Summary
Marcell Hayes is a UX engineer and bilingual educator with nine years of experience blending web development, UX research, and IT support to create accessible, cross-cultural digital experiences. He has designed and launched websites across WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and Framer, and brings hands-on HTML/CSS/JavaScript and Adobe CC skills to craft user-centered interfaces for clients in the U.S., Mexico, and Colombia. Early IT roles at AXA XL and Cognizant honed his ability to troubleshoot critical systems and communicate under pressure, including disaster-response coordination during Hurricane Irma. As a TEFL-certified Business English teacher, he uniquely frames design decisions through linguistic and cultural lenses to improve bilingual usability. Marcell’s background in fine arts and software engineering lets him simplify complex problems with creative visual thinking and practical engineering. He’s actively freelancing on cross-cultural projects and open to UX design and engineering roles that bridge language, culture, and technology.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Art History Criticism and Conservation, Art History Criticism and Conservation at Kingston University
Computer Software Engineering, Computer Software Engineering at Grand Circus Detroit
Bachelor's in Fine Arts Illustration, Bachelor's in Fine Arts Illustration at Grand Valley State University
Lee M. Thurston High school
Web Page Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Web Page Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design at College for Creative Studies
English, Spanish