Chris K.

Chris K.

Senior Software Engineer

Bota Raton, Florida, United States of America
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About Me

I am an expert Software Engineer/IT professional with technical proficiency in the use of .NET, JavaScript, SQL and SQL Servier for the development of innovative websites, web applications, mobile/hybrid applications for clients. I have have technical lead experience and can efficiently manage resources on different projects for clients. I strive to deliver highly performant, compliant and customer-centered digital solutions on all projects.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Software Engineer
2018 - Present (6 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

Carmax
Carmax
Software Engineer
2023 - 2024 (1 year)
Remote
  • Designed and built a new application to replace an outdated system using React, TypeScript, and .NET technologies.

  • Implemented RESTful APIs with .NET, Entity Framework, and the Repository pattern, ensuring efficient data access and manipulation.

  • Utilized React Context API and Redux for effective state management, optimizing application performance with advanced React hooks.

Walmart
Walmart
Software Engineer
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
Remote
  • Developed new features for Walmart's public-facing search section using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript. Optimized component performance and state management with advanced React hooks and Context API.

  • Implemented GraphQL to efficiently fetch and manage data, enhancing the overall responsiveness and user experience of the search feature.

  • Collaborated in an agile environment to deliver new features iteratively, utilizing Git for version control and continuous improvement.

Landstar
Landstar
Software Engineer
2020 - 2022 (2 years)
Remote
  • Upgraded user experiences by migrating AngularJS applications to React, leveraging component-based architecture and virtual DOM for improved performance and maintainability.

  • Developed robust full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and .NET Core, implementing state management with Redux and optimizing performance through code splitting and lazy loading.

  • Architected and implemented RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints using ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework, and MongoDB, adhering to CQRS principles for efficient data handling and scalability.

State Farm
State Farm
Software Engineer/Technical Lead
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
Remote
  • Leveraged React, TypeScript, MobX, and Material UI to build complex web applications, including a message monitoring platform and an e-billing system.

  • Deployed and managed scalable applications on Azure using Docker and Kubernetes, demonstrating expertise in containerization and cloud infrastructure.

  • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Web API, Entity Framework, and MongoDB, successfully integrating with third-party systems such as Wells Fargo.

Verizon
Verizon
Software Engineer/Technical Lead
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Remote
  • Provided hands-on technical expertise for the development an application for Verizon.

  • Regularly investigated and troubleshot escalated technical/application issues for quick redress.

  • Provided technical solutions and recommendations to improve existing digital solutions of the client.

Comcast
Comcast
Software Engineer/Technical Lead
2012 - 2017 (5 years)
United States of America
  • Provided technical support and leadership for the evaluation, deployment and management of Comcast's MyAccount and eHelp websites.

  • Efficiently determined the technical architecture for different Angular 5 Single page applications on behalf of Comcast.

  • Provided expertise and guidance by ensuring that all solutions are in line with client specified technical designs and specifications.

City of Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia
Software Engineer
2010 - 2012 (2 years)
Philadelphia, United States
  • Engineered and integrated a Forms Application with an existing Philadelphia DHS, Police and DHS Providers systems.

  • Designed and implemented an enterprise MVVM based Silverlight 4 web based application that affords users the ability to create and maintain various form types.

  • Utilized RIA Services to simplify the process of exposing data from a server, consuming it in a Silverlight application, and sharing business logic between the two.

Comcast
Comcast
Software Engineer
2010 - 2010
Philadelphia, United States
  • Designed an asynchronous, queued messaging system that takes requests from consumers and delivers email and SMS messages based on the request details to the recipient.

  • Regularly diagnosed and resolved WCF Service, MSMQ Queue, and SQL Server Service Broker production issues for the client.

  • Implemented Agile software development methodology, including evolving requirements, iterative development and daily scrum meetings on the project for Comcast.

Akcelerant
Akcelerant
Software Engineer
2009 - 2010 (1 year)
Malvern, United States
  • Designed and developed a Lending Origination System (LOS) for an Online Bank using a loosely coupled, ayered, service-oriented WCF Architecture.

  • Offered technical expertise for the development of the application using ASP.NET MVC, EXT JS, WCF Services, stored procedures, and SQL Server.

  • Implemented Agile software development methodology, new evolving requirements, iterative development and daily scrum meetings on projects for Akcelerant.

Portfolio

Technical Lead - MyAccount
Technical Lead - MyAccount

The Xfinity My Account is the admin portal of Comcast that allows customers to pay bills , manage their accounts, users and alerts. Initially worked as a developer on the My Account team and rose to technical lead on the project.

Education

Education
MSc. Software Engineering
Villanova University
2008 - 2011 (3 years)
Education
MIS
St. Joseph's University
1995 - 1999 (4 years)