Summary
Thomas Rye is a Front End Lead with over a decade of focused experience delivering user-centered web interfaces for higher education clients, currently leading front-end development at Symplicity Corporation. He blends hands-on UI/UX design and modern front-end engineering to create accessible, secure, and visually engaging products, while coordinating closely with cross-functional teams. His progression from freelance web designer to lead reflects deep practical experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and design systems applied to large, database-driven systems. Based in Kansas City, he is committed to continuous learning and mentorship, quietly elevating team capabilities and translating complex institutional needs into elegant, maintainable front-end solutions.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
English