Jack Gillette

Principal UI Engineer

jackgillette.com
jack@jackgillette.com
/in/jack-gillette/
Boston, MA

Skills

TypeScript Vue 3 / Nuxt React / Next.js Node.js Frontend Architecture Design Systems Component Libraries Micro-Frontends Storybook Tailwind CSS Web Components REST & GraphQL APIs Playwright Vitest Testing Library CI/CD & GitHub Actions AI-Assisted Development Performance Optimization Accessibility (WCAG) Figma & Design Collaboration Technical Strategy & Roadmapping Engineering Enablement People Management Cross-Team Leadership

Professional Experience

2022-present Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Boston, MA
Principal UI Engineer (promoted Dec 2025; prev. Senior UX Engineer)
  • Define and drive the frontend technical strategy for Berxi, establishing best practices, testing standards, and long-term architecture roadmaps across teams.
  • Manage two direct reports (Senior & Associate full-stack engineers), providing mentorship, career development, and technical guidance.
  • Own and evolve the component library and design system, enabling consistent, accessible UI delivery at scale.
  • Champion engineering enablement through internal tooling, documentation, pairing sessions, and cross-team knowledge sharing.
  • Contribute to feature development on a Nuxt/Vue platform powering critical insurance experiences.
2021-2022 Gravoc Peabody, MA
Senior Web Developer
  • Delivered bespoke web applications and APIs for enterprise clients from discovery through launch.
  • Mentored junior developers and formalized code review and testing practices.
  • Build and maintain custom web solutions for clients to meet any requirements, including websites, apps, and APIs.
  • Work as a Senior Developer, mentoring junior team members.
2019-2021 Accomplish Media (Formerly Create+Conquer) Boston, MA
Web Developer
  • Led the development team for complex client projects, coordinating architecture, delivery, and QA.
  • Partnered with clients through workshops, iterative demos, and post-launch optimization.
  • Built custom web solutions for clients, including private social media sites and a fully functional online animal adoption system.
  • Participated in the client relations lifecycle, including design workshops, development check-ins, and post-launch support.
2018-2019 Virtual Inc. Wakefield, MA
Web Developer
  • Built and supported custom web solutions for large associations in a fast-paced agency team.
  • Advised clients on architecture decisions while collaborating across design and marketing partners.

Education

Merrimack College North Andover, MA
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • Captain of Men's Rugby Team