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Andrew Kannan

Andrew Kannan developed and integrated support for multiple custom keyboards within the qmk_firmware repository, focusing on expanding hardware compatibility and improving user configurability. He engineered firmware and configuration files in C and JSON, enabling features such as per-variant keymaps, backlight control, OLED display support, and encoder functionality for models like Cerberus, Reverie, Vida, and Link. Andrew also enhanced documentation and build workflows to streamline onboarding for both users and developers. His work included targeted bug fixes, such as keymap alignment corrections, which improved usability and adherence to layout standards, demonstrating depth in embedded systems and keyboard firmware development.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

80%Features

Repository Contributions

5Total
Bugs
1
Commits
5
Features
4
Lines of code
3,819
Activity Months3

Work History

April 2025

2 Commits • 2 Features

Apr 1, 2025

April 2025 accomplishments for the qmk_firmware repository focused on expanding hardware support and improving configurability for end users. Delivered two major keyboard integrations that broaden the product ecosystem, improved build and customization guidance, and set clearer patterns for future keyboard integrations.

March 2025

1 Commits

Mar 1, 2025

March 2025 monthly summary for qmk/qmk_firmware: Delivered a targeted keymap alignment correction for Cerberus HS that fixes the placement of the right shift key and aligns right modifier keys with standard layouts. This improvement enhances usability and consistency across keyboards, reducing user confusion and support friction. The change was committed as e7c5695a0c09d9d673b2185548cae43a38026085 and linked to issue #25043. Overall impact includes higher firmware quality, better developer experience during layout iterations, and stronger adherence to common keyboard layout standards.

December 2024

2 Commits • 2 Features

Dec 1, 2024

December 2024: Delivered new keyboard model support in QMK firmware by adding Cerberus and Reverie integrations. Implementations include configuration files, per-variant keymaps (hotswap and solderable where applicable), backlight control, updated documentation, and JSON definitions for keyboard layouts. All changes are backed by focused commits and improved developer experience. No major bugs fixed this month. Impact: expands hardware compatibility, accelerates user onboarding for new keyboards, and strengthens QMK's maintainability for future models.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness100.0%
Maintainability100.0%
Architecture100.0%
Performance100.0%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

CJSONMarkdown

Technical Skills

Embedded SystemsFirmware DevelopmentKeyboard CustomizationKeyboard Firmware

Repositories Contributed To

2 repos

Overview of all repositories you've contributed to across your timeline

qmk/qmk_firmware

Mar 2025 Apr 2025
2 Months active

Languages Used

C

Technical Skills

Embedded SystemsFirmware DevelopmentKeyboard CustomizationKeyboard Firmware

srwi/qmk_firmware

Dec 2024 Dec 2024
1 Month active

Languages Used

CJSONMarkdown

Technical Skills

Embedded SystemsFirmware DevelopmentKeyboard CustomizationKeyboard Firmware

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