Amanda Brown

Portrait of Amanda Brown
Person An icon of a human figure Status
Double Agent
Hash An icon of a hash sign Code Name
Agent 00134
Location An icon of a map marker Location
Poolesville, MD

Her mission

(she chose to accept it)
Make knowledge more accessible

Recent Deployments

Cloud
GitHub
Upgrade
TED.com front-end rewrite

Tools & Tradecraft

Javascript

Hydrating

DIY projects

Typescript

React

Noteworthy Achievements

Fostered teamwork by initiating pairing sessions, as well as revamping agile processes and tools
Worked with GitHub to build new interfaces and upgrade a resusable component library within TypeScript and React
Collaborated on an accessibility audit, implented changes to reach a11y-accesible standards, and improved the user experience for all, especially those with disabilities
Worked with designers to create a both visually appealing and user-friendly interface for mobile and web applications

Reports from the Field

  1. Stop overthinking video calls for remote work

    Working remotely is something a lot of people in the tech industry had to learn on the fly. Here are tips to stop overthinking video calls — and start boosting confidence, collaboration and inclusivity while working remotely.
    Time An icon of a clock Publish Date
    January 16, 2024
    Person An icon of a human figure Authors
    Amanda Brown
    Category An icon of a paper organzier Categories
    Remote
    Community
    Communication

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