Kevin Roast
About Kevin Roast
Kevin Roast is a Principal Software Engineer at SquaredUp, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software development, having previously held roles at Alfresco and Activiti Ltd, and has contributed to various open-source projects and professional publications.
Current Role at SquaredUp
Kevin Roast has been serving as a Principal Software Engineer at SquaredUp since 2020. He is based in Maidenhead, UK, and has contributed to various projects during his tenure. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering to develop and optimize applications.
Previous Experience at Softwright Solutions Ltd.
Prior to his current position, Kevin worked at Softwright Solutions Ltd. as a Developer from 1999 to 2000. His experience there contributed to his foundational skills in software development, which he has built upon throughout his career.
Education and Qualifications
Kevin studied at Bournemouth University from 1994 to 1998, where he earned a BSc in Software Engineering Management. This educational background provided him with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for his career in software engineering.
Contributions to Open Source and Publications
Kevin has made significant contributions to the open-source community, notably through his work on CanvasMark, a web-browser benchmark tool used by Mozilla and Chromium projects. He co-authored the book 'Professional Alfresco: Practical Solutions for Enterprise Content Management' and served as a technical editor for publications such as HTML5 Canvas Cookbook and HTML5 Enterprise Application Development.
Technical Expertise and Interests
Kevin possesses strong experience in performance tuning for large-scale multi-user applications and application servers. He has a keen interest in low-level computer architecture, game programming, 3D graphics, and GPU programming, which informs his approach to software development and engineering.