and collaboration.
Solutions Architect / Manager at Signet Jewelers
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Spearheaded front-end solutions architecture across all Signet brands (Kay, Zales, Banter, Peoples) in the US and UK, focusing on application design, proof-of-concept development, and technical research in Angular 18, Spartacus, SAP Commerce, and SmartEdit. Authored technical designs and led architecture for high-visibility initiatives including Web Container strategy, Core Web Vitals optimization, and SEO/marketing feature development. Collaborated with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver major enhancements such as offers/promotions hubs, customer survey integration, web push notifications, menu refactoring, and advanced CMS customization.
Mobile App Engineer / Manager at DRAIVER
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Led team in the development of two production mobile apps: DRAIVER Now (consumer) and DRAIVER Driver (driver platform), using React Native (hands-on). Engineered Figma designs into performant, scalable application interfaces with Redux Toolkit, react-native-size-matters, and react-native-paper. Developed and maintained core features including geolocation, push notifications, and Google Analytics for Firebase integration. Managed app builds, releases, and store maintenance for internal testers and public distribution via Microsoft App Center, Google Play, and Apple App Store.
Senior UI Architect at Old Republic Aerospace
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Angular development and lead design for Unity, an aerospace insurance platform for underwriter policy workflow streamlining and automation. Led design-to-code implementation and collaborated with Product to define and shape requirements.
Senior Principal Consultant at NTT DATA
December 31, 2008 - December 30, 2017
Lead Developer for browser-based desktop and mobile applications for a global IT service and technology consulting company. JavaScript development using React and Angular for Fortune 500 companies like Fidelity and Wells Fargo. Developed financial planning dashboards using Adobe Flex with Cairngorm, an MVC framework for rich internet applications. Collaborated with corporate leadership across the US and abroad.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1995
Bachelor of Arts at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1995

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Software & Internet, Retail, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services