Summary
Justin Roberts is a product leader with over a decade of experience who blends architectural thinking and hands-on software design to build developer tools that prioritize human-centered workflows. As Senior Director of Product at GitKraken, he has guided the evolution of a suite of developer products—including Git Client, GitLens, CLI, Workspaces, and Insights—into a cohesive platform that helps teams move faster across repositories. He scaled product and design orgs, launched the company’s first CLI, and champions features that remove blockers and improve cross-project visibility. Justin’s background in architecture and sculpture informs his holistic approach to UX, where spatial thinking and craft translate into clear, intuitive interfaces for complex developer tasks. Based in Phoenix, he’s known for iterative, feedback-driven leadership and for turning designer-led prototypes into products with millions of users. Those who work with him note his rare combination of visual design sensibility, technical fluency, and strategic product judgment.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Architecture, Architecture at Arizona State University
BS Information Technology Web Development, BS Information Technology Web Development at University of Phoenix
Sculpture, Sculpture at Scottsdale Community College