Tim S.
About Tim S.
Tim S. is a Senior UX Engineer at Shortwave in San Francisco, California, with extensive experience in user interface design and user experience research. He has previously worked at notable companies such as Google, Firebase, and Virgin Blue, and holds a Bachelor of Information Technology from Queensland University of Technology.
Work at Shortwave
Tim S. has been employed at Shortwave as a Senior UX Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experiences, particularly for email applications. His responsibilities likely include collaborating with product managers and developers to improve product usability.
Previous Experience in UX Engineering
Prior to his current position, Tim S. worked at Firebase as a Senior UX Engineer from 2017 to 2020. He also held the position of UX Engineer at Firebase from 2015 to 2017. His extensive experience in user experience design includes roles at Google as a Senior UX Engineer and UX Engineer, contributing to a solid foundation in the field.
Education and Expertise
Tim S. studied at Queensland University of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Information Technology with a focus on Games Development from 2002 to 2005. He also began a Bachelor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the same institution, although he did not complete this degree. His educational background supports his expertise in user interface design and user experience research.
Achievements in Design Systems
Tim S. developed a dark mode design system that integrates with Figma, React, styled-components, and CSS Custom Properties. He specializes in creating theme-aware reusable components that enhance both developer experience and design accuracy. His work aims to reduce designer overhead by enabling simultaneous design in light and dark modes.
Background in Consulting and Development
Before his focus on UX engineering, Tim S. worked in various consulting and development roles. He served as an Oracle UCM Consultant for multiple organizations, including Brisbane City Council, ANZ, and Virgin Australia. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Kaybus, Inc. and held web development positions at Virgin Blue.