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Chad Stovern

@chadstovern

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I build full-stack applications and cloud automation that improve developer productivity.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build full-stack products and cloud platforms, automate infrastructure workflows, improve developer productivity, and mentor engineers while helping teams own their infrastructure.

At Xpanse, I build full-stack client-management applications, including APIs and customizable data graphing components with Next.js, React, Recharts, Supabase, and Vercel. I also automate AWS infrastructure across application environments with GitHub Actions and Terraform.

Previously, I led product engineering for BuildBook Money at Housecall Pro, delivering online payments and invoicing systems. I shaped fintech feature work with product and design partners, built the initial payments integration proof of concept, and coached engineers to grow in their careers.

At Northwestern Mutual, I led API development for a replacement private-equity valuation system and built React-based market-data graphing components. I also reduced manual configuration work through web applications, microservices, CI/CD automation, Kubernetes tooling, and cloud-platform enablement.

My background spans software engineering, DevOps, infrastructure operations, and people leadership at Kissmetrics, iDoneThis, and Liturgical Publications. I enjoy mentoring engineers, building reliable systems, and removing manual work through practical automation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineer

Current

Xpanse

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Building full-stack applications, automating infrastructure workflows, mentoring engineers, and improving developer productivity across the organization. Built both the API and customizable data graphing components for a client management application using Next.js, React, Recharts, Supabase, and Vercel.