Brad Paugh
About Brad Paugh
Brad Paugh is a Technical Lead at Dialpad, where he focuses on accessibility in design systems and facilitates scrum meetings. He has a background in software development and UX/UI design, with experience at Dialpad and RBC Global Asset Management.
Current Role as Technical Lead
Brad Paugh currently serves as a Technical Lead at Dialpad, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he focuses on overseeing the development of design tokens and utility classes with an emphasis on accessibility. He also facilitates weekly scrum meetings for story prioritization and grooming, contributing to long-term roadmapping for the design system.
Previous Experience at Dialpad
Prior to his current role, Brad Paugh worked at Dialpad as a Senior Frontend Developer from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he was instrumental in leading the development of Dialpad's design system, known as Dialtone. This system incorporates Vue and CSS/HTML components, and he implemented automated testing using tools such as Mocha, Percy, and Axe-core to ensure quality and compliance with coding standards.
Experience at RBC Global Asset Management
Brad Paugh worked as a Software Developer at RBC Global Asset Management from 2017 to 2020. In this role, he contributed to various software development projects while gaining valuable experience in a corporate environment. His time at RBC helped him refine his technical skills and understand the complexities of software development in a financial context.
Educational Background in Technology
Brad Paugh studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Diploma of Technology in Computer Systems Technology with a focus on Data Communications from 2008 to 2010. He also attended RED Academy, completing a UX/UI Digital Designer Foundation program in 2017. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technical and design principles.