I’m Kenton — a Senior Full-Stack Developer and Engineering Leader with a passion for clean code, simple systems, and helping people grow. I’ve worked across fintech, mortgage, and SaaS — and I’m deeply excited about where AI is taking us next.
I’m actively exploring the intersection of software engineering and AI automation.
- ChatGPT – my integrated thought partner for content, coaching, scaling ideas, and technical decision-making. It’s especially valuable for surfacing blind spots and perspectives I may not have considered.
- Cursor – my AI-powered dev environment of choice, enabling faster iteration and better team velocity
- Manus – my go-to for deep research, structured reports, and high-fidelity product planning
- Engineering Manager or Senior Developer roles
- Remote-first
- AI-first companies, productivity tools, or financial technology
- 10+ years in software and systems development
- Led remote engineering teams and mentored junior devs
- Architected scalable apps using Rails, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL
- Focused on velocity, team health, and business outcomes
- Known for mentoring devs, unblocking teams, and aligning engineering work with business goals
- Join a forward-thinking engineering team solving complex problems
- Build or contribute to AI-powered SaaS or DevTools
- Continue shipping indie side projects with real-world impact
Reach me at kentonnewby@gmail.com
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