About Me

dan_spector

I’m a front-end software engineer with a passion for design, data visualization, and interactive experiences that inspire and are easy to use. I’m currently working at McKinsey, where I code up all kinds of UI knick-knacks for McKinsey.com readers. Previously, I was a front-end engineer and graphics developer at the Wall Street Journal. I graduated with a master’s degree in information design and data visualization from Northeastern University in Boston.

What I can do

I consider myself a front-end engineer first and foremost. Most of my work utilizes HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Frameworks that I like include React, Svelte, and D3. I love the simplicitly and scalability of a well-designed front-end bundler - lately I’m loving Vite. I use Node.js for scripting purposes and have built back-end APIs with Express.js and GraphQL.

Other things I think are important: accessibility, designing for all screens, not pushing dark patterns, being able to communicate to non-technical folk about a technology, and telling a story through design.

I’m also a firm believer in the power of words. And dark mode! (I promise the next iteration of this website will have that!)

A job that would be a good fit

I really like front-end engineering - I’m most comfortable in code, but I also love to talk design and UX. I use React a ton, so I can contribute on that stack right away. I have some experience with JavaScript back-end, and would like to get more, especially with GraphQL.

I’m looking to learn and grow in a well-defined engineering team. In terms of experience, I’m on the border between mid-level and senior: I can do most front-end things on my own, but would benefit from more team structure, and would love to foray into full-stack dev in a “safe-space”. I am looking for teams that promote collaboration, scoping, and realistic deadlines. And kindness. ☺️

Contact me

You can reach me at dspector -at- protonmail -dot- com.

What I’m Doing Now

  • Trying every hipster vegan ingredient in my overnight oats and seeing what turns out edible.
  • Chess. Specifically online at 1am. I am proud to say that I am hovering at 350 ELO. ♟️ 🫠
  • Pickleball. Yes, I have finally seen the value of running up to volley.
  • Drinking a lot of Athletic NA IPA.