Michael D. Kelly
Front End Web Developer • Responsive UI • Clean, Accessible Code
I build front end interfaces that are clean, accessible, and reliable across modern browsers and devices. Using well structured HTML, thoughtful CSS, and practical JavaScript, I turn designs and requirements into production ready UI that users can understand and teams can maintain.
I work closely with designers and back end engineers to ensure interfaces are performant, consistent, and aligned with real world constraints. I care deeply about accessibility, clarity, and long term maintainability because good interfaces reduce friction for users and reduce risk for the teams that support them.
About
I build front end interfaces that are clear, reliable, and ready for real users.
What I do
I design and build responsive front end experiences using clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. My focus is on creating interfaces that feel intuitive to users and are easy for teams to maintain.
I specialize in turning designs and requirements into production ready UI that works consistently across modern browsers and devices. Accessibility and performance are not afterthoughts. They are built in from the start.
Whether working from a design system or starting with loose requirements, I bring structure, clarity, and attention to detail to every build.
How I work
I start by making sure requirements are clear and documented. When expectations are defined early, delivery becomes predictable and trust builds quickly across the team.
I work in small, focused increments, testing early and often. I prefer simple solutions that are easy to understand, review, and extend rather than clever implementations that create long term maintenance risk.
Communication matters to me. I provide clear updates, flag risks early, and collaborate closely with designers, back end engineers, and stakeholders to keep work moving forward.
What recruiters should know
- I ship work that is stable, readable, and production ready. I care about long term maintainability, not just getting features out the door.
- I understand how front end work fits into larger systems, including APIs, back end services, and CI workflows.
- I am comfortable working independently or as part of a cross functional team, remote or hybrid, with clear ownership and accountability.
- I value clear expectations, realistic timelines, and honest communication. When priorities are defined, I execute with consistency.
What I bring to a team
- Strong fundamentals in front end development with a practical, no nonsense approach to UI.
- A calm, dependable presence that helps teams deliver without unnecessary churn or rework.
- A mindset focused on users, clarity, and outcomes rather than tools or trends.
- Professional experience working in environments where reliability, documentation, and accountability matter.
Resume
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Front End
- Semantic HTML and accessible components
- Responsive layouts and UI polish
- Performance focused patterns
Collaboration
- Works well with design and back end teams
- Clear requirements and clean handoff
- Documentation and maintainable code
Recommendations
Selected feedback from leaders and colleagues who have worked with me.
“Michael is one of those rare people who leads with both heart and skill. From the start, it was clear how engaged, grounded, and mission focused he is in his work. With over 20 years of U.S. Navy experience, he brings discipline and leadership to the IT space, while consistently showing up with clarity, compassion, and purpose.”
“Michael is a mission driven leader with a passion for learning new technologies and applying them in practical, innovative ways. He leads with integrity and accountability, communicates clearly, and teaches others to grow. His approach to leadership and execution consistently adds value to both people and organizations.”
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I share daily insights on leadership, technology, and disciplined execution, along with a weekly article focused on building reliable systems that serve people well. I also design and build websites, provide secure hosting, and offer Fractional CIO support to help organizations bring clarity, structure, and momentum to their technology decisions.
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