Chris Seckler Email & Phone Number

Mountain View, California, US

Working on the Aerospike Cloud team simplifying the creation and self-management of databases.Aerospike Cloud is a Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) solution offering developers and data teams the full power of the multi-model Aerospike Database delivered as an on-demand, pay-as-you-go, fully elastic service. Aerospike Cloud offers an easy and cost-effective.

Santa Monica, California, US

• At Adim, I spearheaded the development of a design system that refined the developer experience and met precise design needs. My commitment to clear communication and collaboration was key in creating a platform that.
• Led the development and standardization of a scalable design system with Next.js and TypeScript, establishing a robust foundation for the platform's UI/UX.
• Enhanced Storybook to set rigorous UI standards, boosting the frontend team's ability to develop polished and effective user interfaces.
• Streamlined and refined the Tailwind implementation, ensuring a cohesive and efficient styling framework across the platform.
• Actively engaged in strategic discussions, showcasing a profound understanding of company objectives and contributing to project success.
• Proactively tackled documentation challenges by directly communicating with stakeholders, ensuring smooth project flow and adaptability in a fast-paced startup environment.

Santa Monica, California, US

• As employee #1, I developed a language-learning browser extension and website that achieved significant business impact with over 1 million users.
• Led the architecture of key features including homepage, dashboard, subscription, login/signup on a Next.js website that scaled to over 13 million page views in its lifetime.
• Developed core features for a browser extension with over one million users: A sidebar, contextless learning moments, games, and launch on mobile Safari, leading to a significant enhancement in user experience and.
• Massively improved site performance through refactoring and best practices, making SEO a viable strategy for our growth. Went from a 35 -> 98 web vitals score.
• Spearheaded A/B testing to improve user acquisition and retention, providing data to the product team and driving subscription growth.
• Wrote RFC’s to identify technical bottlenecks, leading to increased team knowledge and productivity, and ultimately, better business outcomes.

Santa Monica, California, US

Los Angeles, California, US

• As a senior engineer of Dave's core banking and customer support dashboard, I played an integral role in scaling the startup to a $1 billion+ unicorn from 200,000 to over 4 million users.
• Developed suite of customer support tools in that enabled quick access to and analysis of bank data.
• Devised a system to pause and unpause user accounts, reducing churn rates and improving retention.
• Wrote automated scripts to customer tickets, reducing response times and improving customer satisfaction.
• Added unit and integration tests to reduce errors.
• Conducted over 50 employment interviews

Los Angeles, California, US

• Strong experience working with React-Native, React (Redux), Firebase, Docker, and Google Cloud Platform
• Individually built entire public-facing informational website for Dave while consulting with designers and product management
• Created modular components and screens to be used in the Dave mobile app using React Native

Portland, ME, US

• Implemented modular front-end views using functional JavaScript for a fintech application, collaborating with Product Managers and Back-end Engineers to ensure efficient bug resolution and story implementation within.
• Developed intuitive, scalable views using AJAX to interface with REST API endpoints in a large-scale Backbone.js app.
• Identified and solved complex bugs and stories, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software that meets business requirements and improves overall user experience.
• Worked closely with UI designers to achieve pixel-perfect implementation of templates, maximizing user experience and stakeholder satisfaction.

HomeSearch.com - Conceptual real estate site Technologies: React, Redux, React RouterFeatures: Routing, filtering, Maps Integration, REST API calls, and a unique mobile interfaceDemo: https://zeckdude.github.io/mls-demo-reactRepo: https://github.com/zeckdude/mls-demo-react

• Maintain WordPress-ran site and add incremental features at the request of the founder
• Created a custom analytics system to track user actions and generate reports for administrators
• Converting the majority of the site to be run on the Laravel PHP framework

• Revamped existing pages and integrated mobile responsive design strategies to enhance user experience and increase engagement on the AutoMD website.
• Collaborated with designers and stakeholders to transform outdated pages into modern, visually appealing designs with intuitive user flows.
• Managed work responsibilities and communicated effectively, ensuring timely project completion and alignment with business goals.
• Leveraged PHP, CSS3, jQuery, and the Smarty templating engine to build dynamic features, leading to an increase in user engagement.

Los Angeles, US

• Delivered exceptional value by creating engaging websites for prominent entertainment brands. Excelled in collaborative environments of up to 8 team members, and leveraged a wide range of cutting-edge technologies to.
• Developed interactive websites for large entertainment brands utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, resulting in improved user engagement and satisfaction while delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Created mobile responsive and HTML5 compliant sites, increasing reach to users across various devices.
• Utilized WordPress, jQuery, and PHP MVC frameworks to create large-scale sites, improving website functionality and performance for clients.

Los Angeles, US

• Coordinated with the client to receive assets necessary for production
• Established personnel schedules to meet required delivery dates
• Supervised progress on deliverables with a team of up to 15 people
• Submitted work hour estimates to management for quotes to the client
• Produced audio recording sessions for voice talent in recording booths

• Designed and developed an ordering and tracking system utilizing HTML, CSS, jQuery and PHP
• Reduced company costs by automating printing operations via an ordering and tracking systems
• Developed site architecture and functionalities appropriate to clients' needs and requirements
• Communicated project progress and challenges with manager on a weekly basis

Fort Liberty, NC, US

• As a leader in the US Army, I oversaw and directed soldiers in a variety of situations in non-combat operations.
• Supervised and delegated tasks to 12 lower enlisted soldiers, resulting in increased productivity and successful mission accomplishment.
• Conducted and oversaw patrols, convoy operations, and traffic control points, ensuring the safety and security of personnel and equipment.
• Deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom, March 2003 - July 2004.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Keyword market research on targeted markets’ searching habits
• Updated website content to reflect specific marketing & keyword goals
• On-page optimization: meta tagging, code & content optimization

Redwood City, CA, US

• Provided feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality
• Documented software defects and reported defects to developers
• Monitored bug resolution efforts and tracked successes
• Identified program deviance from standards and suggested modifications to ensure compliance

US

• Answered user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation
• Analyzed customer issues and evaluated results to determine the best solution
• Resolved issues utilizing the customer service database and knowledge of team members
• Maintained records of customer interactions, recorded details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken

Olean, NY, US

• Sold cutlery products via appointments in clients’ homes
• Scheduled appointments, called potential clients, delivered presentations and demonstrations about company and products
• Honed personal skills of building rapport, setting and achieving goals, understanding consumer psychology and behavior, and time management

Bachelor Of Science, Web Design And Interactive Media

High School

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