Aaron Black

Senior Front End / UI Engineer @ Scorpion

About

I build clean, intuitive interfaces—with code that’s as maintainable as it is functional. With 6+ years of frontend engineering experience, I specialize in: 🔹 React & TypeScript: Architecting scalable, high-performance UIs 🔹 Web Optimization: Delivered 30% faster load times and 20% higher engagement through rendering optimizations 🔹 Collaborative Leadership: Mentor developers and align cross-functional teams (design, product, backend) Why my background stands out: UK/US/EU citizenships: Flexible for roles requiring relocation or remote work (no visa hurdles for EU/UK employers) Global experience: Worked with teams across the US, UK, Brazil, and Europe Entrepreneurial mindset: Founded a web consultancy, bridging tech and business goals Open to: Frontend roles in product-driven companies—especially those working with: AI/ML interfaces SaaS platforms Performance-critical applications Let’s connect!

Country

United States

City

Bellingham

Industry

Marketing & Advertising

Skill

Cross-team Collaboration, Full-Stack Development, React Hooks, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Software Development, TypeScript, Landing Pages, Adobe InDesign, Responsiveness, LESS (Stylesheet Language), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Written Communication, Web Technologies, Programming, Communication, CEOs, P&L Management, Start-up Ventures, Travel, Tourism

Experience

Senior Front End / UI Engineer

Scorpion

2021-2 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

Web Developer & Consultant

Barefoot Life Media

2017-12 - 2021-2 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Web Developer and Designer Created and designed multiple responsive websites, web apps and games Consulted for new business startups

Software Engineer

GameDevHQ

2020-10 - 2020-12 · 3 mos

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Front End Web Developer

JobPixel

2020-6 - 2020-8 · 3 mos

Remote

Designed and built in React using HTML, CSS, Javascript, and React libraries Created user story documents and user flow for the project Worked on integrating the project into Asana Set up tracking for events with Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics

Course Manager and Training Manager

Outfitters Kauai

2010-3 - 2017-4 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Kauai, HI

Training, supervising and managing over 40 employees resulting in improving customer satisfaction, increasing efficiency and reducing redundancies Created and developed intensive training program and responsible for training and briefing all incoming employees on proper procedure, safety regulations, team building and running team meetings Authored first physical employee and training manuals for Outfitters regarding standard operating procedures

Founder

Amagi Adventures

2009-6 - 2012-9 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Costa Rica

Principle Website Developer and Designer Set up website bookings and payments to streamline booking process resulting in a 40% increase of online bookings Responsible for all aspects of operating company; accounting, sales, marketing, negotiations and customer satisfaction.

Founder

Blackhardt Skateboards

2003 - 2006 · 3 yrs

St Augustine, Florida, United States

Principle Web Designer and Developer for e-commerce site Spearheaded the design and manufacture of original product Responsible for all aspects of company operation: design, manufacture, sales, marketing, accounting and distribution Developed a viral campaign for one of the company's new products