Tara Johnson
About Tara Johnson
Tara Johnson is a Software Development Engineer at Expedia Group with extensive experience in UX design and software development, holding multiple degrees and certifications from the University of Washington and other institutions.
Company
Currently working at Expedia Group as a Software Development Engineer since 2019. Previously worked at Code Fellows as a Teaching Assistant from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Holds a Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering from the University of Washington, completed from 2011 to 2013. Also achieved a Certificate in User-Centered Design from the University of Washington in 2011. Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Communication from the Center for Creative Studies. Expertise includes Java, JavaScript, Spring MVC, and Android development.
Professional Background
Started as a Project Lead/Graphic Designer at Aurora Consulting Group, Inc. from 1999 to 2005. Worked as a Design Consultant at tarajohnson.com between 2005 and 2007. Held the position of Senior Designer at ShareBuilder from 2006 to 2008. Acted as User Experience Design Manager at ING DIRECT ShareBuilder from 2008 to 2012. Served as Senior User Experience Design Manager at Capital One Investing from 2012 to 2018.
User-Centered Design Approach
Known for integrating a user-centered approach to problem-solving, combining UX design and graphic communication effectively in software development. This method emphasizes understanding user needs and preferences to create engaging and efficient user experiences.