Chris Klemz

Full-Stack Software Engineer | AI & Cloud Enthusiast

Skilled in React, Django, Docker, WordPress, and CI/CD — I bridge front-end polish with back-end power. Clean code. Smooth launches. Happy users.

Skills

JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS

React, Next.js, Redux, MaterialUI, TailwindCSS, Django, Django Rest Framework, WordPress, Node.js

PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite3, Redis

Docker, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, AWS, GCP, Vercel, Linux, Apache

RESTful APIs, Django Rest Framework, Axios, Postman, ESLint

Jest, PHPUnit, Chrome DevTools

07/2023 - 12/2024 (Remote)

Expanded functionality and optimized performance across 12 web applications by leading feature development, resolving complex bugs, and implementing scalable solutions using WordPress, PHP, SQL, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Streamlined deployments with Docker, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD automation.
Built and maintained internal tools and APIs using React, enhancing scalability and subscription management.
Integrated AWS S3, Lambda, and CloudFront for CDN-based image uploads, improving performance.
Designed and developed the front-end of HREmploymentLawAdvisor.com for a responsive user experience.
Played a key role in website, database, and server migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.

06/2022 - 07/2023 (Remote)

Maintained and enhanced 12 web applications by implementing features, fixing bugs, and optimizing performance with WordPress, PHP, SQL, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Built and improved internal tools using React, enhancing functionality and user experience.
Updated legacy codebases for better performance and modern development standards.
Collaborated with remote teams to develop features, troubleshoot issues, and improve user experience.
Assisted in website design and development, ensuring brand consistency and usability.
Strengthened expertise in object-oriented programming, design patterns, version control, and agile development.

10/2021 - 06/2022 (Minneapolis, MN)

Built cross-platform applications using React, Redux, React Native, Angular, TypeScript, Python, and Django.
Developed a reusable component library to standardize UI elements and streamline development across projects, enhancing efficiency and consistency.
Optimized backend performance by rewriting SQL queries for improved efficiency and faster data retrieval.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project goals.
Established and hosted a daily developer video chat to foster collaboration, provide peer support, and facilitate knowledge sharing, helping team members resolve issues and enhance their skills.

08/2021 - 01/2022 (Remote)

Developed and enhanced web applications by implementing feature updates, optimizing performance, and troubleshooting complex issues using PostgreSQL, TypeScript, React, and Redux.
Collaborated directly with clients to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Managed project workflows, pull requests, and milestones in a remote team environment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.