Daisy Laflamme

Resume

Daisy Laflamme

UI Front-end Engineer

Braintree, MA | laflammedaisy@gmail.com | daisylaflamme.net | www.linkedin.com/in/desislavalaflamme

Professional Summary

Senior UI Engineer with 12+ years of experience specializing in mobile-first, responsive layouts with a strong focus on ADA compliance, SEO, performance optimization, SDK integrations, and cross-browser, device-agnostic UI/UX.

Education

  • Harvard University Extension School - M.L.A., Digital Media & Instructional Design
  • University of Massachusetts Boston - B.S., Information Architecture
  • Cape Cod Community College - A.S., Web Development

Technical Skills

  • Front-End Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Angular, React, TypeScript, JavaScript.
  • Architecture and UI: Component based design, responsive UI, semantic HTML, Angular component libraries.
  • Accessibility and Standards: ADA compliance, WCAG 2.0, WCAG 2.1, inclusive design, accessibility testing.
  • Performance: Core Web Vitals, LCP optimization, CLS optimization, lazy loading, mobile performance, SVG sprites.
  • SEO and Analytics: Technical SEO, structured data, Google Analytics, tag management.
  • Integrations: Third party JavaScript libraries, NPM packages, payment providers, API integrations, SDK integrations.
  • Tooling: Git, Jira, Agile Scrum workflows, Figma, AI tools, Cursor, VS Code, browser developer tools, Postman.

Professional Experience

Blueport Commerce - Boston, MA

Senior Front-End Engineer and Team Lead | Aug 2025 – Present

  • Led a high-performance UI team in completing multiple roadmap projects and Agile sprints.
  • Estimated client requirements and project scope based on team velocity and capacity.
  • Communicated complex technical issues, solutions, and timeline risks to Product management and leadership.

Senior Front-End Engineer | Nov 2019 – Sep 2025

  • Built scalable Angular UI components—carousels, sliders, modals, tabs—for a multi-tenant e-commerce platform.
  • Integrated third-party JavaScript libraries, SDKs, APIs, payment providers, including advanced checkout financing solutions.
  • Implemented semantic HTML templates, accessibility and SEO best practices across high-traffic, consumer-facing pages.
  • Improved Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS) through image optimization, code simplification, lazy loading.
  • Mentored developers through code reviews, technical guidance, onboarding, training, and Agile/Scrum collaboration.

Front-End Developer | Oct 2016 - Oct 2019

  • Implemented front-end features within an MVC architecture using Angular, AngularJS, JavaScript, jQuery, and SCSS.
  • Built and optimized carousels, tabs, galleries, modals, hero banners, sliders, checkout carts, and delivery/payment forms to deliver a modern, high-performing user experience for up to 15 brands.

The Cambridge Institute of International Education - Waltham, MA

Web Content Manager | Feb 2016 – Sep 2016

  • Managed, updated, and optimized up to 18 educational websites with a focus on conversion and user experience, collaborating with IT, Marketing, and HR teams. Tech stack: WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS.
  • Designed and implemented landing pages to support marketing, recruitment, and enrollment efforts.
  • Developed and executed data-driven digital campaigns, building custom Salesforce web forms that enhanced user engagement and streamlined data collection.
  • Integrated Marketo and Salesforce web forms into landing pages, creating a seamless lead-generation flow with automated data capture and routing.
  • Led all SEO/SEM strategy and optimization, improving search visibility, lead quality, and inbound traffic.

XebiaLabs - Boston, MA

Digital Marketing Manager | Dec 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Built responsive web pages, landing pages, and web banners using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and MODX.
  • Conducted A/B testing of landing pages and web banners, using Google Analytics for conversion tracking and performance analysis to continuously optimize campaign effectiveness.

UI / UX / Web Projects Contractor - Boston, MA

Invite Education LLC

Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Created wireframes, prototypes, and presented products to customers.
  • Consulted on UX and content strategies and worked on-site with backend team located in San Francisco.
  • Developed UI and layout elements using Slim, jQuery, CSS, and Ruby on Rails.

Boston Strategics

Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Designed and developed a custom WordPress website to support company marketing and content needs.
  • Customized and extended WordPress themes, including layout adjustments, UI styling, and plugin configuration to improve functionality and user experience. Trained the team to make feature updates.

UMass Boston

Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Developed an interactive Google Maps API-based map for a MOOC platform using JavaScript to enhance user navigation and course engagement.
  • Performed mobile testing and responsive optimizations to ensure a seamless, multi-device experience.

College Miner

Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Designed and developed a responsive WordPress website to establish the company's online presence.
  • Produced brand identity assets, including logo concepts, color palettes, and marketing visuals.

Bioarray

July 2013 – Sep 2013

  • Optimized HTML, JavaScript, and web content, improving site performance, accessibility, and readability.
  • Assessed and redesigned key UI elements to deliver a more polished, cohesive, and user-friendly website experience.

I-volutions

Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  • Provided front-end support on a website project, assisting with UI updates and functionality improvements.
  • Updated and optimized HTML5 and JavaScript code for improved performance and maintainability.

Refuge Place International Inc.

Dec 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Designed and developed a responsive WordPress website to support the organization's mission.
  • Contributed to the organization's fundraising efforts for women's and children's hospital services in Liberia, increasing awareness and donor support.
  • Built a robust PayPal-based donation system, enabling secure online contributions and helping the organization reach its fundraising goals.

Global Peace Aid, Inc.

Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Managed website content and publishing, ensuring accurate, timely, and engaging updates.
  • Designed graphics, logos, and visual assets to support campaigns and organizational branding.
  • Built a secure PayPal donation page, significantly improving the organization's ability to collect online contributions and helping them raise substantial funds for their humanitarian initiatives.

ClariLegal LLC - Boston, MA

User Interface Development Intern | Apr 2013 - Sep 2013

  • Designed and developed UI components and front-end page layouts for the company's legal-tech platform.
  • Created wireframes, Photoshop mockups, and interactive prototypes to communicate design solutions.
  • Translated wireframes into front-end implementations using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.