Christopher Metzner
@christophermetzner
Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in full stack development.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 9 years of extensive experience in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). My expertise spans requirements analysis, application design, development, integration, maintenance, installation, implementation, and testing of various client, server, and web applications. I have a strong background in both frontend and backend development, utilizing frameworks such as React, Angular, and Vue, as well as backend technologies like Node.js and Django.
Throughout my career, I have successfully developed and deployed high-performance applications, including a dynamic dashboard at Apple and the world's first blockchain-based web browser at MASQ. My commitment to quality and performance is evident in my ability to improve API response times significantly and enhance user engagement through innovative features. I thrive in collaborative environments and prioritize clear communication with team members and stakeholders to ensure project success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Full Stack Developer
Intellectyx
Feb 2025 - Present (5 months)
Played a key role in migrating a compliance management platform from Django to FastAPI, focusing on performance improvements, real-time responsiveness, and scalability. Improved API response times by over 30% by migrating critical services from a monolithic Django architecture to a modern, async FastAPI microservices setup.
Senior Full Stack Developer
MASQ
Jul 2021 - Present (4 years)
Designed and developed the world's first blockchain-based web browser from the ground up, focusing on user experience and introducing features like a global visualization with 3D Earth interactions. Implemented a real-time network speed monitoring feature and an automated update system, achieving a 90% adoption rate.
Senior Full Stack Developer
Apple
May 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Developed dynamic and interactive data visualizations using D3.js to present complex data in an easily understandable format. Utilized Redux for efficient state management and followed best practices for component-based architecture in React.js.
Senior Full Stack Developer
Newegg
Sep 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)
Upgraded the Newegg eCommerce platform, enhancing user experience with features such as real-time inventory updates, personalized product recommendations, and a secure checkout process. Developed and deployed a high-performance e-commerce website using MERN Stack, driving significant client growth.
Senior Full Stack Developer
RealSelf
Mar 2014 - Present (11 years 4 months)
Developed a healthcare web application to improve the patient portal with new features such as appointment scheduling, medication reminders, and secure messaging. Developed and managed the RealSelf company website using WordPress, focusing on creating a user-friendly interface.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Seattle University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. The curriculum covered fundamental concepts and advanced topics in the field.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Blockchain
D3.js
Chart.js
Google Cloud Platform
GitHub
ESLint
Prettier
Kubernetes
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
React Native
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
SQLite
Gmail
Node.js
Django
Laravel
Next.js
Yarn
Tailwind CSS
Nuxt.js
Material-UI
Semantic UI
Puppeteer
Azure DevOps
Jira
Babel
styled-components
Mocha
Chai
Vue.js
jQuery
Svelte
Webpack
rollup
JavaScript
HTML5
PHP
JSON
XML
Django REST framework
FastAPI
Amazon DynamoDB
iOS
GraphQL
Socket.IO
gRPC
WordPress
AWS Lambda
Amazon RDS
Azure SQL Database
vuex
Vercel
React Testing Library
Chakra UI
Auth0
Apache Tomcat
Time Analytics
s3-lambda
MobX
Gatsby
SQL
npm
NgRx
Ethers.js
React Router
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Skills
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