Cassidy Morgan Thorp
Senior Front-End Developer | UX Engineer | Accessibility Specialist
Front-End Developer and UX Engineer with 5+ years of experience building accessible, responsive web applications for government-scale platforms. Specialized in WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 compliance, with deep expertise in semantic HTML, modern CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Proven track record delivering cross-functional UX and front-end solutions on federal healthcare systems with a focus on accessibility, performance, and scalable component architecture.
Skills
Front-End
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Next.js
- Bootstrap
- Storybook
- Vite
- Responsive Design
Accessibility
- WCAG 2.1
- Section 508
- Focus Management
- Keyboard Navigation
- Screen Reader Testing
UI/UX & HCI
- Figma
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Interaction Design
- Information Architecture
- User Flows
- Human-Centered Design
- Usability Testing
- Design Systems
Development
- Component-Based Architecture
- Compound Components
- REST APIs
- Agile/Scrum
- Cross-Browser Testing
- Performance Optimization
- SEO
Tools
- Git
- GitHub Actions
- Chromatic
- WordPress
- Chrome DevTools
- Visual Studio Code
Languages
- jQuery
- Python
- PHP
- C#
- Java
Emerging
- AI/ML Fundamentals
- AI-Assisted UX & Front-End Workflows
- Data Visualization
Experience
Front-End Developer (Contract) - World Trade Center Health Program, CDC/NIOSH
Via Maximus Inc. (Feb 2021-Feb 2026) -> Planned Systems International / ATL (Feb 2026-Present) | Cincinnati, OH / Remote
- Led UX and front-end redesign across 100+ pages of cdc.gov/wtc, partnering with designers, developers, and federal stakeholders to modernize a high-traffic healthcare platform serving 9/11 first responders and survivors.
- Developed and maintained responsive front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ensuring consistency and performance across mobile and desktop environments.
- Led migration of multiple web applications from Bootstrap 3 to 5, modernizing UI architecture and improving responsiveness across the platform.
- Ensured WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 compliance across all deliverables, conducting audits, remediating accessibility issues, and establishing accessibility standards for the team.
- Facilitated weekly cross-functional sprint meetings, coordinating front-end priorities and UX updates across developers, designers, and program managers.
- Built reusable component structures and standardized UI patterns using component-based architecture to support scalable front-end development.
Associate Center Director
Code Ninjas - Anderson Township | Aug 2020 - Jan 2021 | Cincinnati, OH
- Tutored over 40 students aged 5-15 in coding fundamentals using Scratch, JavaScript, and STEM activities.
Web Developer Intern
US Digital Partners | Jan - Mar 2020 | Cincinnati, OH
- Developed and updated multiple client websites using HTML, CSS, PHP, and WordPress, including nasa.esto.gov.
- Completed three WCAG 2.0 accessibility audits and 20+ quality control tests across client projects.
Informatics Apprentice/Web Specialist
Center for Applied Informatics, Northern Kentucky University | Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 | Highland Heights, KY
- Improved content organization, usability, and mobile responsiveness across 10+ NKU web pages, including the College of Informatics landing page.
Projects
CMT UI - Accessible React Component Library
React, TypeScript, Storybook, Vite, Chromatic | GitHub Repository | Live Storybook
- Open-source component library of fully accessible, production-ready React + TypeScript components meeting WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards.
- Implemented advanced accessibility patterns, including focus trapping, roving tabindex, aria-live regions, and the inert attribute; deployed via automated GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline to Chromatic.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (March 2026)
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts in Media Informatics - Minors in Computer Science and Electronic Media & Broadcasting (May 2020)
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY | Summa Cum Laude
Certifications
UI/UX Design Specialization - California Institute of the Arts (September 2024)
Human Subjects Research SBE Comprehensive - CITI Program (December 2025)
Foundational C# with Microsoft - freeCodeCamp (July 2025)
SEO Certification - HubSpot Academy (July 2025)