Kenan Yusuf

About

I’m Kenan, a UI Engineer based in London with over a decade of experience. Current working on Base UI at MUI.

Experience

  1. MUI

    –Present

    I joined MUI as a design engineer to improve the user and developer experience of the Data Grid.

    I’m now building a new data grid for Base UI. The focus is on accessibility, performance, and giving teams full control over how it looks.

  2. Formidable / Nearform

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    At Nearform, I built PUMA’s design system and helped integrate it into the global storefront, including a new accessible search experience.

    Alongside client work, I contributed to open-source projects including Victory and Urql Devtools.

  3. Togather

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    At Togather, I built the enquiry flow and supplier dashboard, along with the component library behind them.

    Also led the migration from a single-page app to Next.js to improve the visibility of the platform on search engines.

  4. NODAL

    I joined NODAL as the founding front-end developer, building its freelance hiring platform from the ground up.

  5. Clock

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    A work placement at Clock turned into my first permanent front-end role. We built websites and mobile apps for clients including the NHS, The Times, and Barclays.

Projects