Software Engineer

Hi! I'm
James Kenneth

I craft interfaces that people actually enjoy using — currently building at Automattic Inc. powering WordPress, WooCommerce, and more.

James Kenneth GuidavenSoftware Engineer
15+Years
7Companies
FrontendFocus

I turn complex problems into simple, intuitive interfaces. JavaScript and TypeScript are my home turf — but I ship across the full stack with PHP, Java, and cloud infrastructure when the work demands it.

Toolkit
What I Work With

From UI frameworks to cloud services — the stack behind the work

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# Frontend  primary

> Where I spend most of my time — turning designs into fast, accessible interfaces that work everywhere.

languages:JavaScript/TypeScriptHTML5/CSS3
tools:Angular / Vue / ReactIonic / React NativeTailwind CSS / SCSSState Management (Redux, NGRX, Vuex)StorybookWebpack / Gulp
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# Backend

> APIs, databases, and the infrastructure that keeps frontends fed with data.

languages:JavaScriptJavaPHP
tools:Node.js / ExpressSpring BootAWS / GCPDocker / KubernetesWebSocketMySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB
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# Engineering

> The thinking behind the code — how to build systems that last and teams that move fast.

principles:Data Structures & AlgorithmsDesign Patterns & SOLIDClean ArchitectureREST & GraphQL APIsMicroservices & Distributed SystemsOAuth / OpenID ConnectWeb Security & Accessibility
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7 teams.15+ years.Still shipping.
Track Record
Where I've Shipped Code

Self-checkout systems, e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and the open web

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