Dotestudios: Web Design and Development by Brian M. Dote

Testimonials

Testimonials listed in chronological order from the newest to the oldest.

Stacey Ryder, Web Content Editor, Incyte Genomics (May 8, 2008)

Brian is a terrific collaborator who was responsible for implementing the changes I wrote up for the corporate website at Incyte Corporation. He was always communicative, knowledgeable and lightning fast with his work. On top of that, he's a really good guy - friendly, honest and hardworking.

Wei Wang, Visual Designer, Apple Inc. (January 15, 2008)

Brian leads the .Mac UI engineer team for years. He's the soul of the team. He's very talented and helpful. I absolutely enjoyed working with Brian.

Sarah Herrlinger, Sr. Manager, Special Markets, Apple Inc. (December 4, 2007)

Brian is a fantastic UI engineer, a great manager and a fabulous person. I worked with Brian for 2 years and was sorry to lose access to him when I switched roles. Not only is he incredibly competent as an engineer, he's an amazing team player -- always helping to find creative ways to solve problems and going the extra mile to get the job done. His demeanor was positive even in the worst of fire drills and I never doubted that I could count on him. I will forever keep him in my address book in hopes of working with him again.

Bill Humphries, UI Engineer, Apple (December 3, 2007)

I worked in Brian's team while we were engaged in an ambitious project to redesign .Mac's web mail interface. Brian got us through a complicated project, made even more challenging by constantly changing requirements by keeping us focused on the work that needed to be done. Brian understands the strength and limitations of JavaScript and HTML, so he knew what could be easily done, and what would be an engineering challenge, and explained the risks to project management, designers, and management. He is passionate about design and code.

Richard Scorer, Sr Software Engineer, Apple Computer, Inc. (December 2, 2007)

I have had the pleasure of working with Brian for two years at .Mac and found him to be a highly intelligent UI engineer, and excellent manager of both people and projects. He's always willing to offer suggestions on improvements and ways to improve the overall project look and functionality, and yet his knowledge is way beyond just the UI level. He understands the complex give and take of client and server models. Brian is very responsive and responsible. Problems (few as they are) are dealt with in a timely manner. Working with new technology and different ideas are always welcomed with Brian. All in all, a great asset, and a friendly personality to match.

Irene Jon, User Interface Engineer, Apple, Inc. (December 2, 2007)

As a natural leader, Brian excels in both technical and managerial aspects of his job, ensuring that the team delivers projects on time. He is extremely articulate and creative. He always provides speedy innovative solutions and never hesitates to provide assistance. His easy-going nature makes it fun and enjoyable to work with him.

Stéphane Lunati, Manager .Mac - Sr Software Engineer, Apple Computer Inc (November 30, 2007)

Brian is a great engineer that is a pleasure to work with. Not just only he knows really well his field and has an amazing knowledge of the web technologies but he brings in addition the human touch that mean working long hours with him is always a lot of fun. Brian is a top notch engineer that not only deliver on time but can explain how things work and he is willing to go the extra mile to deliver products that make a difference.

Heather Tumey, Web Developer, Apple Computer, Inc. (November 29, 2007)

Brian was an excellent manager to work for and frankly one of the best that I've had. I really appreciated his clarity on work schedules, his ability to juggle large amounts of information and his ability to prioritize all of it gracefully while under fire. He was very clear in his goals and expectations of his employees all the while being extremely supportive and encouraging us to continue to learn and expand our engineering knowledge. I would highly recommend him as both an engineer and as a manager. He is a superb engineer and was a pleasure to work with and for.

Brian Wey, Engineering Project Manager, Apple Inc. (November 29, 2007)

Brian Dote is the project manager's ideal engineer. He's hard working and productive, gives good feedback and estimates, and delivers on time. On top of that, he's fun to work with, and even though he works remotely from Hawaii, I can still count on him to deliver high quality work on schedule.

Seejo Pylappan, Sr. Software Engineer, Apple Inc. (November 29, 2007)

I have worked with Brian and it he is a great team player and contribute on making the project a success. He has been great in getting the UI lipsmacking good with all the CSS magic he does. I have worked with him extensively with a project involving complex integration of Web 2.0 Technologies - Ajax, JavaScript and JSON libraries.

Jeff Calado, Engineering Manager, Apple (November 29, 2007)

Brian is one of my most highly regarded colleagues. He's an engaging communicator with deep technical skills and is always a pleasure to collaborate with. He manages people effectively, provides solid leadership, and is an exceptional UI Engineer that has a thorough understanding of existing and nascent technologies.

Mike Vannucci, .Mac User Interface Engineer, Apple Computer, Inc. (November 28, 2007)

Brian was a very organized manager of both projects and his direct reports. He always kept me well informed and his managing style allowed for easy communication between the two of us. I also felt he had my best interests in mind in regards to my career path. Working with Brian over the last 7 years has been a wonderful experience. He is always organized and he delivers on time and as promised. Brian is always keeping me informed on his progress and has great project management skills to complement his coding + design work.

Lee Lance, Owner, Scale (November 28, 2007)

Brian is an exceptional developer. He has all the knowledge required for the job, but even more importantly, he thinks on his feet to ensure stability, extensibility and efficiency every step of the way. In the six years we have worked together, Brian has proven to be detail-oriented enough to dot every "i" and cross every "t", but has a strong vision of the big picture that keeps him precisely on deadline and on budget. His thorough and precise self-management, communication and project documentation is consistently at a level of excellence almost unheard of from a developer.

Ashley Quitoriano, Software Engineer, .Mac, Apple Computer (November 28, 2007)

Brian Dote is a brilliant UI engineer. His ingenuity and dependability make him a solid asset to the team. He has a vast skill set and a strong fundamental knowledge of both client and server relationships. He deals with issues in a diplomatic manner, is a pleasant person, and is very easy to get along with.

Alec Marshall, Lead Producer, Marketing Content, Apple Computer (November 28, 2007)

Brian is an energetic and extremely talented front-end engineer. His knowledge of current web technologies led .Mac into a new age of user interface, and his ability to coordinate interface with design made for a seamless production process. While I worked with Brian, we updated the look and feel of .Mac for the first time since it had launched in 2002. Thanks to Brian's tireless work, advanced knowledge, and clean esthetic, the redesign launched with no delay, minimal revisions, and a pure, modern look that was trumpeted by Mac fans worldwide. I'd be thrilled to work with Brian again, and I'd recommend him whole heartedly as a leader in web interface development.

Darci Groves, Senior Writer, Apple (August 31, 2007)

Brian's an engineer extraordinaire, balanced with one of the warmest and most intelligent personalities I've had the pleasure of working with. He's also a brilliant photographer, though he's entirely too humble about it.

Brian Mintun, Quality Assurance / .Mac, Apple, Inc. (January 28, 2007)

I have the pleasure of providing quality assurance testing on the work Brian performs at .Mac. His work is always high quality, and when there is a problem with it--he fixes it quickly and efficiently. Brian is a great communicator, and always willing to help me troubleshoot any issues I come across--which makes my job that much easier. Brian is a true asset to .Mac.

Karen Anderson, Apple Inc. (January 19, 2006)

When Brian joined Apple, he replaced a UI engineer who had left in mid-project. Brian picked up all the loose ends, got up to speed in no time, and helped us bring the work in right on deadline and in excellent form. Now he's a manager of a UI team, and always looks beyond the specific UI work to bring an understanding of the whole project.

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