CANDACE ROGUECURRENT EXPERIENCE
Candace Rogue
Cybersecurity / Security+
Atlanta, GA · 757-392-4793 · candacerogue@gmail.com
candacerogue.com · Open to NYC hybrid
Front-end engineer and technical educator transitioning toward entry-level security and security-adjacent IT work. Brings JavaScript and API experience, code review, technical documentation, structured learning, and cross-functional communication. Interested in applying these strengths to security support and user education while developing security-specific knowledge and practical evidence.
Relevant skills · established background
Transferable skills: JavaScript, API integration, code review, technical documentation, curriculum design, stakeholder communication, accessible user education
Professional experience
Lead Front End Engineer & Product Manager
Blavity Inc. · Aug 2018 - Mar 2020 · Atlanta, GA
- Led the applications team through the Blavity News redesign; established code review practices and DRY standards.
- Built UI components and design system documentation with Product, Engineering, and Editorial to improve accessibility, consistency, and handoffs.
- Re-engineered internal newsletter tools serving 1M+ subscribers; contributed jwPlayer API integration, modal libraries, and state management to the Travel Noire app launch.
- Implemented AMP pages, ads, and Google Analytics across 5 sites, with ad revenue upward of $350K in under a year; led design and development for a $300K Toyota Corolla campaign.
Lead UX Design Instructor
General Assembly · Jun 2021 - Oct 2024 · Remote
- Guided 225+ career changers and managed 6 instructional staff, with 100% graduation requirement fulfillment.
- Launched a Design x Engineering capstone connecting UX and software engineering students across teams, timelines, and deliverables.
- Partnered with Product and Learning Development to audit curriculum, address student feedback, and align assignments with professional workflows.
- Reviewed AI curriculum with Product and championed accessibility and inclusive design.
Founder & Consultant, UX & Development
Rogue Labs · Aug 2014 - Present · Remote
- Lead UX strategy, product design, and Shopify and WordPress development, helping e-commerce clients scale to $100K+ in annual revenue.
- Build design systems with interaction standards, voice and tone guidance, and documentation for client teams.
- Partner with founders, developers, and stakeholders on product strategy, user journeys, and WCAG-aligned experiences.
Multi-Disciplinary Designer & Developer
Creative Circle · Jul 2016 - Aug 2018
- Designed and developed responsive websites using WordPress, PHP, React Native, and Bootstrap.
UX Mentor
Thinkful · Nov 2020 - Aug 2023 · Remote
- Mentored 30+ designers through individualized learning plans and actionable feedback on prototypes, user flows, and iterations.
- Coached designers to communicate design rationale to engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Founder, Lead Artist & Facilitator
501 Rogueland · 2019 - Present · Atlanta, GA
- Design, budget, and facilitate recurring Adult Recess workshops that introduce adults to hands-on creative disciplines.
Education
Designlab | AI in Product Design Certificate | 2026
Howard University | B.B.A. International Business & Marketing, Magna Cum Laude | 2009 - 2013
Selected presentations
SoCal React Meetup · 2017
To State, or Not to State. shouldComponentUpdate? - React application performance.
Tech Talk · 2017
Three.js, AR & Beyond - live JavaScript and three.js demonstrations for developers.
Codesmith Framework Cohorts · 2017
Why is UI/UX so Damn Sexy? - UX fundamentals and developer-designer collaboration.
CANDACE ROGUEFUTURE EXAMPLE
Candace Rogue
Cybersecurity / Security+
Atlanta, GA · 757-392-4793 · candacerogue@gmail.com
candacerogue.com · Open to NYC hybrid
A vision to work toward. This is an illustrative future resume, not an application-ready statement of current qualifications. Every new claim must be completed and verified before use.
Security+ certified career changer with a front-end engineering and technical education background, supported by independent identity, access, and log-review labs. Brings disciplined documentation, technical communication, and experience helping people use technology.
Future additions · after completion
CompTIA Security+
Earned CompTIA Security+ after passing the active exam; record the verified award date and credential details.
Independent security practice
Configured a least-privilege and MFA practice environment and documented a simulated authentication-log review and response recommendations.
Relevant skills · established background
Transferable skills: JavaScript, API integration, code review, technical documentation, curriculum design, stakeholder communication, accessible user education
Professional experience
Lead Front End Engineer & Product Manager
Blavity Inc. · Aug 2018 - Mar 2020 · Atlanta, GA
- Led the applications team through the Blavity News redesign; established code review practices and DRY standards.
- Built UI components and design system documentation with Product, Engineering, and Editorial to improve accessibility, consistency, and handoffs.
- Re-engineered internal newsletter tools serving 1M+ subscribers; contributed jwPlayer API integration, modal libraries, and state management to the Travel Noire app launch.
- Implemented AMP pages, ads, and Google Analytics across 5 sites, with ad revenue upward of $350K in under a year; led design and development for a $300K Toyota Corolla campaign.
Lead UX Design Instructor
General Assembly · Jun 2021 - Oct 2024 · Remote
- Guided 225+ career changers and managed 6 instructional staff, with 100% graduation requirement fulfillment.
- Launched a Design x Engineering capstone connecting UX and software engineering students across teams, timelines, and deliverables.
- Partnered with Product and Learning Development to audit curriculum, address student feedback, and align assignments with professional workflows.
- Reviewed AI curriculum with Product and championed accessibility and inclusive design.
Founder & Consultant, UX & Development
Rogue Labs · Aug 2014 - Present · Remote
- Lead UX strategy, product design, and Shopify and WordPress development, helping e-commerce clients scale to $100K+ in annual revenue.
- Build design systems with interaction standards, voice and tone guidance, and documentation for client teams.
- Partner with founders, developers, and stakeholders on product strategy, user journeys, and WCAG-aligned experiences.
Multi-Disciplinary Designer & Developer
Creative Circle · Jul 2016 - Aug 2018
- Designed and developed responsive websites using WordPress, PHP, React Native, and Bootstrap.
UX Mentor
Thinkful · Nov 2020 - Aug 2023 · Remote
- Mentored 30+ designers through individualized learning plans and actionable feedback on prototypes, user flows, and iterations.
- Coached designers to communicate design rationale to engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Founder, Lead Artist & Facilitator
501 Rogueland · 2019 - Present · Atlanta, GA
- Design, budget, and facilitate recurring Adult Recess workshops that introduce adults to hands-on creative disciplines.
Education
Designlab | AI in Product Design Certificate | 2026
Howard University | B.B.A. International Business & Marketing, Magna Cum Laude | 2009 - 2013
Selected presentations
SoCal React Meetup · 2017
To State, or Not to State. shouldComponentUpdate? - React application performance.
Tech Talk · 2017
Three.js, AR & Beyond - live JavaScript and three.js demonstrations for developers.
Codesmith Framework Cohorts · 2017
Why is UI/UX so Damn Sexy? - UX fundamentals and developer-designer collaboration.