Chris Drifte Email & Phone Number

Barcelona, CT, ES

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Developed a best in class e-commerce search results page. Built with Typescript, NextJS 14 (app router), and Algolia, we achieved a 100 performance score and page speeds of <1 second, with no increase in costs and multi-million increase in conversions.

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

As the sole developer at KOLAPS, I provided technical advice throughout the delivery process, managed projects, and delivered complex digital products across a range of industries.

Delivered various innovative projects, including websites, robotic tooling, and a metaverse experience built on the Polygon blockchain.

Remote

I taught the CodeYourFuture syllabus to disadvantaged students as a volunteer, with a focus on React and Node.JS

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Hosted a daily two-hour show on Barcelona City FM. Managed and performed at live comedy events several times a week. Wrote original material for various stage shows and podcasts. Televised on BTV, finalist in Barcelona's Funniest Ficer 2016, featured in Gotenburg Fringe Festival.During this time I also created and managed a productivity app, growing it to.

Travelled across North America and Europe for two years, volunteering for a range of social projects and learning foreign languages. Published a book, "Rules of Thumb: How to Hitch-hike and Live on the Road".

Ba(Hons)

Year Abroad