Spencer Stark
About Spencer Stark
Spencer Stark is a Senior UX Developer at Mutual of Omaha, where he co-facilitates a community of practice for developers. He specializes in creating reusable design systems and enhancing website performance, particularly in accessibility.
Work at Mutual of Omaha
Spencer Stark has been employed at Mutual of Omaha as a Senior UX Developer since 2016. In this role, he co-facilitates a community of practice that connects developers from various teams. This initiative encourages the sharing of new ideas and promotes consistency across projects. Stark focuses on enhancing website performance and accessibility, with a particular emphasis on improving accessibility experiences.
Education and Expertise
Spencer Stark studied at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he earned two degrees: a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics, completing his studies between 2007 and 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in user experience development, particularly in creating and maintaining reusable design systems and building component libraries for VueJS.
Background
Before joining Mutual of Omaha, Spencer Stark worked at MacPractice Inc. as a Product Owner from 2011 to 2016. This experience contributed to his skills in product development and user experience design. His transition to Mutual of Omaha marked a shift towards a more focused role in UX development, where he applies his background in economics to enhance user experiences.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Spencer Stark specializes in utilizing advanced technologies in his development work. He is proficient in VueJS, ES6, Postcss, CSS4 specifications, Laravel, PHP, Webpack, and Node. His technical skills enable him to create efficient and effective user interfaces, contributing to the overall performance and accessibility of web applications.