Summary
Thomas Alter is a Technical Architect and front-end specialist with over a decade of experience designing performant, accessible, and scalable web applications. He excels at turning complex UX requirements into maintainable design systems and component libraries using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Storybook, with deep expertise in CMS theming for Drupal and WordPress. Known for a meticulous eye for animation and interaction, he leverages GSAP, Framer Motion, and Three.js to create polished, engaging interfaces that meet WCAG standards. A process-driven collaborator, Thomas has led cross-functional teams in Agile environments, built CI/CD-driven workflows, and mentored engineers while managing technical delivery. His background in cartography and geospatial systems informs a strong sense of visual hierarchy and data-driven design decisions that improve usability. Based in Alexandria, VA, he holds a Drupal Front-End Specialist certification and blends front-end craftsmanship with practical DevOps and theming experience.
9 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
B.S, Information Technology, B.S, Information Technology at George Mason University