Howard Yee

Versatile Front-End Web Designer/Developer with experience building responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web applications for public-facing and enterprise software products. Proficient in HTML, CSS, and modern front-end development practices, leveraging modern design principles to architect scaleable Design Patterns aimed at resolving layout & presentation issues. Experienced in translating designs into responsive interfaces, troubleshooting UI issues, and optimizing websites for performance and usability.

Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on writing clean, reusable components optimized for UX and product performance.

Lead Designer at Kyndryl / IBM (2020-11 – 2023-07)

• Led UX and UI design initiatives for enterprise SharePoint Team Sites and digital workplace solutions.
• Designed custom dashboard interfaces and data visualization components to improve user engagement and business insights.
• Created wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and user journey maps based on stakeholder requirements.
• Developed scalable design systems, reusable UI components, and front-end standards.
• Established semantic HTML and CSS frameworks to improve maintainability, consistency, and accessibility.
• Served as principal technical resource for UX design, front-end development, HTML5, CSS3, and design best practices.

Product Designer / Developer at Machine Zone (2019-09 – 2020-05)

• Led UX/UI design and front-end development for mobile, SaaS, e-commerce, and enterprise web applications.
• Designed scalable design systems, reusable UI components, wireframes, prototypes, and data visualizations to improve usability and user engagement.
• Enhanced application performance, accessibility, and maintainability through UI modernization, CSS optimization, and technical debt reduction.
• Enhanced user experience and supported revenue-driving initiatives for industry-leading mobile gaming applications, including Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire, Game of War, and Mobile Strike across iOS and Android platforms.
• Architected and optimized Single Page Applications (SPAs), responsive web experiences, and component-based design frameworks.
• Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver user-centered solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Supported global product initiatives through localization and internationalization across 30+ languages.
• Developed customer-facing, training, and sales enablement platforms that improved operational efficiency and user adoption.
• Served as Technical Lead for front-end standards, design systems, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design best practices.

Product Designer / Developer at Netskope (2015-11 – 2018-08)

• Led UX/UI design and front-end development for mobile, SaaS, e-commerce, and enterprise web applications.
• Designed scalable design systems, reusable UI components, wireframes, prototypes, and data visualizations to improve usability and user engagement.
• Enhanced application performance, accessibility, and maintainability through UI modernization, CSS optimization, and technical debt reduction.
• Enhanced user experience and supported revenue-driving initiatives for industry-leading mobile gaming applications, including Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire, Game of War, and Mobile Strike across iOS and Android platforms.
• Architected and optimized Single Page Applications (SPAs), responsive web experiences, and component-based design frameworks.
• Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver user-centered solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Supported global product initiatives through localization and internationalization across 30+ languages.
• Developed customer-facing, training, and sales enablement platforms that improved operational efficiency and user adoption.
• Served as Technical Lead for front-end standards, design systems, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design best practices.

Product Designer / Developer at Advance Auto Parts (2014-05 – 2015-11)

• Led UX/UI design and front-end development for mobile, SaaS, e-commerce, and enterprise web applications.
• Designed scalable design systems, reusable UI components, wireframes, prototypes, and data visualizations to improve usability and user engagement.
• Enhanced application performance, accessibility, and maintainability through UI modernization, CSS optimization, and technical debt reduction.
• Enhanced user experience and supported revenue-driving initiatives for industry-leading mobile gaming applications, including Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire, Game of War, and Mobile Strike across iOS and Android platforms.
• Architected and optimized Single Page Applications (SPAs), responsive web experiences, and component-based design frameworks.
• Collaborated with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver user-centered solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Supported global product initiatives through localization and internationalization across 30+ languages.
• Developed customer-facing, training, and sales enablement platforms that improved operational efficiency and user adoption.
• Served as Technical Lead for front-end standards, design systems, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design best practices.

Web Designer / Developer at Pensco (2008-11 – 2011-04)

• Managed public-facing websites, educational portals, event platforms, and digital content repositories.
• Led website design, development, conversion, implementation, and maintenance projects.
• Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and implement business solutions.
• Improved website usability, information architecture, SEO performance, and user engagement.
• Provided expertise in UX design, web standards, accessibility, and search engine optimization.
• Delivered optimized web experiences supporting investors, product teams, and business stakeholders.