Resume

Tony Silvestri
Architect

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Engineer who builds the design. Thirty years turning ambitious creative visions into realized experiences. Rich-media work at Razorfish and Isobar gave way to modern React/Next.js platforms and accessibility-first design systems at Slalom. Delivered award-caliber interactive work for HBO, GM, Marc Jacobs, Royal Caribbean, Intel, and Mercedes-AMG, collaborating daily with designers, art directors, and strategists. Seeking a return to design-led product work where craft, motion, and user experience are the point.

Experience
Architect 2014 – Present
Slalom Build — Chicago, IL / Charlotte, NC
  • Technical lead and frontend architect across enterprise and government engagements, pairing engineering rigor with experience-quality UI delivery.
  • Library of Congress (NLS): led React/Next.js development for the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, built to WCAG 2.1 / Section 508-compliant component systems, dual SSO and OTP authentication, and team-wide coding standards. Accessibility as craft, not checkbox.
  • Federal Reserve Bank: architected and led Angular and Java frontend delivery for secure, performance-critical banking platforms.
  • Mentored development teams, drove technology selection, and established reusable component and design-system patterns across clients including Home Depot, WeightWatchers, and USCIS.
Lead Frontend Developer 2009 – 2014
Roundarch / Isobar — Chicago, IL
  • Led development of high-end interactive applications and rich-media experiences for HBO, GM, Marc Jacobs, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, MSG, Fidelity, MassMutual, Bank of New York, and S&P.
  • Worked embedded with design and creative direction teams, translating experience concepts into high-performance interactive builds.
Senior Frontend Developer 2007 – 2009
Avenue A | Razorfish — Chicago, IL
  • Built interactive brand sites and campaign experiences for JCPenney, Intel, Kraft, Neutrogena, Mercedes-AMG, Lenovo, ADT, Wyndham, and Regent Cruise Lines.
  • Specialized in dynamic, animation-rich interfaces at one of the era's defining digital experience agencies.
Senior Frontend Developer 2000 – 2007
Kerzner International (Atlantis) — Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Owned the flagship interactive site for a global resort destination through four platform generations; integrated Akamai CDN for worldwide delivery.
Programmer 1994 – 2000
IBM — Tampa, FL
  • Developed and supported IBM Mail Exchange; earned CCNA certification.
Selected Brand & Client Work

HBO · GM · Marc Jacobs · Mercedes-AMG · Royal Caribbean · Carnival · Intel · Kraft · Neutrogena · Lenovo · JCPenney · Madison Square Garden · Fidelity Investments · Bank of New York · S&P · MassMutual · Wyndham · Atlantis Resorts · Home Depot · WeightWatchers · Federal Reserve Bank · Library of Congress

Studio collaborations: Pentagram Design, Firstborn Multimedia, Rare Medium

Full Career Timeline

Every engagement since 2000, visualized by duration and technology stack.

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Skills
Frontend
JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React, Next.js, Angular, Vue, responsive & motion-driven UI, design systems, Storybook, Material UI
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1, Section 508, USWDS
Backend & Data
Node.js, Python, FastAPI, GraphQL, REST, Java / Spring Boot, MongoDB, MySQL, Pinecone
Delivery
Git, CI/CD, Terraform, AWS CDK, Jest, Cypress, Testing Library, agile team leadership
Education
B.S., Management Information Systems
University of South Florida, 1990 – 1993
Interests
Ultrarunning
SCUBA diving
Backpacking
Cooking & hot-sauce making