Accessibility is foundation
Not a feature bolted on later. Building for everyone from the start helps everyone.
About
Hi, I'm Justin.
Senior frontend engineer with 10+ years building web apps. I focus on React and Vue 3, care a lot about accessibility, and run FormBeam as my solo product.
How I got here
I'm from Wisconsin and have always been into computers. My friends and I would throw together LAN parties on the weekend to game. Somewhere along the way, building websites became more interesting than playing the games. What started as a hobby turned into a career I did not plan for.
From FurnitureDealer.Net I moved into job search tech at LinkUp, then leveled up at Mortgage Cadence and Channel. Each step taught me something new, but the through-line stayed the same: build interfaces that just work. Nobody should have to think hard about how to use the thing in front of them. These days I also run FormBeam, a form backend aimed at static sites and indie builders who want submissions handled without standing up their own server.
I'm in Minnesota now, but my wife and I are heading to Boise. We got married in September 2024 and are ready for a new chapter. Wisconsin will always be home, but I have always liked a fresh start.
What I've learned
The best interfaces are invisible. Always ask: what is the user trying to accomplish, and how can I best help them do it?
Simple beats clever
The best code is often the code you do not write. Clear solutions age better than cute ones.
Self-taught is a skill
Getting here without a formal CS path taught me how to learn. That habit has been more valuable than any single framework.
Connect
Open to talking projects, tools, or opportunities.