Summary
Donald Maness is a frontend developer with eight years of professional experience who transitioned from teaching elementary science to building web experiences aimed at improving access for underserved communities. After earning a Google-sponsored Udacity Front-End Nanodegree, he now focuses on crafting responsive, user-centered interfaces at Firefli, bringing a pedagogue’s clarity to complex UX problems. His background in education and community fitness programs informs a collaborative, empathy-driven approach to product design and mentorship. Based in Daleville, VA, he combines practical front-end skills with a demonstrated commitment to social impact and coaching, evidenced by past roles training clients and coaching cadets in competitive settings.
8 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Arts, History, Bachelor of Arts, History at Roanoke College
Nanodegree, Front-End Developer, Nanodegree, Front-End Developer at Udacity