About Me
Hello! I'm Kien — a software developer with 5 years of experience and a strong focus on frontend development. I specialize in crafting responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces that deliver seamless web experiences.
After graduating from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, I found myself working in a costing role where I spent most of my time in Excel spreadsheets.
While the job wasn't related to my degree, it was there that I discovered a passion for problem-solving through automation — I started using VBA to streamline repetitive tasks, and that experience ignited a deeper curiosity about programming.
Motivated by that spark, I made the decision to leave and pursue a self-taught path into software development. Since then, I've been committed to continuous learning and growth, staying at the forefront of frontend technologies to build fast, accessible, and user-friendly applications.
Skills
Frontend
- React / Next.js
- TypeScript / Zustand / Redux
- GraphQL / Apollo
- Tailwind CSS
Tools
- Git / GitHub
- VS Code
- Figma
- Webpack / Vite
Other
- Responsive Design
- Web Accessibility
- CircleCI
- Datadog / Bugsnag
Experience
Software Developer
Driven by a focus on developer experience, performance, and frontend scalability, I've led initiatives that improved CI efficiency, test reliability, and application stability, while also mentoring developers, enhancing mobile usability, and building real-time observability with Datadog and Bugsnag
Software Developer
Developed new trial experiences and contributed to platform tooling for Coveo's Admin-UI using React, TypeScript, and Redux, supporting frontend teams across the organization.
Projects
Personal Blog
My space to reflect on programming, track progress, and stay accountable with Pomodoro-fueled learning sessions.
RedFlagDeals Discord Bot
A private Discord bot that monitors RedFlagDeals and sends real-time alerts on savings and price errors.
Contact
If you'd like to have a coffee chat ☕ — feel free to reach out!