Summary
Jonathan West is a UX-focused software developer and lead enterprise programmer analyst with 11 years of experience building web and embedded systems from concept to delivery. Based in Las Cruces, he blends front-end UX and interaction design with back-end and hardware interfacing—having built Electron/React NodeJS apps and Arduino Portenta architectures using RS-232, I2C, SPI and Ethernet. He has a BS in Computer Engineering Technology and a certificate in User Experience and Customer-Centered Design, and he applies game-design practices to craft engaging, test-driven user experiences. Jonathan’s background spans automation tooling and CI environments as well as award-winning indie mobile game design, demonstrating a rare combination of production engineering discipline and playful prototyping. At NMSU he progressed from R&D developer to lead analyst, routinely translating wireframes into robust, user-centered systems. Outside work he continues to explore game design and graduate study options, signaling a persistent curiosity about where play can shape future technology.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Engineering Technology at California State University, Long Beach
Certificate User Experience and Customer-Centered Design, Certificate User Experience and Customer-Centered Design at California State University, Fullerton