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Hi, I'm Michael Bekele, an experienced Front-End Developer and UX/UI Designer with over 5 years of crafting accessible, scalable web applications. I specialize in turning Figma prototypes into clean, reusable code while focusing on usability, performance, and compliance with accessibility standards. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring others to bring user-centered digital experiences to life. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between design and engineering, working extensively with modern frameworks like React and Angular, and contributing to government and healthcare projects. When I'm not coding or designing, I like learning new tools and optimizing workflows to make development smooth and efficient.…Hi, I'm Michael Bekele, an experienced Front-End Developer and UX/UI Designer with over 5 years of crafting accessible, scalable web applications. I specialize in turning Figma prototypes into clean, reusable code while focusing on usability, performance, and compliance with accessibility standards. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring others to bring user-centered digital experiences to life. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between design and engineering, working extensively with modern frameworks like React and Angular, and contributing to government and healthcare projects. When I'm not coding or designing, I like learning new tools and optimizing workflows to make development smooth and efficient.

Michael Bekele

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

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Hi, I'm Michael Bekele, an experienced Front-End Developer and UX/UI Designer with over 5 years of crafting accessible, scalable web applications. I specialize in turning Figma prototypes into clean, reusable code while focusing on usability, performance, and compliance with accessibility standards. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring others to bring user-centered digital experiences to life. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between design and engineering, working extensively with modern frameworks like React and Angular, and contributing to government and healthcare projects. When I'm not coding or designing, I like learning new tools and optimizing workflows to make development smooth and efficient.…Hi, I'm Michael Bekele, an experienced Front-End Developer and UX/UI Designer with over 5 years of crafting accessible, scalable web applications. I specialize in turning Figma prototypes into clean, reusable code while focusing on usability, performance, and compliance with accessibility standards. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring others to bring user-centered digital experiences to life. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between design and engineering, working extensively with modern frameworks like React and Angular, and contributing to government and healthcare projects. When I'm not coding or designing, I like learning new tools and optimizing workflows to make development smooth and efficient.

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Hi, I’m Michael Bekele, an experienced Front-End Developer and UX/UI Designer with over 5 years of crafting accessible, scalable web applications. I specialize in turning Figma prototypes into clean, reusable code while focusing on usability, performance, and compliance with accessibility standards. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring others to bring user-centered digital experiences to life.

I’m passionate about bridging the gap between design and engineering, working extensively with modern frameworks like React and Angular, and contributing to government and healthcare projects. When I’m not coding or designing, I like learning new tools and optimizing workflows to make development smooth and efficient.

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

UX Developer (Contractor) at Abrocon LLC

February 1, 2025 - Present

Design and develop user-centric platforms and internal management systems for AI/ML training and operations, ensuring optimal usability, accessibility, and performance. Implement responsive web design and modern JavaScript frameworks to create intuitive interfaces for data analytics and machine learning applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, ML engineers, and stakeholders to integrate AI solutions into user-friendly portals. Apply user-centered design principles and conduct usability testing to enhance platform effectiveness for medical and technology sector clients. Ensure WCAG 2.1 compliance and Section 508 standards across all developed interfaces. Utilize Agile methodologies and participate in Scrum ceremonies to deliver iterative improvements.

UX/UI Designer and Front-End Engineer at Emprata (FCC Auction Application System Modernization)

February 1, 2025 - July 10, 2025

Led UX/UI design and front-end development for $8.9M FCC auction platform modernization serving thousands of users nationwide. Created wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma, conducting user research with FCC staff and external bidders to inform design decisions. Implemented Angular single-page application with TypeScript, integrating U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) components for federal compliance. Developed responsive, accessible interfaces meeting WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards, improving user experience for participants with disabilities. Built reusable UI components following atomic design principles, establishing design system for consistency across auction applications. Collaborated in Agile/DevSecOps environment using Jira, Git, and AWS cloud infrastructure for scalable deployment. Optimized front-end performance achieving improved Core Web Vitals scores through lazy loading and code splitting techniques. Integrated front-end with RESTful APIs for real-time aucti

Front-End Developer (Contractor) at ResolveSoft (CMS Training, Quality, and Content Project)

June 30, 2023 - July 10, 2025

Developed automated content publishing workflows for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contact center operations. Built custom XML/HTML conversion tools using JavaScript to transform Word documents into web-ready content for Medicare.gov. Implemented responsive front-end templates ensuring cross-browser compatibility and mobile accessibility. Created bilingual (English/Spanish) content interfaces supporting millions of Medicare and ACA Marketplace users. Collaborated with content managers and instructional designers in SharePoint environment to streamline publishing pipeline. Conducted quality assurance testing of front-end content, verifying proper rendering of headers, lists, tables, and interactive elements. Reduced content update turnaround time by 60% through workflow automation and process optimization.

Graphic Designer & Front-End Developer (Contractor) at Compass Point Marketing

April 30, 2022 - July 10, 2025

Designed and developed 35+ responsive websites for diverse clients using WordPress, custom PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Created high-fidelity UI mockups and visual designs in Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring brand consistency across digital platforms. Implemented SEO best practices and Google Analytics integration to improve client search rankings and user engagement. Developed e-commerce solutions with WooCommerce, including Northern Lake Sailboats online catalog and shopping cart. Established brand identity guidelines and style guides for multiple clients, maintaining visual consistency across web and print. Utilized mobile-first responsive design approach, ensuring optimal user experience across all devices and screen sizes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated marketing campaigns combining web, social media, and print design.

UX Developer (Contractor) at Abrocon LLC

February 1, 2025 - Present

Design and develop user-centric platforms and internal management systems for AI/ML training and operations, ensuring optimal usability, accessibility, and performance. Implement responsive web design and modern JavaScript frameworks to create intuitive interfaces for data analytics and machine learning applications. Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and stakeholders to integrate AI solutions into user-friendly portals. Apply user-centered design principles and conduct usability testing for medical and technology clients. Ensure WCAG 2.1 compliance and Section 508 standards. Utilize Agile methodologies and participate in Scrum ceremonies to deliver iterative improvements.

UX/UI Designer and Front-End Engineer at Emprata FCC Auction Application System Modernization

February 28, 2025 - July 16, 2025

Led UX/UI design and front-end development for $8.9M FCC auction platform modernization serving thousands of users nationwide. Created wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma, conducting user research to inform design decisions. Implemented Angular single-page application with TypeScript and integrated U.S. Web Design System components for federal compliance. Developed accessible, responsive interfaces meeting WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards. Built reusable UI components based on atomic design principles, establishing a design system for consistency. Collaborated in Agile/DevSecOps environment using Jira, Git, and AWS cloud for scalable deployment. Optimized front-end performance through lazy loading and code splitting. Integrated front-end with RESTful APIs for real-time auction data and bidding functionality.

Front-End Developer (Contractor) at ResolveSoft CMS Training, Quality, and Content Project

June 30, 2023 - July 16, 2025

Developed automated content publishing workflows for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services contact center operations. Built custom XML/HTML conversion tools using JavaScript to transform Word documents into web-ready content for Medicare.gov. Implemented responsive front-end templates with cross-browser compatibility and mobile accessibility. Created bilingual English/Spanish content interfaces supporting millions of Medicare and ACA Marketplace users. Collaborated with content managers and instructional designers in SharePoint environment to streamline publishing pipeline. Conducted quality assurance testing of front-end content. Reduced content update turnaround time by 60% through workflow automation and optimization.

Graphic Designer & Front-End Developer (Contractor) at Compass Point Marketing

April 30, 2022 - July 16, 2025

Designed and developed 35+ responsive websites using WordPress, custom PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Created high-fidelity UI mockups and visual designs in Adobe Creative Suite to ensure brand consistency. Implemented SEO best practices and integrated Google Analytics. Developed e-commerce solutions with WooCommerce including an online catalog and shopping cart. Established brand identity guidelines and style guides. Utilized mobile-first responsive design for optimal experience on all devices. Collaborated with cross-functional teams on integrated marketing campaigns spanning web, social media, and print.

UX Developer (Contractor) at Abrocon LLC

February 1, 2025 - Present

Designed and developed user-centric platforms and internal management systems for AI/ML training and operations, ensuring optimal usability, accessibility, and performance. Implemented responsive web design and modern JavaScript frameworks to create intuitive data analytics and machine learning interfaces. Collaborated with data scientists, ML engineers, and stakeholders to integrate AI solutions. Applied user-centered design principles and conducted usability testing. Ensured WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 compliance. Participated in Agile methodologies and Scrum ceremonies for iterative improvements.

UX/UI Designer and Front-End Engineer at Emprata FCC Auction Application System Modernization

February 28, 2025 - July 16, 2025

Led UX/UI design and front-end development for an $8.9M FCC auction platform modernization serving thousands of users nationwide. Created wireframes and interactive prototypes in Figma, conducted user research with FCC staff and bidders. Implemented Angular SPA with TypeScript, integrating USWDS components for federal compliance. Developed responsive, accessible interfaces meeting WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards. Built reusable UI components following atomic design principles, establishing design system consistency. Collaborated in Agile/DevSecOps environment using Jira, Git, and AWS. Optimized front-end performance with lazy loading and code splitting. Integrated front-end with RESTful APIs for real-time auction data and bidding.

Front-End Developer (Contractor) at ResolveSoft CMS Training, Quality, and Content Project

June 30, 2023 - July 16, 2025

Developed automated content publishing workflows for CMS contact center operations. Built custom XML/HTML conversion tools using JavaScript to transform Word documents for Medicare.gov. Implemented responsive front-end templates with cross-browser compatibility and mobile accessibility. Created bilingual content interfaces supporting Medicare and ACA Marketplace users. Collaborated with content managers and instructional designers in SharePoint. Conducted quality assurance testing. Reduced content update turnaround time by 60% through workflow automation and process optimization.

Graphic Designer & Front-End Developer (Contractor) at Compass Point Marketing

April 30, 2022 - July 16, 2025

Designed and developed 35+ responsive websites using WordPress, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Created high-fidelity UI mockups and visual designs in Adobe Creative Suite ensuring brand consistency. Implemented SEO best practices and Google Analytics integration to improve client rankings and engagement. Developed e-commerce solutions with WooCommerce, including online catalogs and shopping carts. Established brand identity guidelines and style guides. Utilized mobile-first responsive design approach. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated marketing campaigns combining web, social media, and print design.