Chris Wahlfeldt

Champaign, IL • (217) 979-8028 • chriswahlfeldt@gmail.com • GitHub

Summary

Front-end Developer with 11 years of experience building web applications, leading teams, and delivering scalable solutions. Skilled in modern frontend and backend technologies with a focus on performance, maintainability, and user experience.

Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptReactReact Native Node.jsPHP HTMLCSSTailwindWordPressTwig DrupalNext.jsGatsbyJSMySQLMongoDB GraphQLDockerAWSCI/CDGitLinux

Experience

Web Developer – Surface 51 February 2025 – Present
  • Built WordPress content platform for Molecule Maker Lab Institute with custom post types and API integrations.
  • Developed WordPress and React product inventory system and marketing website for Birkey's Farm Store with real-time tracking.
  • Led frontend architecture decisions and implemented modern development practices.
Frontend Developer – Southleft May 2023 – Aug 2024
  • Built web analytics application using Next.js and Amplitude Analytics with real-time data visualization.
  • Created Gatsby.js content platform for AI translation company Smartling with headless CMS integration.
  • Developed comprehensive design system for Outside Magazine and affiliated publications with scalable component library.
  • Mentored junior developers and established code review processes.
Software Engineer – Pixo May 2020 – Apr 2023
  • Led team developing real-time data visualization app for John Deere research using React, Capacitor, and MQTT streams.
  • Built livestock inventory management system with C#, React, and Material Design for agricultural clients.
  • Developed WordPress multisite for University of Illinois College of Fine and Applied Arts with custom themes.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment time by 60%.
Web Developer – McKenzie Wagner Apr 2016 – May 2020
  • Led team on large Drupal platform for Cobalt Digital with custom modules and performance optimization.
  • Created Gatsby.js site for major equipment rental service with headless CMS and GraphQL integration.
  • Developed Bell Racing ecommerce WordPress site with custom product management and payment processing.
Web Developer – Vertex Solutions Oct 2014 – Mar 2016
  • Led team on large content platform for Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System with custom user management.
  • Built and maintained WordPress, Drupal, and PHP websites with SEO optimization.