About Abdelkader Settah
Senior Frontend Engineer based in Malta, specializing in React, Next.js, Astro, and TypeScript application architecture.
Professional Background
I'm Abdelkader (Kader) Settah, a Senior Frontend Engineer based in Malta, specializing in React, Next.js, Astro, and TypeScript. I build fast, accessible, production-grade web applications, along with the design systems and developer tooling that help teams ship them faster.
I've architected and published reusable UI component libraries that cut new project setup time by up to 80%, built an internal CLI that automates project scaffolding, and raised a production app's Lighthouse score from 70 to 90 through caching, server-side rendering, and image optimization. My expertise extends to Nx Monorepos, component libraries, and Directus CMS architecture, enabling teams to streamline development workflows and maximize code reusability.
I've also led frontend teams: running code reviews, setting technical standards, and mentoring developers, so I know how to work well with other engineers, not just around them. I believe in three core principles: taking immediate action, owning full responsibility, and setting high standards through example.
Outside of work, I'm a husband and a proud father. I enjoy reading, exploring new places, and discovering different cuisines. These experiences fuel my creativity and problem-solving skills, making me a well-rounded leader and developer.
Core Technologies
- • React, Next.js, Astro, TypeScript
- • Tailwind CSS, Design Systems, UI Libraries
- • GraphQL, Directus CMS, Nx Monorepos
- • Core Web Vitals, Performance Optimization
Key Achievements
- • Built internal CLI cutting project setup time by 80%
- • Raised production Lighthouse scores from 70 to 90
- • Published private reusable UI npm packages
- • Delivered 15+ production applications on schedule
Core Competencies
Frontend Technologies
- React
- Next.js
- Astro
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Redux
- Zustand
- GraphQL
Styling & UI
- Tailwind CSS
- CSS3
- Sass/SCSS
- Bootstrap
- Styled Components
- CSS Modules
- HTML5
Tools & Architecture
- Nx Monorepos
- Private npm Packages
- Directus CMS
- Component Libraries
- Git & Version Control
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Testing (Jest, RTL)
- Performance Optimization
Collaboration & Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Technical Mentoring
- Code Review & Architecture
- Process Optimization
- SOPs & Documentation
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Methodologies
Key Achievements
- Built an internal CLI that scaffolds new client apps from templates, cutting delivery time and cost by 80%
- Raised a production app's Lighthouse score from 70 to 90 through caching, SSR, prefetching, and image optimization
- Published a private, reusable UI component library, cutting new project setup time by 80%
- Built a centralized UI npm package that reduced new project setup time by 40%
- Architected scalable CMS solutions using Directus for multiple projects
- Delivered 15+ production applications on time and within budget