I turn complex web problems into lightning fast business solutions.

I am a JavaScript-focused Software Engineer with a passion for building interactive user interfaces, and delivering an exceptional user experience. With several years of industry experience, I create fast and accessible web products that last.

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I love to collaborate

Hashnode Team from 2022 posing for a team photo
Kieran discussing a project with a coworker in person while sharing his laptop screen
Kieran discussing a project with a coworker in person while sharing his laptop screen

Career & Experience

Some of my relevant professional career experience & education. To see more, find the attached CV.

Testimonials

I have been fortunate to work closely with some awesome people. Here is what they had to say about me.

" I have worked with Kieran on several significant projects at Hashnode. I can vouch for his attention to detail, web accessibility standards, and ability to deliver a great user experience. He iterates quickly on feedback and ensures that there is a harmony between user experience and developer experience while building features. "

Lakshya Thakur
Lakshya Thakur Senior Software Engineer, Hashnode

" Kieran is an exceptional professional with a strong commitment to web accessibility, consistently going the extra mile to ensure high standards in product development. He excels in code testing, provides thoughtful feedback during code reviews, and showcases remarkable skill in analyzing and simplifying complex requirements like UI component libraries to enhance team understanding and implementation. His dedication, expertise, and attention to detail make him an invaluable asset to any team or project. "

Sam Adebayo
Sam Adebayo Software Engineer, Hashnode

Blog

I write about topics that interest me in the web development space. UI/UX tutorials, React, software testing, and more.

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Tutorial: Implement a Scroll-Translated, Dynamic Sticky Navbar in React

As a frontend-focused developer, you'll spend a significant portion of your career working on navigation bars. These essential components are integral to almost every modern website and come in various implementations. In this tutorial we will build ...

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How To Persist Style Changes Through Reloads Using Overrides In Dev Tools

Sidenote This month on Hashnode we have been running the #DebuggingFeb Writeathon. As a software developer at Hashnode, I thought I'd join in. Of course, I won't be eligible for any prizes of course but it's a great opportunity to share knowledge wit...

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My First Year As a Software Developer Reviewed In 30 Questions!

My first year as a Software Developer at Hashnode recently passed and I want to share it with you. I thought it would a good idea to format this into 30 simple questions and try to offer tips and suggestions for anyone reading that might benefit from...

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My blog

Personal Projects

I like to build projects that help my make my life easier and develop my skills. Check out some of my projects below.

Hashnode Team

kieranroberts.dev (This site)

Code

My personal developer portfolio and playground showcasing my skills, projects, and blog. Built using Astro to reduce JavaScript overhead and optimize for performance.

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Hashnode Team

CoverSnap

Code Visit site

CoverSnap empowers users to create great looking blog cover images in seconds using the editing dashboard. No design skills required and it's completely free to download final images.

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My GitHub profile

Accolades & Achievements

Here are some personal accomplishments from the web development space that I am proud of.