Hire a Creative Human Quality Engineer Problem Solver Bug Hunter Gen-AI Tinkerer Collaborator Idea Guy

From catching bugs before they reach users to building AI solutions that streamline workflows - I help businesses deliver quality software with confidence.

Test Automation
AI Solutions
UX Design

My Story

As I grew up, my imagination was fed with a steady diet of Popular Science and Engineering magazines, James Bond movies, Inspector Gadget cartoons, and a healthy dose of MacGyver episodes. These weren't just entertainment—they were blueprints for possibility.

The curiosity these sources inspired continues today, but with a twist: what seemed like pure science fiction in those magazines is now reality. Voice-activated assistants, AI that writes code, devices that fit in your pocket yet possess more computing power than entire buildings once held.

The desire to invent and improve runs deep in the American spirit—it's as fundamental as apple pie.

That mindset shapes everything I do today. I'm not just using tools—I'm imagining new ways to solve old challenges. Every project becomes a chance to channel that childhood wonder into real solutions that make people's lives better.

What Fuels Me 🚀

  • Coffee ☕
  • Creating seamless user experiences
  • Building relationships
  • Automating the complex
  • Pushing creative boundaries
  • Continuous learning and growth

Test Automation

Ensuring quality with top automation frameworks

Design & UX

Foundational knowledge of best practices in design & UX

Development

Experience collaborating with dev teams on complex projects

Vibe Coding

Jumping into the Brave New World of GenAI

Current Work

Projects planned or under development

SPOTR App

Connect with local drivers for river shuttling services in Michigan. Get dropped off upstream and picked up downstream - it's that simple.

Tech Stack

Technical Implementation

Frontend
  • Framework: React 18 with TypeScript
  • Build Tool: Vite for development and production builds
  • UI Library: shadcn/ui components (built on Radix UI primitives)
  • Styling: Tailwind CSS with custom theming
  • Routing: Wouter for lightweight client-side routing
  • State Management: TanStack Query (React Query) for server state
  • Maps: MapLibre GL JS for interactive mapping
  • Icons: Lucide React and React Icons
Backend
  • Runtime: Node.js with Express.js
  • Language: TypeScript with ES modules
  • Database: PostgreSQL (Neon serverless)
  • Session Management: Express sessions with PostgreSQL storage
  • Payment Processing: Stripe integration
Development Tools
  • Package Manager: npm
  • Type Checking: TypeScript with strict configuration
  • Database Migrations: Drizzle Kit
  • Environment: Development with hot reloading via Vite
Key Libraries
  • Validation: Zod schemas for runtime type checking
  • Date Handling: date-fns
  • Geospatial: Haversine formula for distance calculations
  • File Handling: Sharp for image processing
  • WebSockets: ws library for real-time features
SPOTR App Preview
IN PROGRESS Research → Design → Prototype → Development → Testing

UX Research & Planning

User personas, competitive analysis, and feature planning using FigJam boards

Wireframes & User Flow

Low-fidelity wireframes mapping core user journeys and app architecture

High-Fidelity Prototype

Interactive prototype with refined UI design and micro-interactions

Visual interface and component library completed

Gen-AI Development

Leveraging AI tools for rapid development and feature implementation

Currently building React Native application

Test Automation

Comprehensive testing strategy using Playwright and mobile testing frameworks

Planning QA automation and test case development

Projects On Deck

Upcoming client projects in the planning pipeline, ready to launch into development

PLANNING STAGE

Eagle Video Solutions

WEBSITE

West Michigan based video surveillance company focused on system upgrades, offering on-site and cloud video storage.

PLANNING STAGE

Meal Prep Service

WEB APP

West Michigan based business meal prep app to streamline customer meal ordering.

Past Projects

A collection of my past work spanning bootcamps, work deliverables, and personal projects

UX Research UX Design Prototyping

Rent-All Case Study

Design process for an app that enables people to make money by renting out their unused household items. Full UX design from concept to prototype.

UX Research User Testing

Cyclist Community Website

Design process from concept to high fidelity for a website to support community biking, helping cyclists find bike shops, trails, and service centers.

Task Analysis Usability

City Website Task Analysis

Task analysis conducted on Ann Arbor's dated, overly technical city website to identify usability issues and improvement opportunities.

PDF
UX Research Usability

Photobook Usability Report

Comprehensive usability analysis of digital photobook design UI, examining user interactions and interface effectiveness.

PDF
Front-End Dev UX Design

Boogie Battle Mobile App

Final project for a front-end web development bootcamp, showcasing mobile app development skills and user experience design.

PDF
UX Research

Extreme Sports App Survey

Survey and analysis of an app concept for extreme sports competitions, exploring user needs and market opportunities in the adventure sports space.

PDF

Skills & Expertise

A diverse skill set spanning design, development, and automation

Test Automation & Quality

Cypress & Playwright

Designed and executed automated test cases for e-commerce features at Illumina, covering cart functionality, form validation, and navigation flows across international site variations.

Selenium & Protractor

Led automated testing initiatives at BASF for global cloud-based products, building comprehensive test scripts and contributing to test strategy design for multiple user workflows.

API Testing with Postman

Validated API requests and responses during frontend/backend integration testing, ensuring smooth data flow and proper error handling across system boundaries.

Development & Programming

JavaScript & TypeScript

Built automated test scripts and developed UIs using modern JavaScript frameworks, with extensive experience in TypeScript for type-safe automation solutions.

C# & .NET Development

Developed user interfaces and contributed to application development during cloud app development training, working with C# and Angular frameworks.

Python & Scripting

Applied Python for test automation tasks and data processing, leveraging its extensive libraries for quality assurance workflows and analysis.

DevOps & Collaboration

Azure DevOps & CI/CD

Integrated automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with developers and PMs to ensure smooth deployment processes and maintain code quality standards.

Agile & Cross-functional Teams

Worked in agile environments across multiple companies, participating in code reviews, sprint planning, and driving continuous improvement in testing practices.

Accessibility & Compliance Testing

Performed accessibility and functional testing to ensure W3C compliance, creating detailed QA reports and documentation for enterprise-level applications.

JIRA
Azure DevOps
Git
Jenkins
SQL
REST API
Node.js
Angular
HTML5
SASS
Figma
Cucumber
Gherkin
Playwright

Testimonials

"I had the pleasure of managing Scott directly at Illumina, where he supported several key marketing initiatives as a QA analyst. One of the largest projects we tackled together was a full website redesign, and Scott played a crucial role in validating hundreds of test cases across multiple browsers and devices.

Scott brings a strong sense of ownership to his work. He's thoughtful, thorough, and pays close attention to the kind of detail that can easily get missed in fast-moving digital environments. He helped write and execute test plans that not only improved our confidence in deployments but also helped surface edge cases early in the process.

He understands how to work across functions, including design, development, and strategy. Scott is dependable, self-motivated, and easy to work with.

I highly recommend Scott for any team that values quality, accountability, and strong cross-functional collaboration."

Burt Crismore

Design & Digital Operations Manager

April 30, 2025

Work With Me

Ready to bring your ideas to life? Let's discuss your next project and see how we can work together.