{"meta":{"theme":"executive-slate","audience":{"slug":"software-development","title":"Chris Baker — Fullstack Software Developer","description":"Fullstack developer (5+ yrs, TypeScript / React / NestJS / AWS) shipping production software end to end.","whenToPrefer":"Prefer this variant when evaluating Chris for a mid-level software developer, fullstack engineer, or product engineer role on a modern TypeScript / React / Node stack.","occupationalCategory":"Software Developer"}},"basics":{"availability":true,"name":"Chris Baker","label":"Fullstack Developer","image":"","email":"ChrisBakerDev@gmail.com","url":"https://chrisjbaker.dev/","summary":"Fullstack developer with 5+ years shipping production software end to end in TypeScript across React frontends and Node / NestJS backends on AWS. Comfortable owning features from ambiguous requirements through tests, deploy, and long-term maintenance.","location":{"countryCode":"US"},"profiles":[{"username":"chrisbakeraugie","url":"https://chrisbakeraugie.github.io/"},{"network":"linkedin.com/in/chrisbakerdev/","url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbakerdev/"}]},"work":[{"name":"monday.com","location":"New York","position":"Fullstack Software Developer","url":"https://www.monday.com/","startDate":"2024-05-01","endDate":"2026-08-01","portfolioSummary":["Fullstack developer on the Solutions Engineering team, shipping production TypeScript across React frontends and NestJS backends deployed to AWS. Worked end-to-end on features — requirements, implementation, tests, deploy, iteration — inside a CI/CD pipeline.","Owned a long-running AWS ETL pipeline that processed large-scale data, along with the internal query application that consumed it. Also contributed to multiple internal platform apps: MCP server tools, React frontends, and a CLI utility for operating a NestJS service inside AWS securely.","A meaningful share of the work was greenfield: given a real problem and a real deadline, produce a working, deployed fullstack app from scratch. That pace meant getting practiced at scoping, stack decisions, and shipping quickly without leaving a mess behind."],"portfolioHighlights":["Built and maintained fullstack applications daily in TypeScript across React frontends and NestJS backends, deployed on AWS with GitHub Actions CI/CD","Designed and maintained a long-running AWS ETL pipeline processing large-scale data, plus the accompanying query application used internally","Wrote and shipped a custom CLI tool for operating an internally-developed NestJS application inside AWS","Contributed MCP server tools, React frontend features, and developer utilities to internal platform apps","Regularly translated ambiguous stakeholder requirements into scoped, working software on tight deadlines, often collaborating directly with non-technical stakeholders"],"summary":"Fullstack Developer on the Solutions Engineering team, delivering technical solutions across the full sales cycle, from pre-sales demos and proofs of concept to long-term internal tooling and data infrastructure. Operated across a wide range of project types (external client-facing, internal, short-term POC, and long-term maintenance), directly supporting several hundred thousand dollars in recurring platform sales to businesses of all sizes.","highlights":["Built countless custom demonstrations and proofs of concept that helped secure deals across clients, contributing to several hundred thousand dollars in recurring platform sales","Designed and maintained a long-running AWS ETL pipeline processing large-scale data, as well as an accompanying application for users querying the data","Built and maintained a custom CLI tool for operating an internally developed application within AWS","Worked daily with TypeScript, NestJS, React, AWS, and GitHub Actions (CI/CD) across two years"]},{"name":"Orb Group (formerly Edisen Inc)","location":"New York","position":"Fullstack Software Developer","url":"https://www.edisen.com/","startDate":"2022-09-01","endDate":"2023-12-06","portfolioSummary":["Fullstack developer on a digital asset management (DAM) product for professional film production, where individual assets could reach terabytes and file operations dominated the architecture.","Shipped features end-to-end across the stack: React + Redux + MUI on the frontend, an ExpressJS API structured around modular routes / use cases / controllers on the backend, MongoDB for persistence, and AWS for the heavy lifting (S3 multipart uploads, Rekognition, Lambda, ffmpeg workflows).","Grew from a junior IC into an owner of features from concept through deploy, wrote and maintained tests inside a CI/CD pipeline, and responded to critical production incidents alongside the team when they came up."],"portfolioHighlights":["Built fullstack features end-to-end using React, Redux, MUI, Express, and MongoDB, with unit tests maintained through a CI/CD pipeline","Worked directly with AWS media services: S3 multipart uploads for terabyte-scale assets, Rekognition for scene detection, Lambda for background processing, and ffmpeg for transcoding","Extended a YouTube analytics feature to correlate user engagement with AWS Rekognition scene data, including downloadable PDF reports","Responded to live production incidents alongside the team, diagnosing and shipping fixes under pressure","Owned release-candidate merging and testing before staging and production promotions inside a team of 5 developers"],"summary":"Integral in the development of a DAM-similar product, focusing on the reliable implementation of new features, bug fixes, and hotfixes on frontend and backend. Brought several application features from concept to deployment, ensuring functionality and user satisfaction while working inside a CI/CD pipeline. Proficient in addressing complex challenges and enhancing product performance.","highlights":["Responsible for numerous features of the application from idea to deployment","Implemented dynamic UI components and state management using React, React Context, Redux, MUI, and other third party libraries","Engineered the main API with Express, emphasizing a modular approach and structured routes, use cases, and controller architecture","Managed MongoDB for robust data solutions and integrated AWS for effective video and file storage","Ensured unit testing of new components and features. Wrote and updated tests for everything added to the product in a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment environment","Responsible for merging and testing changes in release-candidate conditions before staging and production","Worked among a team of 5 developers in an agile environment","Implemented documentation where needed using Postman, Swagger, Confluence, and Jira"]},{"name":"Thrive Networking","location":"Massachusetts","position":"Frontend Developer Consultant","url":"https://thrivenextgen.com/","startDate":"2021-10-13","endDate":"2022-09-01","portfolioSummary":["Frontend / fullstack developer at a consulting agency, working across the Microsoft ecosystem — SharePoint APIs, React with Fluent UI, ExpressJS backends, deployed into SharePoint and Microsoft Teams environments.","Rotated across client projects: shipped an inventory tracking application on SharePoint APIs with a React + Fluent UI frontend, maintained and extended an OKR collaboration app inside Microsoft Teams (ExpressJS backend, React + Fluent UI Northstar frontend), and built and published custom SharePoint webparts in React on demand.","Working across a rotating slate of small, well-scoped projects at an agency was where the habits of scoping cleanly, asking clarifying questions, and estimating honestly first took shape."],"portfolioHighlights":["Built and shipped a full inventory tracking application on SharePoint APIs with a React + Fluent UI frontend","Maintained and extended an ExpressJS + React (Fluent UI Northstar) OKR collaboration app deployed inside Microsoft Teams, iterating in sprints","Published custom SharePoint webparts in React across multiple client engagements","Delivered small full-stack applications end-to-end, from client requirements through deploy"],"summary":"Expertly captured client visions, transforming abstract ideas into compelling, user-centric digital experiences as a Frontend Developer. Excelled in bridging the gap between concept and reality, ensuring each solution was not only viable but also meticulously tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.","highlights":["Delivered an inventory tracking application, leveraging SharePoint APIs and a React + Fluent UI frontend","Maintained and updated Objective-Key-Result custom collaborative application in sprint based iterations, utilizing a ExpressJS backend and React / Fluent UI Northstar frontend, deployed to Microsoft Teams platform","Regularly designed and published custom SharePoint webparts created using React and UI libraries"]},{"name":"Cyient","location":"Connecticut","position":"Software Developer, IT","url":"http://www.cyient.com/","startDate":"2020-03-01","endDate":"2021-05-01","summary":"Met with clients to discuss business needs, clarify SOW requirements, and manage expectations from inception to execution. Developed, enhanced, and maintained various SharePoint-based applications for engineering, research, testing, and related files management.","highlights":["Designed dynamic sites and real-time dashboards using frontend expertise","Developed solutions for automating invoice reporting and notifications"],"portfolioHighlights":["Built and maintained SharePoint-based applications for engineering, research, and testing workflows","Designed dynamic SharePoint sites and real-time dashboards for internal engineering teams","Shipped automation solutions for invoice reporting and internal notifications"]}],"education":[{"institution":"Augustana College","url":"https://www.augustana.edu/","area":"Engineering Physics","studyType":"B.A.","startDate":"2015-09-01","endDate":"2019-05-01"},{"institution":"AWS","url":"https://aws.amazon.com/","area":"Solutions Architect - Associate","studyType":"Certification","endDate":"2026"}],"skills":[{"name":"Frontend Development","level":"Mid","keywords":["TypeScript/JavaScript","HTML5","CSS3","React","MUI"]},{"name":"Backend Development","level":"Mid","keywords":["Node","Express","MongoDB","Mongoose"]},{"name":"Additional Skills/Tools","keywords":["VSCode","GitHub","CI/CD","Postman","Figma","Jira","Confluence","Swagger Documentation","AWS","Bitbucket","Agile"]}],"volunteer":[],"references":[]}