Fred Boyle | UX Engineering Leader

## WHO_AM_I

README.md

I am a Principal UX Engineering Manager and Design Systems Architect currently at Microsoft. My career is defined by removing friction—whether that's for the user (UX), the developer (Tooling), or the team (Culture).

I specialize in embedding UX practices into engineering workflows and mentoring talent across levels. My goal is to build systems that drive product consistency, accessibility, and speed.

## SELECTED_WORKS

01. THE SCALER

Microsoft & Salesforce

Context: Managing foundational tools for OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.

Managed teams of 4-6 UX Engineers to elevate usability and efficiency.
Advanced the Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS) for ecosystem consistency.
Developed automation solutions including CI/CD pipelines and visual regression testing.
Drove cross-disciplinary collaboration by embedding UX engineering early.

02. THE ARCHITECT

Order.co & Pantheon

Context: Architecting scalable design systems from the ground up.

Architected design token systems using Style Dictionary for multi-platform consistency.
Implemented reusable component architecture using ViewComponent and Lookbook in Rails.
Established automated testing with Playwright and aXe-core to ensure accessibility.
Introduced documentation-first approaches to reduce rework.

## TECH_STACK

fredboyle@terminal:~$ node get_capabilities.js --verbose

{
	"core_profile": {
		"role": "UX Engineering Leader",
		"focus": "Design Systems & Accessibility"
	},
	"technologies": {
		"frontend": [
			"HTML5 / CSS / Sass", //
			"React.js",
			"TypeScript",
			"Web Components"
		],
		"backend": [
			"Ruby on Rails", //
			"Python / Django",
			"PHP"
		],
		"tooling": [
			"Style Dictionary", //
			"Playwright",
			"aXe-core (Accessibility)",
			"Figma"
		]
	}
}

Design Systems Architecture UX Engineering WCAG Accessibility CI/CD Automation

## LEADERSHIP_PHILOSOPHY

Safety First

I champion team development and retention by providing personalized coaching and fostering a psychologically safe environment.

Clarity Restores Momentum

I redefine underperforming initiatives by partnering with leadership to streamline priorities and align stakeholders.

Docs are Culture

I scale a documentation-first project approach, leading to higher team satisfaction and improved project clarity.