Adam Overstreet
About Adam Overstreet
Adam Overstreet serves as the Lead Engineer for Front End Development at Tapestry, where he has contributed to the development of design systems for various brands. He has a diverse background in web design and development, with experience at multiple organizations and a strong educational foundation in interactive web design.
Current Role as Lead Engineer
Adam Overstreet serves as the Lead Engineer for Front-End Development at Tapestry. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to various web development projects. His responsibilities include overseeing the front-end development processes and ensuring high-quality web performance. Adam plays a crucial role in mentoring the CMS team, focusing on their career development and skill enhancement.
Previous Experience at Tapestry
Before becoming the Lead Engineer, Adam worked at Tapestry as a Front-End Content Developer and Web Performance Engineer from 2021 to 2022. During this time, he contributed to Program Increment Planning and Sprint Planning, creating Jira tickets for web improvements. He also played a significant role in developing and maintaining the Design System for multiple brands under the Tapestry umbrella, including Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman.
Education and Certifications
Adam Overstreet studied at Boston University, where he focused on Interactive Web Design and obtained an Interactive Web Design Certificate from The Center for Digital Imaging Arts in 2007. He also attended the School of Visual Arts, completing a course in Advanced Web Languages in 2008. Additionally, he has pursued further education at General Assembly and holds a degree from American University.
Career Background
Adam has a diverse career in web development, having worked at various organizations. He was a Freelance Web Designer and Front-End Developer at Weill Cornell Medical College from 2007 to 2008. He also served as a Front-End Developer at thelab from 2013 to 2020 and worked as an Interactive Developer at True North Inc. from 2010 to 2013. His extensive experience spans over a decade in the field of front-end development.
Contributions to Web Development Practices
At Tapestry, Adam has made significant contributions to web development practices. He created design tokens for Tapestry's brands across North America, Japan, Europe, and Germany. Additionally, he provided documentation and Confluence pages outlining best web practices and guidelines for the CMS and Design System teams, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of web development efforts.