About
Expert front-end development and UX design, driven to deliver elegant solutions for complex challenges.
Software Engineer & UX Designer.
Hello! I'm Jeanette O'Brien, a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with over five years of experience specializing in front-end development and user experience design. I thrive on transforming complex problems into elegant solutions that enhance user interaction and business outcomes.
Throughout my career, I have collaborated with diverse teams at organizations like Caktus Group and Ansible by Red Hat, driving projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies to create impactful software solutions. My technical arsenal includes expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, and modern development frameworks, which I apply to build scalable, responsive, and intuitive applications.
Beyond my technical abilities, I am passionate about mentoring and leading community initiatives, particularly as the Director of Women Who Code Raleigh-Durham. Here, I focus on empowering women in the tech industry through workshops, seminars, and networking events that promote diversity and professional growth.
In my free time, I indulge in my passions for gaming and digital illustration, which not only offer relaxation but also keep me creatively charged and technologically inspired. These hobbies allow me to explore new narratives and visual storytelling techniques, which I find enhance my professional creativity and problem-solving skills.
I am always eager to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts and potential collaborators who are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. Let's innovate and inspire together!
- Phone: +919 229 9634
- Email: jeanette.obr@gmail.com
- Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC
- Specialization: Front-End & UI Development
Skills
Master of a broad spectrum of technologie and modern UI/UX design tools to engineer dynamic and responsive software solutions.
Resume
Education
Bachelor of Arts | Graphic Design
2008 - 2012
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Associate's | General Education
2007 - 2008
Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, IN
Certifications
12-week Immersive Coding Bootcamp | Front-End & Agile Software Development
Jul 2018 - Oct 2018
Momentum Learning, Durham, NC
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer
Sep 2022 - Present
Caktus Group | New Durham, NC
- Led UX redesign for the Georgia Power Education Platform, reducing user drop-off by 35% and improving accessibility for 20,000+ users.
- Developed mobile-first, accessible interfaces using Django Pattern Library, React, and Tailwind CSS.
- Optimized content management workflows, enabling 50+ non-technical users to manage website content independently, reducing developer intervention by 40%.
Software Engineer (UI Focus)
Nov 2021 - Sep 2022
Ansible by Red Hat | Durham, NC
- Migrated Ansible Automation Platform UI from PatternFly 3 to 4, improving UI performance by 25% and reducing tech debt.
- Built advanced reporting dashboards with ReactJS and Charts.js, providing IT teams with real-time insights that reduced automation bottlenecks by 30%.
Software Engineering Instructor
Mar 2021 - Nov 2021
Momentum Learning | Durham, NC
- Designed & delivered a 12-week immersive front-end engineering curriculum, teaching React, APIs, Agile, and version control.
- Achieved 90% job placement rate for students transitioning into tech careers.
Associate Software Engineer
Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
TransLoc | Durham, NC
- Developed real-time reporting dashboards using ReactJS, Google Maps API, and Chart.js to track transit efficiency, leading to a 15% reduction in service delays.
- Designed an interactive event timeline & playable map, enhancing operational decision-making for transit operators and improving planning efficiency by 20%.
Services
Offering a comprehensive suite of services including mentorship, speaking engagements, UX/UI consultation, digital illustration, technical writing, and accessibility consulting, each designed to elevate your projects and empower your teams with industry-leading expertise.
Mentorship
Providing expert mentorship to emerging software engineers, offering guidance, career advice, and hands-on learning experiences to foster the next generation of tech talent.
Speaking Engagements
Engaging and impactful speaker for conferences and workshops, sharing insights on the latest trends in software development, diversity in tech, and effective team leadership.
UI/UX Consulting
Delivering specialized UX/UI consultation services to enhance interface design and user experience, ensuring your digital products are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional.
Digital Illustration
Offering creative digital illustration services that bring concepts to life with vibrant visuals and compelling designs, tailored to enhance storytelling and brand aesthetics.
Technical Articles
Delivering insightful technical articles with a focus on software development trends, innovations in UX/UI design, and front-end technologies, crafted to engage and enlighten both technical professionals and enthusiasts.
Accessibility Consulting
Offering specialized accessibility consulting to ensure your digital products meet WCAG standards, enhancing usability for all users, including those with disabilities, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Testimonials
Brandi Neal
Writer & Editor
Jeanette is a rock star who is willing to tackle any task. Professional, insightful and innovative, Jeanette was hands down the best hiring decision I ever made. A quick study, she’s willing to put in the work to learn new systems quickly, and her design, project management and stellar quality assurance skills were vital to our team’s success at YPO.
David O'Neill
Principal Software Engineer @ Red Hat
Jeanette was a great person to work with and brought joy to the team, with her great personality. Jeanette has a steadfast work etiquette and made great contributions on our reactjs front-end. Jeanette is a great team player and was at all times working closely with a number of engineers to bring great features to Red Hat products.
Contact
Location:
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Phone:
+919 229 9634
Email:
jeanette.obr@gmail.com