Daniel Morris
Senior Front-End Engineer
Over 6 years of shipping SaaS production UI
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance driven
10 Million+ users reached
A Process that's Human
Let's face it, in an era of automated code generation, simple syntax-checking and rapid scaffolding of code isn't where the real value lies anymore. Today's engineers have to be more than just cogs in a build pipeline.
As the bar rises, so do the expectations of the developer, and I aim to thrive at this new crossroads of product design and technical execution. Our role isn't to simply build. It's about making high-impact architectural decisions, guiding user-centric features from concept to launch, and bringing the craft, empathy, and human intuition that code generators simply can't replicate.
So what does that look like in practice?
Understand
Dig into the problem behind the request. Communicate with users, explore real constraints, and theorize the edge cases. Get clear on what “done” actually means before writing a line of code.
Prototype
Explore fast and cheaply. Smart utilization of AI does not equate to an over-reliance on it. Rough interactions and throwaway code create effecient feedback loops that find the right direction before it gets expensive.
Build
Cross-team collaboration all throughout the process ensures we get every piece right. Strong communication during the build process I have found eliminates a lot of possible issues down the road, and keeps the components grounded in what the user needs.
The Finishing Touches
Refine and polish that last 10%. Motion, loading states, animations, and performance under real load. Run the unit tests and make sure we have what we need. Measure how the changes moved the needle, and document success and failures encountered.
Things I've Built
From global SaaS production shipped to millions of users to personal projects built to try new things, here's a look at what I've been working on.
Key Projects on the Job
Production level work on a variety of projects that showcase real impact.
Personal Projects
Dashboard/admin tooling and a little bit of whimsy. Lately I have been on an indie game kick.
Frameworks and Tools
Years of experience in the front-end stack, from component architecture to the design tools that keep me fluent in cross team collaborations.
Languages & Frameworks
- TypeScript
- JavaScript (ES6+)
- React
- Next.js
- HTML
- CSS / SCSS
- jQuery
- PHP
CMS
- Drupal
- WordPress
- Squarespace
- K2 Proprietary .NET CMS
Dev Tools
- Git
- GitLab
- Vite
- Webpack
- Docker
- WSL
- Playwright
- Claude / AI-assisted dev
Design Tools
- Figma
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- LottieFiles
- Zeplin
Multiple Experiences, One Throughline.
Shipping accessible, performant front-ends for products used at real scale.
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Sep 2021 — Dec 2025AI-powered SaaS work-management platform used by 10M+ users and 69,000 brands globally.
- Created and maintained responsive, accessible, scalable components with React, JavaScript, jQuery, SASS, PHP, and Twig across 4 Smartsheet web properties.
- Spearheaded product development cycles end to end, from technical feasibility through implementation and shipping production code.
- Drove code quality through reviews, legacy refactors, and mentoring. Always pushing reusable patterns and best practices across the team.
- Guided i18n readiness across web components for scalable, region-aware UI.
Accessibility Remediation
Surpassed a 90%+ WCAG 2.1 AA compliance goal across two site properties.
Media Optimization
Cut media file sizes 90%+, driving 40% faster page loads.
OpenSearch Migration
Key contributor to the Coveo → OpenSearch transition, saving $150K annually.
Software Engineer / Front-End Developer · ZoomInfo
Dec 2020 — Sep 2021Cloud-based intelligence platform for sales and marketing teams.
- Built applications in the OutSystems low-code environment.
- Iterated on an internal budgeting application for sales figures, revenue generation, and personalized user portals.
- Created core functional components, processes, and integrations.
Front-End Web Developer · K2
Jun 2019 — Dec 2020Proprietary .NET CMS platform.
- Worked within K2’s proprietary CMS creating modular, reusable internal web applications for both the user-facing K2 website as well as admin tools utilized throughout the company.
- Designer and facilitator of new internal CMS features used throughout the admin site, including thorough documentation of the added utilities.
- Architected a version history feature inside the CMS to allow for easy rollback of changes to the site.
Bachelor's of Science, 2014 — University of Washington, Seattle