Summary
James Zechman is a UX Engineer based in Plano, Texas, blending a designer’s sensibility with hands-on frontend expertise across nine years in the industry. He currently shapes user-centered interfaces at Simpson Strong-Tie, employing React, Next.js, Gatsby, and CMS integrations to deliver scalable web experiences. Previously at müv ideas, he collaborated across marketing and product teams to build JavaScript-forward applications and WordPress-based frontends, with solid REST/GraphQL and API exposure. James holds a BFA in Interactive Design from Maryville University, grounding his work in aesthetics and usability while translating complex requirements into practical, polished solutions.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Interactive Design, 3.7, Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Interactive Design, 3.7 at Maryville University of Saint Louis