With over 20 years of experience building for the web, 9+ years professionally, much of my life has been dedicated to my passion for code.
- Top Skills:
TypeScript, React, NextJS (app router), Node.js, Storybook, Jest, NX, Figma, Sentry, GCP/AWS/Azure - Hacking around in:
React Native, Python, Solidity, PHP, SQL, GraphQL, Bash, Github Actions
Much of Bike24's 200MM+ annual revenue travels through their search results page, which offers the widest and deepest product range in their market. I was the driving force behind implementing a best-in-class search - delivering results even faster than amazon.com. This project reduced cost, dramatically increased conversions, and expanded opportunities for future features.
David Malott designed 3 of the world's tallest buildings. Today, he collaborates with NASA. Over the years, I've worked directly alongside David to supply various projects for AI SpaceFactory, including websites, internal tools, and a metaverse experience built on the Polygon blockchain.
I provided key technical advice during the initial development of NUMA Air, as well as developed the MVP app in use at Google's NYC offices, Pier 57. At my suggestion, NUMA added a screen to their devices which reduced overall costs and simplified the user experience.
As the sole developer at KOLAPS, I provided technical advice throughout the delivery process, managed projects, and implemented complex animated designs with React and Typescript.
This role gave me a strong grasp of the perspectives of project stakeholders at every level, as well as a good understanding of UX/UI and design vocabulary.
A remake of the classic 90s game with interactive tutorials and various game modes. Built as a side project, featured in NextJS Weekly. 10,000+ games played in its launch week.
I taught Computer Science at Internation Rural School, volunteered with CodeYourFuture, and privately mentored students in various languages.
I've had the privilege of working with Chris Drifte for the past six years, and during this time, I've been consistently impressed with his strong technical competency and work ethic. Chris has been a trusted partner for us on a multitude of projects—from crafting our company website to cloud deployment of our robotic 3D printing software and explorations in the Metaverse.
For any organization seeking a senior developer, Chris Drifte is a tremendous asset. He brings a unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills that is rare to find. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris and am confident that he will exceed any expectations set before him.
We have worked with Chris for a while before he joined our team. At each step of the way, Chris showed a level of responsibility and initiative that is rarely encountered. He is meticulous and technically highly capable. He was also always able to cover any know-how gaps he might have by acquiring knowledge and understanding very rapidly. His sharp intellect and sense of humor are also a great addition to any team.
I have a great love for adventure. With more than 22 years living outside my home country, I've been a stand-up comic, radio host, carpenter, English teacher, street musician, and published author. I competed nationally in rock climbing (USA), walked Spain coast-to-coast, and climbed various mountains across 4 continents.
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UK Citizen. Native English / Conversational Spanish / Basic Catalan. University degree (humanities).