Derrick Reeder

Engineering
Scalable Interfaces

I'm a Frontend Engineer specializing in design systems and UI infrastructure. I build the technical bridge between complex backend logic and polished user experiences.

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About

I'm a big believer in building for the long term. Great software should work today and be easy to build on tomorrow.

For over a decade, I've worked with companies to solve complex software and design challenges. I specialize in building resilient design systems and high impact features that drive real business value while actively eliminating technical debt. My goal is always to deliver a polished end product that is as maintainable as it is intuitive.

Core Expertise

React
JavaScript
SCSS / CSS3
Design Systems
Bootstrap

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Methodology

Harmonizing the need for speed with the necessity of craft.

Audit & Discovery

Success begins with a deep dive into existing user flows and technical infrastructure. By identifying friction points and legacy technical debt, the path to a high-performance product becomes clear.

System Architecture

Translating design vision into technical reality requires a robust foundation. Scalable design systems and component libraries codify visual consistency and ensure long-term code reusability.

Strategic Delivery

Incremental improvements keep products moving forward. Modernizing the user experience and the tech stack happens in parallel with the roadmap, never at the expense of it.

Core Works

Long-lived frontend infrastructure built for scale and change.

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B2B/B2C

PokeTracker

PokeTracker is a frontend-first collection intelligence platform built to explore how complex, data-rich systems can exist entirely on the client. It provides investors, traders, and collectors with real-time pricing, historical trends, and portfol...

Dashboard Prototype

React Portal

I developed this responsive React dashboard as a personal project to showcase modern UI architecture, reusable components, and dynamic data visualization....