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Rick Yentzer

Profile

Full-stack web developer/designer for over 20 years, working in small startups to Fortune 500 enterprises. I'm equally capable on the frontend and backend with strong UI/UX design skills. Currently, I'm immersing myself in generative AI technologies and tooling.

Skills

Languages & Frameworks
JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS/Sass, React, PHP, Flask, Django, PostgreSQL
Design & User Experience
Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, UI/UX Design, Accessibility (WCAG)
Emerging Technologies
Generative AI and Agentic Coding

Experience

Staff Software Engineer

Juniper Networks (Acquired by HPE)

  • Develop corporate website domains for increased site performance, reliability, and engagement (Juniper.net, Juniper blog, mist.com)
  • Created React-based design system documentation utilizing design tokens for consistent UI components and implementation
  • Began accessibility audit to plan for WCAG compliance standards implementation
  • Engineered design token integration system using advanced Sass functions and JS, establishing consistency across the codebase while improving developer velocity

Sr. Web Developer

SonicWall

  • Architected and developed high-traffic marketing pages for sonicwall.com on the WordPress platform
  • Collaborated directly with CMO to redesign website forms which saw significant improvement in conversion rates
  • Created scalable UI/UX pattern library for partner landing pages, ensuring consistent brand experience across web domains
  • Led comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation initiative, implementing WCAG compliance standards across the enterprise website to ensure inclusive user experiences

Sr. Web Developer

SOLID

  • Led front-end development for MilGears, a specialized platform serving armed forces personnel
  • Architected Vue.js application components for the COOL website — Department of Defense (DOD) Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL)
  • Established accessibility standards (WCAG compliance) across all web applications, ensuring inclusive user experiences
  • Provided technical design guidance and mentored junior developers

Software Engineer

Bentley Systems (Acquired Citilabs in 2019)

  • Designed and implemented UI/UX for Cube, a desktop application used by transportation planning professionals
  • Led front-end development of multiple internal Python Flask applications, improving operational efficiency
  • Developed Streetlytics web application serving enterprise clients including Walmart, Starbucks, and California DOT
  • Delivered responsive, data-driven interfaces for complex transportation analytics and reporting
  • Migrated legacy documentation system to open-source Python platform, saving $17,000 annually in software costs

Education

BFA — Magna Cum Laude

Valdosta State University