Christopher Huff
@christopherhuff
Senior Software Engineer with a decade of innovative solutions.
What I'm looking for
With over 10 years of experience in software engineering, I have honed my skills in developing scalable and efficient applications across various domains, including fintech and e-commerce. My journey has taken me through dynamic startup environments where I have embraced adaptability and innovation, consistently delivering high-quality solutions that meet user needs.
At Buywith, I played a pivotal role in building a live-streaming shopping platform, leveraging technologies like Python, FastAPI, and ReactJS. My contributions included integrating advanced features such as real-time messaging and personalized recommendations using OpenAI, which significantly enhanced user engagement. I take pride in mentoring junior developers and optimizing development processes, ensuring that my team thrives in a collaborative environment.
Previously, at Sematext and DoorDash, I developed critical backend services and optimized performance through innovative solutions like Redis caching and CI/CD pipelines. My technical expertise spans a wide array of programming languages and frameworks, allowing me to tackle complex challenges effectively. I am passionate about continuous learning and staying at the forefront of technology trends.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Buywith
Mar 2020 - Jan 2025 (4 years 10 months)
Worked on a live-streaming shopping platform using Python and FastAPI for backend, and React JS and Typescript for frontend. Focused on scalability and performance, integrating various APIs and implementing a centralized logging system.
Senior Software Engineer
Sematext
Sep 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Developed real-time query parsing and execution engines using Go and NodeJS within a microservices architecture. Optimized performance with Redis caching and designed a data pipeline for real-time data ingestion.
Full Stack Developer
DoorDash
Dec 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Developed an e-commerce analytics dashboard and optimized SEO for search rankings. Improved database performance with MySQL and implemented secure authentication using JWT and OAuth protocols.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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