Robert Salas

Shortly after leaving the U.S. Army I decided to go back to college. Four years later I was completing an MBA program and decided to jump into coding and never looked back. Today, I design and build accessible, performant, and engaging experiences for Windows Shell.

I value building things that are useful and that can be used by everyone. Data privacy, Free thinking, and protecting our natural world is important to me.

When I'm not working, I'm usually practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, hiking, or spending time with my family.

1. 2022 - Present

   Software Engineer - Microsoft

   Microsoft needs no introduction. This has by far been my favorite company to work for. I'm blessed to work our most precious product Windows and be surrounded by incredible engineers, designers, and product managers. Be the first one to check all the cool new features Windows has by enrolling your device into Windows Insider program. The link above is where you can register.

   • C++
   • C#
   • XAML
   • WinRT
   • Win32
2. APR 2021 - FEB 2022

   Application Developer - Orthofix

   Orthofix is one of the leading medical device companies that focus on providing excellent musculoskeletal products and therapies internationally. Fun fact: we'd demo our products to medical professionals using cadavers :)

   • Javascript
   • C#
   • React
   • Vue.js
   • .NET Framework
   • .NET Core
   • SQL
3. AUG 2020 - APR 2021

   Full Stack Developer - Welrus

   Welrus was a startup that aimed at providing lower cost healthcare options to people who are uninsured or underinsured. Like many startups, Welrus wasn't able to secure enough funding to make it happen. It was a real bummer and a ton of good XP!

   • Javascript
   • C#
   • React
   • .NET Core
   • SQL

1. 2025

   Windows 11 Widgets Platform - Lock screen, Widget Board - Microsoft

   Widgets platform on Windows 11 provides an extensibility point for app developers to create widgets to show on Windows surfaces. One such surface is the Lock screen. Users can customize the widgets that show on lock screen. Widget Board is another surface that users use to customize and interact with widgets.

   • Widgets on Lock screen
   • Widgets Board

   • C++
   • XAML
   • WinRT
   • Win32
2. 2024

   Windows 10 and Windows 11 Weather and more - Microsoft

   Weather and more is a feature that shows preview info about weather, stocks, and sports on Lock Screen.

   • Weather and more

   • C++
   • XAML
   • WinRT
   • Win32
3. 2024

   Windows 11 File Explorer Pivot Views - Microsoft

   Fun fact did you know File Explorer is the most popular app in Windows? File Explorer Pivot curated views are focused views within File Explorer Home that let you drill into a specific category of graph items (Recents, Favorites, Shared, and for enterprise accounts Recommended). Yay, no more scrolling to see my favorites.

   • File Explorer Pivot Views

   • C++
   • XAML
   • WinRT
   • Win32
4. 2023

   Windows 11 Context Menu Access Keys - Microsoft

   An access key is a one keystroke shortcut that allows a keyboard user to quickly execute a command in context menu. Each access key will correspond with a letter in the display name. It’s part of our effort to make File Explorer more accessible.

   • Access Keys

   • C++
   • XAML
   • WinRT
   • Win32
5. 2023

   Windows 11 XAML File Explorer - Microsoft

   XAMLified File Explorer brings a new beautiful UI and brings the opportunity to experiment with new custom XAML views.

   • XAML File Explorer

   • C++
   • XAML
   • WinRT
   • Win32
6. 2023

   Windows 11 File Recommendations - Microsoft

   File Recommendations helps enterprise users find relevant cloud files associated with your account quickly.

   • File Recommendations

   • C++
   • XAML
   • WinRT
   • Win32