Professional Profile
User Interface Engineer & Front-End Development Lead
Peter Benoit
Current Role: UI Engineer / Front-End Development Lead
Experience: 16+ years (2008-present)
Organizations: Northrop Grumman (2008-2021), Peraton (2021-present)
Client: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Overview
I am a seasoned User Interface Engineer with over 16 years of experience working as a contractor for the CDC, first under Northrop Grumman and now with Peraton. Throughout my career, I have specialized in front-end development, leading teams of developers and collaborating with UX, UI, and backend teams to deliver highly functional, accessible, and visually appealing web applications.
As the lead front-end developer, I played a critical role in architecting several key systems and web properties for the CDC, including multiple iterations of the CDC.gov Template Package, which serves as the UI for various CDC web platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Front-End Development Lead: Architected and led the development of multiple iterations of the CDC.gov Template Package.
- Collaboration & Communication: Worked closely with UX/UI designers to translate design mockups.
- Accessibility Focus: Aligned with 508 accessibility team for ensuring that the code we produced was 508 compliant.
Technical Skills & Tools
- Core Front-End Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript (ES6+), React, Vue, and Angular
- Libraries: jQuery, Moment.js, Chart.js, DataTables.js, d3.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind.css
- Build Tools & Automation: Node.js, Gulp, Webpack, Grunt, npm, Deno, and Jenkins, with numerous CI/CD pipelines
- Accessibility & Compliance: Section 508, WCAG 2.1, aXe, and ANDI
Major Challenges & Achievements
- Mobile-First Transformation: Led the effort to transition the CDC's web presence...
- Section 508 Accessibility Leadership: Worked closely with the Section 508 team.
- Mentoring & Leadership: Mentored and trained junior developers on best practices.
Collaboration & Workflow
In my role, I worked closely with various teams and departments to ensure seamless project execution. I collaborated with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and Section 508 experts to deliver projects that met user expectations, accessibility standards, and technical requirements.
Conclusion
As a User Interface Engineer and front-end development lead with over 16 years of experience working for the CDC, I have played a key role in architecting and delivering critical web applications. My passion for web standards, accessibility, and responsive design has allowed me to create products that provide an optimal user experience for all visitors.