About

Hello

I'm Alan Shortis—a front end developer based in London Nottingham, currently working for Monzo.

I like building scalable, accessible, and performant design systems and websites; the combination of code, design, and empathy for end users is what makes me want to do my best work.

I am primarily working on internal tooling that helps keep Monzo secure. Outside of work I like design, photography, music, and cycling, with my enthusiasum far outweighing my ability.

Now

  • Listening to Chelsea Wolfe, The Fearless Flyers, and Unsane
  • Reading Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
  • Watching Atlanta
  • Struggling with colour theory, and trying to squeeze the right tones from film
  • Starting the long process of learning Go, so I can diversify my career