kylewest.dev

Kyle West

Spend time with people. Learn new perspectives. Create inclusive experiences.

Kyle West in a flannel shirt standing in front of Mammoth Springs, Yellowstone National Park.

About

I’m a Computer Scientist with a passion for building web interfaces that are understandable, accessible, and delightful for everyone to use. I’m a strong advocate for inclusive design, and I enjoy mentoring and teaching others.

My tools are mostly React and Web Components. I care deeply that user interfaces work for all users, regardless of personal physical ability, device configuration, or geographic location.

I’m currently a Software Engineer at FamilySearch, a React Summit speaker, and on the program committee for the US and Asia conferences. I'm currently open to new speaking opportunities. I accept payment in cake.

Off the clock: I'm an exceptionally talented cook. I'm a LEGO artist, and an amateur Photographer. I also enjoy traveling with my family and I've been around the world 5 times (and counting).

Speaking & Community

React Summit, Amsterdam 2025

My heart is in the right place, but the DOM isn’t

A conference talk on real world horror stories of accessibility-gone-wrong.

React Summit, US & Asia

Program Committee

Currently reviewing submissions and helping shape the speaker lineup for the US & Asia summits.

Meetups & more

More talks & slides

Several talks on the web platform, accessibility, and dev tooling.