Matt Whalley
Software Engineer
Crafting digital experiences — with curiosity & sincerity.
Currently, I lead UI development and design systems at CAQH, enhancing tools for millions of healthcare administrators. Previously, I was a senior front-end developer and designer at Broward County Government, focused on making digital services equitable and accessible.
Experience
Lead UX/UI Developer, CAQH 2022-Present
- Led cross-functional teams in domain-driven redesign of core user experiences
- Pioneered modernization initiatives using scalable design systems, delivering multiple successful PoCs
- Spearheaded development of mission-critical projects including enterprise-wide rebranding, multi-factor authentication implementation, and major platform upgrades
- Developed comprehensive strategies to enhance accessibility, performance, security and maintainability
- 2023 CAQH Trailblazer Award Winner
Senior Designer & Developer, Broward County Government 2014-2022
- Architected and delivered accessible, responsive public service web apps focused on citizen needs
- Created comprehensive design system, streamlining development and enhancing user experience
- Led design thinking initiatives to optimize information architecture and user flows
- Developed and taught countywide web content management curriculum, training 100+ staff
- Provided technical mentorship to designers and developers, driving skill growth and team excellence
- NACIO & NACO Award Winner
Graphic Designer, Broward College 2014
- Executed rebranding and marketing campaigns driving 15% surge in new student enrollment
Creative Cloud Representative, Adobe2014
- Leveraged social media and grassroots marketing for successful global product launch
Skills
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript (TypeScript)
- React (Next.js, Remix), Web Components (Lit)
- Design Systems (Storybook)
- Node.js, NPM, Rollup / Webpack / Vite
- Testing (Jest, Playwright, Lighthouse)
- APIs (REST, GraphQL)
- C# (.NET Core / Framework / MVC, SharePoint)
- Figma / Sketch / Adobe Creative Suite
- Accessibility / WAI-ARIA / WCAG
- Performance Optimization
- Responsive Design / Mobile First / PWAs
- Git (GitHub, Azure DevOps), CI/CD, Docker
- Scrum / Agile Methodologies (SAFe), Jira
- AI Engineering (Azure AI Services)
Education
- BA in Psychology & Technology – Florida International University 2019
- AS in Graphic Design – Broward College 2014
Certifications
- Interface Design Certificate – Shift Nudge 2022
- Foundations of UX Design Certificate – Google 2021
- Mobile Web Specialist Nanodegree – Udacity 2018
Contact
- Email me at ---> matt@mattwhalley.com