About Me
Engineering leader passionate about scalable systems, accessible design, and mentoring exceptional teams.
Hemant Kapoor
Frontend Engineering Leader
I am an experienced Engineering leader with 10+ years of experience driving scalable frontend architecture, building enterprise-grade design systems, and leading cross-functional development teams. Proven track record in mentoring engineers, owning full product lifecycles, and aligning technical strategy with business goals.
Core Expertise
Design Systems Architecture
Built 4 enterprise design systems serving 5000+ developers globally, including Fusion at AutoTrader.ca with 150+ components and comprehensive documentation.
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Led teams of 5-15 engineers with 100% retention. Created structured mentoring programs that accelerated 3+ engineers to senior/lead roles.
Web Accessibility (WCAG AAA)
Specialist in building inclusive digital experiences. Implemented WCAG AA/AAA compliance across enterprise platforms serving 100K+ disabled users monthly.
Performance Optimization
Optimized applications to Core Web Vitals standards, improving engagement metrics by 45% and reducing bounce rates significantly.
Frontend Architecture
Expert in scalable frontend systems using Vue 3, React, TypeScript. Designed architectures that support 50+ shipped products.
Technical Strategy
Align technical decisions with business goals. Created strategic roadmaps for frontend evolution, migrating legacy systems to modern tech stacks.
Education
Lambton College
📍 Toronto, Canada
- Lead applied research projects in both iOS and Android development in partnership with Lambton faculty.
- Fluency in design, development, and production using Java, Swift, and PhoneGap.
- Active participation in all events and industrial field trips.
- Worked two jobs part-time throughout the entire Post-Grad diploma.
C.T. Group of Institutions
📍 Chandigarh, India
- Awarded as the best web developer for 2 years.
- PHP, NodeJs, SQL/SQLi & MongoDB database design and production.
- MVC based curriculum resulted in an internship with Lakshay International Pvt. Ltd.
- Lead presenter for TechFest and community-based STEM workshops & seminars.
- Finished degree ranking with 71% scoring first position for the state of Punjab State.
Mehr Chand Polytechnic College
📍 Jalandhar, India
- Curriculum-based projects in IT infrastructure, process design & QA.
- Curriculum-based projects in software and database system design & troubleshooting.
- C/C++, Java, and RDBMS design and development.
- Finished diploma ranking within 70% scoring first position for the state of Punjab State.
Professional Values
Excellence in Execution
Deliver high-quality solutions that scale with the business while maintaining code standards.
Inclusive Collaboration
Build diverse teams where every voice is heard. Mentoring and knowledge sharing drive growth.
Accessibility First
Design for everyone. Accessibility isn't an afterthought—it's fundamental to good product design.
Continuous Improvement
Systems and processes evolve. Stay curious, embrace feedback, and iterate toward better solutions.
Innovation with Intent
Adopt new technologies strategically. Innovation serves the product and user, not trends.
Long-term Thinking
Build systems, teams, and products for the long haul. Sustainable growth over quick wins.
I'm Looking For...
Staff Engineer / Tech Lead
Defining architecture standards and influencing product decisions technically.
Engineering Manager
Building and coaching teams that ship great products consistently.
Design Systems Lead
Building component libraries that scale across product teams and platforms.
VP of Engineering
Leading technical vision and building high-performing organizations at scale.
Let's Connect
Ready to discuss opportunities or collaborate on projects?