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Thomas Burns

@thomasburns

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Frontend engineer specializing in responsive user interfaces and automation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role that values innovation and collaboration, where I can further enhance user experiences and contribute to impactful projects.

I'm a dedicated Frontend & Automation Engineer with a strong background in developing responsive user interfaces using modern frameworks like React and Vue.js. My recent role at ETS involved designing and implementing user interfaces from the ground up, which significantly improved user engagement by modernizing legacy systems. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with QA teams to ensure the highest quality in UI/UX before release.

Prior to my position at ETS, I served as a UX/UI Engineer at Evolve Software, where I built new web features based on customer feedback and managed the release of features to production. My experience also includes working as a Web & Mobile Developer at The Mighty, where I developed applications that served over 3 million users. I take pride in my ability to implement accessibility standards, achieving WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and expanding our user base by 15%.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Frontend & Automation Engineer

ETS

Jun 2024 - Mar 2025 (9 months)

Designed and developed responsive user interfaces from ground up using React and Vue.js, improving user engagement by modernizing legacy systems. Collaborated with QA team in live testing sessions to identify and resolve UI/UX issues before release and contributed to architectural decisions for new frontend components. Implemented comprehensive test coverage using Java Selenium.

React Vue.Js Java Selenium UI UX Frontend Development Test Automation Architecture

UX/UI Engineer

Evolve Software

Jan 2022 - Feb 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Built new web features based on customer feedback using Vue and Plain JS and managed which and when features were released to production using version control. Implemented Fullsteam hosted payments processor and redesigned the engineering team’s Git workflow from manual to automated. Devised and remodeled backend procedures so that response data suits frontend.

Vue JavaScript Version Control Git Payment Processing

Web & Mobile Developer

The Mighty

Aug 2018 - Jan 2022 (3 years 5 months)

Built and maintained web and mobile applications using Vue.js and Flutter, serving a community of over 3 million users. Implemented accessibility throughout mobile applications, achieving WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and expanding user base by 15%. Developed and integrated API-driven features across platforms, ensuring consistent user experience and data integrity.

Vue.Js Flutter Mobile Development Web Development Accessibility API Integration User Experience Data Integrity

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Master of Arts, Chinese Language and Literature

2012 - 2014

Pursued advanced studies in Chinese Language and Literature. Focused on linguistic analysis and cultural contexts. Completed coursework and research in the field.

Minzu University of China

Fulbright Scholarship, Chinese Language

2013 - 2013

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelor of Arts, Chinese Language and Literature

2007 - 2010

Completed undergraduate studies in Chinese Language and Literature. Gained foundational knowledge in language, literature, and culture. Focused on coursework and cultural studies.