My background
I want to understand how things work — and see what I can create.
I'm Lucas Hansson, a frontend developer with full-stack skills. My path here started with assembly work, servicing and technical documentation. But my interest in creating things goes back much further, from film and video editing to the web applications I build today.
From assembly work to development
Before I started studying, I spent several years at Granberg Interior. I began as an assembler and later took on work in servicing and technical documentation. I enjoyed solving problems and learning new things, but eventually felt I'd gone as far as I could in the role. I wanted to find something where I could keep growing.
When my cousin started studying software development, it caught my interest straight away. I've always enjoyed spending time at the computer, and programming became a new outlet for my curiosity and desire to create.
Why I chose frontend
I studied film in upper secondary school, working on a short film, interviews and editing. I've also edited skateboarding videos and gaming videos from games like Counter-Strike. I enjoy working on the details and seeing the pieces come together into something finished.
That made frontend a natural choice. I like combining problem-solving with being able to see the results of what I'm building. At the same time, I want to understand what happens behind the interface. Backend appeals to my geekier side, and I find the whole journey from a button click to the database interesting.
My studies and time at Hitract
I studied frontend development with full-stack skills at EC Utbildning from August 2024 to June 2026. I worked with everything from interfaces and user experience to APIs and databases.
During my internship at Hitract, I worked in a team on a larger codebase built with Next.js, React, TypeScript and Material UI. I built and improved components, tables and other parts of the interface. I also debugged issues and worked through existing logic, which taught me a lot about understanding and building on other people's code.
For my graduation project, I built the booking system Samspel, which received the highest grade. Since then, I've continued developing both Samspel and the darts app Pasd’Art. Personal projects let me try out ideas, deepen my knowledge and solve problems I've experienced myself.
What I bring from my previous job
At Granberg, we sometimes handled large orders with tight deadlines. We had to work together, prioritise and solve problems as they came up to finish on time. I bring that habit of taking responsibility for my part and helping out when needed.
Service work also gave me experience dealing with customers and understanding a problem from someone else's description. That helps me when I'm trying to understand what a user needs.
When creating technical documentation, the images and text needed to form a clear sequence so that someone unfamiliar with the product could still assemble it. I keep the same idea in mind when building interfaces: what's obvious to me as the person who built something isn't necessarily obvious to the person using it.
I take the initiative — with people too
I enjoy bringing people together and helping others feel comfortable, both socially and at work. I'm often the one who takes the first step, gets the conversation going and makes sure everyone feels included.
During a group assignment in my studies, many of us were nervous about the work ahead. I naturally took a leading role, brought the group together and helped us get started. We finished the assignment and made it through the course together.
People often tell me I'm easy to talk to and get along with. I'm good at picking up on how others are feeling, and I think good teamwork starts with feeling comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas and saying when you need help. That's the kind of atmosphere I like to contribute to a team.
Outside of coding
When I'm away from the computer, I enjoy spending time in nature, travelling and taking photos. I also like playing darts and video games. Sometimes my interests come together, like when darts nights with friends became the starting point for Pasd’Art.
Next steps
What I'm looking for now
I'm now looking for my first developer role, ideally with a focus on frontend and the chance to keep working with backend too. I want to contribute what I already know, bring my own ideas and learn from colleagues with different experiences.
I like understanding why a solution works, and I'm happy to spend time on the details to get to grips with something new. Wanting to keep learning is what led me to change careers, and it's still a big part of what drives me.