Biography

Beth Richardson is a Software Engineer/Developer within the Web Platforms/Services team within DoIT, joining in 2019. Prior to her role at DoIT, she worked on campus as a front-end web developer at the Wisconsin School of Business from 2014 to 2019. She has over 15 years’ experience in web design and development, in both the private and public sectors. 

Beth is passionate about creating accessible, user-focused digital experiences. Previous projects have included implementing design systems and interface pattern libraries that improved consistency across user experiences and maintainability of projects, as well as templates within digital platforms such as Sitecore CMS and Salesforce. 

In her current role, she is the product owner and technical lead on the UW-Madison Profile application. UW–‍Madison Profile aims to be our campus’s centralized place for faculty, staff, students and prospective students to manage their identity information. It gives the power of identity management back to the user, providing transparency to individuals regarding their representation across various digital systems on campus.

2024 Session

Agile beyond software development: Understanding Agile’s versatility

2023 Session

UW–Madison Profile: Building upon Salesforce Experience Cloud to Improve User Experiences