What drives me Making software that feels human
I'm Kennedy, a software engineer who cares about making things that feel good to use. I think the best technology is the kind you don't have to think about. It just works, and maybe makes you smile while doing it.
What I love most is creating things that feel natural and intuitive to use. I want people to have those little moments of delight when they interact with something I've built.
My Philosophy
Building to Last
I want to create things that stick around. Not just code that works today, but solutions that people will still find valuable years from now.The Details Matter
Those little transitions, the way a button feels when you tap it, how the app responds to your gestures. I obsess over these things because they're what make software feel alive.Learning in Public
Every project teaches me something new. I'm constantly exploring new technologies, not because they're trendy, but because I'm genuinely curious about what's possible.Projects
Here are some things I've built that I'm proud of. Each one pushed me to learn something new and solve interesting problems.
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Varden Homes
Renting is broken for just about everyone who touches it. Renters fill out the same application over and over, landlords drown in paperwork, and property managers run their whole business out of spreadsheets. Varden is my attempt to put all of it in one place, so you can find a home, apply, sign the lease, and pay rent without the usual headache.
It works the same on the web and on your phone, because both come from one codebase I built to share a single core. Behind the login it quietly handles the unglamorous parts: rent, leases, maintenance requests, tenant screening, so nobody has to juggle five different tools to run a building. The thing I kept coming back to was calm. Managing property is stressful enough, and the software shouldn't pile onto it.
Alani
As Creative Director, I oversee the foundation's entire digital presence, from the website to the upcoming iOS app. Every design decision is intentional: gentle colors, thoughtful spacing, clear navigation. When someone is grieving, the last thing they need is a confusing interface or jarring design.
The iOS app I'm developing in Swift will make it easier for parents to access grief support, connect with others who understand their pain, and find practical resources when they need them most. I'm learning native iOS development specifically for this because the experience needs to feel safe, intimate, and completely trustworthy. It's teaching me that good design isn't just about aesthetics. It's about creating spaces where people feel held.
This project reminds me why I build things. Technology at its best serves humanity in its most vulnerable moments, and I want this platform to be something that genuinely helps people heal.