1205 W Healey Street
Champaign, IL 61821

Chris Wahlfeldt

Summary

Software engineer with 10 years of experience building web applications and digital solutions. Skilled at leading projects from start to finish and adapting quickly to new technologies. I enjoy collaborating with teams to solve complex problems and mentor other developers. Outside of work, I code on personal projects, play music with friends, and spend time with my amazing wife and kids.

Skills

  • Expert in core web technologies including HTML, CSS, Javascript, alongside modern languages like Node.js, Rust, Python and PHP.
  • Advanced frontend development with Typescript, React, and React Native, utilizing modern build tools like Vite and Webpack.
  • CMS mastery in WordPress ecosystem with WooCommerce and ACF Pro, plus Drupal development using Views, Paragraphs, and Composer.
  • Proficient in styling solutions from Sass and Stylus to modern utilities like Tailwind and vanilla CSS.
  • Quality-focused development using Jest, Mocha for TDD, and Cypress with Gherkin for BDD testing.
  • Database expertise across PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and GraphQL implementations.
  • DevOps proficiency with Docker, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and AWS infrastructure.

Experience

Southleft, New Orleans LA (Remote) — Frontend Developer

May 2023 - August 2024
  • Led frontend architecture decisions and implemented best practices across multiple projects
  • Developed scalable solutions while maintaining high code quality and test coverage
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define and refine technical requirements
  • Mentored junior developers and conducted code reviews to ensure best practices

Website Analytics Platform

A web application that collects and displays website analytics in an easy to read format. The core technologies used were Node.js, PostgreSQL, with deployment on Vercel. The goal was to make an easy to understand alternative to Google Analytics.

News Organization Content Platform

Built a news platform using Drupal's multisite capabilities, handling 300k+ monthly visitors. Implemented custom modules for editorial workflows, and content scheduling. Used Views for flexible content layouts, and integrated with a CDN for optimal performance. Enhanced search functionality using Apache Solr and implemented caching strategies to handle traffic spikes during breaking news.

Pixo, Champaign IL (Remote) — Software Engineer

May 2020 - April 2023
  • Architected and developed scalable solutions for enterprise clients while leading a team of 5 developers
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment time by 60% and improving code quality
  • Conducted technical discovery sessions with stakeholders to define project scope and requirements
  • Ensured accessibility standards compliance and optimal performance across all projects

Agriculture data visualization

An app that collects and display data from sensors on a tractor in realtime. The data is displayed in graphs, meters, and uses a map to display GeoJSON data. It uses React, Redux, and Capacitor for the frontend and operates on data sent through an MQTT protocol provided by hardware on the tractor.

Inventory management system

An application that helps manage inventory for a large distribution company. It uses Typescript, React, and Material UI for the frontend, and C#, PostgreSQL and .NET deployed on an ec2 instance.

University of Illinois FAA multisite

A multisite that incorporates a custom design system that allows for shared elements but also uniqueness for each individual site. Uses WordPress with some plugins to allow for an MVC workflow and a custom frontend using stylus and twig templates.

McKenzie Wagner, Champaign IL — Web Developer

April 2016 - May 2020
  • Led frontend development initiatives and implemented responsive design systems
  • Developed custom WordPress themes and plugins optimized for performance
  • Managed client relationships and provided technical consultation

Twilio SMS integration

A React Native app to manage customers waiting for a table at a restaurant. It interfaces with Twilio to let customers know when their table is ready.

Headless CMS multisite

A multisite for a business that needed to manage multiple different brands under one umbrella. It was built with React, Gatsby and Graphql and interfaces with a WordPress headless CMS.

Vertex Solutions, Champaign IL — Web Developer

Oct 2014 - March 2016
  • Created and maintained WordPress, Drupal and PHP based websites
  • Developed custom themes and modules optimized for performance and SEO

Education

Parkland College, Champaign IL — Associates Degree in Digital Media

Aug 2012 - May 2014

Specializing in 3D animation and game development.

References available on request.