
Rachel Lee Nabors
Developer experience leader, AI and Web enthusiast, former Meta & AWS
London, England
Joined July 2025
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Summary
Rachel Lee Nabors is a recognized leader in developer experience and education, with a career spanning over two decades in tech. They have held significant roles at major companies like Meta (React Core team), Amazon Web Services (AWS Amplify), and Microsoft (Edge browser), focusing on shaping technical documentation and developer education programs. They are currently a Fractional Developer Experience Leader, consulting on AI and web development. nearestnabors+3
With a background deeply rooted in web standards and open-source contributions, Rachel has worked with Mozilla, Firefox, and the W3C on web animation APIs and tooling. They were instrumental in revamping the documentation for React and React Native, demonstrating expertise in improving developer learning experiences. steampoweredshow+1
Rachel is a published author, having written 'Animation at Work', a book on UI animation. They also maintain a Substack, 'The Tech Career Survival Guide', offering insights into navigating careers in big tech and startups. Their recent work also focuses on the intersection of AI and the web, advocating for right-sized and sustainable AI models. substack+4
Before transitioning into technology, Rachel Lee Nabors was an award-winning cartoonist, best known for their serialized webcomic 'Rachel the Great' and graphic novels. This creative background highlights their unique blend of technical expertise and storytelling ability. nearestnabors+3
Rachel is a frequent speaker at tech conferences globally, sharing insights on developer education, web animations, and the future of the web, including topics like agentic browsers and ethical considerations of AI. They also actively engage with the developer community on social platforms like X (formerly Twitter). x+3
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Choose a small, efficient model
November 1, 2025An article about selecting the right AI model types for specific tasks.
Right-sized AI: Good for business, users, and the planet
November 1, 2025An article advocating for sustainable AI approaches with lower latency, decreased costs, and increased offline access.
The Tech Career Survival Guide
A collection of essays on career-mode Big Tech and startups, potentially to become two books.
18 Revolutions
A graphic novel.
Crow Princess
A graphic novel.
A Brief History of Grifonton
A mini-comic.
Subculture of One: the Body Issues
A mini-comic.
Hobbies
Previously an award-winning cartoonist and artist, known for webcomics for teenage girls. nearestnabors+2
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