Christopher Clarke Email & Phone Number

United States

Glendale, California, United States

Developed a cross-platform component library for Drupal, Angular, and Twig, improving design consistency and streamlining development.Boosted SEO and user engagement by optimizing PageSpeed through techniques like image compression and lazy loading in collaboration with marketing and development teams.Integrated Remix and Tailwind CSS, reducing build times and enhancing page load speeds for improved site performance.Streamlined deployment with Kubernetes and AWS, reducing overhead and accelerating delivery timelines with automated processes.Championed UX/UI best practices, focusing on accessibility and user-centered design, leading to higher user satisfaction.

Migrated a legacy Flash site to Angular by developing reusable components, ensuring consistent design and functionality across the application.Integrated Java-based backend with shared databases, performing SQL calls to enable seamless data exchange between Flash and Angular platforms.Coordinated with project managers, developers, and QA teams to execute a smooth migration plan, achieving project milestones and keeping the transition on trackCreated new APIs to optimize database access, improving Angular application performance and streamlining QA processes with tailored testing tools.

Acted as the de facto CTO at a startup, leading the development of e-commerce websites and consulting with other startups on technical strategy and SEO, helping clients build a strong online presence.Led the development of Oclify, an innovative 3D search engine utilizing CSS3 and integrating APIs from social networks, YouTube, and other platforms to provide a rich, interactive search experience.Contributed to securing essential startup funding by crafting and presenting detailed investor pitches, effectively supporting fundraising efforts.Created a peer-to-peer chat system for Trywire using WebRTC and Socket.IO, enabling direct browser-based communication without a server, showcasing advanced real-time connection technology.Enhanced technical skills by exploring new technologies across projects, conducting R&D, and expanding expertise in web development and startup growth strategies.

Supported the sales team by contributing to an internal tool, automating backend tasks and implementing metrics tracking to improve efficiency.Assisted in integrating test suites and proposed new feature ideas to the development team, enhancing product robustness and functionality.Mentored new hires and addressed various system bugs, ensuring smooth onboarding and system stability.Improved communication between product managers and developers by introducing Gherkin syntax and a Behavior Driven Development (BDD) approach for clearer, testable requirements.Fostered a positive work environment and continuously worked to refine processes and protocols, contributing to team morale and operational effectiveness.

Enhanced site functionality while managing an offshore team, ensuring alignment on development goals and progress.Improved code quality through cleanliness protocols and refactoring, contributing to a more maintainable and efficient codebase.Partnered with the QA team to test new features prior to release, helping ensure product reliability and quality.Communicated with product managers and designers to confirm accurate design implementation, aligning development with project requirements.Applied a test-driven development (TDD) approach to enhance code reliability and reduce bugs.Utilized SQL to retrieve and deliver backend information to the frontend, supporting seamless data flow within the application.

Oversaw multiple WordPress, Oscommerce, and Magento e-commerce sites, ensuring smooth operation and functionality.Addressed bugs and implemented feature enhancements, improving site usability and customer experience.Managed lead generation sites, working closely with the CEO, content writers, and search engine marketers to drive traffic and conversions.Developed web pages using PHP for various web-based applications, expanding technical skills in back-end development.Launched promotional campaigns and managed email lists, increasing engagement and customer retention.Monitored Google Analytics for SEO performance, implementing keyword optimization and meta descriptions to improve search rankings.Focused on SEO strategies and coding proficiency to enhance site performance and contribute to company growth.