Chris Dell
Software Engineer
Profile
Enthusiastic software engineer with experience with a wide range of technologies. Passionate about open source and giving back to the community. I'm a speaker at technology events, and dedicate much of my free time to broadening my skills.
Skills
Web Stacks : Node.js, ASP.NET, PHP, Ruby on Rails
Frontend : React, React Native, Angular, jQuery
Databases : PostgreSQL, ServerSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
Native apps : JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Java, Objective-C, Python, C++/C
Infrastructure : Linux server administration, BASH scripting, XenServer, Docker
Embedded : Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP8266
Qualifications : BSc Software Engineering at University of Central Lancashire, Full UK driving license
Experience
2006 - 2013 - Smart IT (smart-ltd.co.uk)
Software Engineer
- Developed bespoke business software tailored to customer requirements.
- Heavy use of ASP.NET and C# with SQL server backend.
- Integration with existing infrastructure was essential and required a broad range of skills for this role.
- Customisation of Microsoft CRM
- Worked on development of online takeaway ordering and tracking service, from frontend web to embedded devices installed at the vendors.
2013 - Present - Freelance Software Engineer
Architect of web and mobile apps
- Produced bespoke web apps and mobile apps for clients.
- Operate my own hosting platform based on Linux, XenServer and CoreOS/Docker.
- Provided consulting services for clients offering my skills to teams that required them.
2014 - Present - Sitedesk (sitedesk.com)
Part time contractor
- Ported Windows based C++ 3D rendering engine to run on iOS
- Implemented bespoke Cordova plugins for interfacing web frontend with native APIs
- Implemented server and client synchronisation API using Node.js and PostgreSQL
- Implemented bespoke in-memory high performance database and querying engine
- Worked on WebGL renderer
Hobbies
Regularly volunteer as a mentor in educational events for both kids and adults.
Created Web Blocks as an educational tool: webblocks.uk
Maintainer of popular open source project:
React Native FS
Work on electronics projects, robotics, quadcopters, Raspberry Pi's, IoT in my free time.
Keen follower of science, technology and the space programme.
Portfolio
GitHub: https://github.com/cjdell
Personal projects:
Built CMS, template and provide hosting for:
Magento eCommerce solution:
Mobile: