Summary
Chad Allen is a software engineer in Phoenix with eight years of experience building front-end driven applications using React, GraphQL, and Node.js, currently contributing at American Express. He blends a graphic information technology background and hands-on digital art experience to craft visually striking, user-first interfaces that also boost productivity. His career includes roles at IntraEdge and a unique early path as a digital artist and Starbucks shift supervisor, which sharpened his attention to detail and customer-focused mindset. Trained at DevMountain and ASU, Chad pairs formal web development bootcamp skills with design sensibility to bridge UX and engineering effectively. He’s motivated by creating digital experiences that “spark joy,” bringing both aesthetic care and pragmatic code to solve real user problems.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Web Development, Web Development at DevMountain
Associate's Degree, Associates of Liberal Arts, Associate's Degree, Associates of Liberal Arts at Spokane Falls Community College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Graphic Information Technology, Bachelor of Science - BS, Graphic Information Technology at Arizona State University