Engineering Enterprise UI Systems
I'm Derrick Reeder. I design intuitive interfaces and architect them into fast applications, bridging the gap between creative vision and complex state management
Built for scale, speed, and maintainability
State Management & Architecture
Good UIs fall apart if the data layer is a mess. Using React and Redux Toolkit, I design predictable data flows that eliminate race conditions, simplify debugging, and keep interfaces snappy under heavy load.
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Responsive Execution
Engineered from day one for cross-device consistency and fast asset delivery.
UI Systems & Styling
Writing clean, maintainable SCSS and structuring component libraries that teams can actually work with. No bloated stylesheets—just organized, predictable code.
Legacy Refactoring & SEO
Breathe new life into aging codebases. I modernize legacy frontends, clean up technical debt, and implement proper semantic HTML and technical SEO foundations to improve search visibility and developer experience.
Recent Projects
Modular Markdown Editor
The Modular Markdown Editor is a single-page, fully modular markdown editor built with vanilla JavaS
PokeTracker
PokeTracker is a frontend-first collection intelligence platform built to explore how complex, data
Real Estate Website and Portal
I developed Haven Homes as a personal project to demonstrate my expertise in creating intuitive user
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Collaborator Feedback
"Derrick’s also super generous with his skills—he taught me React.js, which really expanded my skillset, and he mentored a young designer fresh out of college, helping them shine"
Sean Ezell
Senior Software Engineer
"Working with Derrick in the UX department was one of the most valuable experiences of my career. His skills in user experience and front-end development are truly something special, not just because he knows his craft inside and out, but because he brings real heart and passion to everything he does."
Sarah Schibel
UX Engineer
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Engineering
Interface Systems
I build scalable frontend systems for complex products. For more than a decade I've built frontend architecture focused on performance, maintainability, and product longevity.