Chris Ridl

Experience

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  Oce Business Services, Inc

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2010

  Developed numerous applications to resolve complicated deliverables from clientsCreated complex custom reports for clientsBuilt custom plugins on existing software to enhance e-discovery processingAutomated SQL database creation increasing productivity by 75% on each projectCommunicated with Project Managers to ensure the client’s needs were met and assisted with technical questionsTrained technicians on new internal applications and features to maximize proficiencySuccessfully trained off shore developers on existing internal technologies and assisted with any technical questionsAwarded “Rising Star” award within first 4 monthsReceived “Innovation” award for successfully pertaining in Six Sigma project to overhaul the production process Show less

  • Jr. Production developer

    Jun 2008 - Apr 2010

  • Escalation Technician

    Aug 2007 - Jun 2008
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  MarketStar

  Apr 2010 - Feb 2012

  Software Developer

  Designed and developed dozens of unique applications and websites for customers improving productivity and data management while saving thousands of dollars through automationMaintained dozens of large databases to support all sales information from thousands of employeesEnhanced existing Human Resources software to streamline employee applications and better manage financial informationCommunicated with Project Managers to ensure client’s needs were met on a timely mannerMentored and trained several Data Analysts to progress their careers into software development Show less

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  Justice Works LLC

  Feb 2012 - Jan 2014

  Application Developer

  Designed and implemented core framework technologies to support a high traffic, multi-client web applicationDesigned and implemented various client interfaces as part of the web applicationDesigned and implemented document editing and scanning interfaces for a .Net based clientInstrumental in discovering and correcting many core bugs in the web application frameworkCollaboratively designed a mentoring/code review process to promote development, better code, and fewer bugsDesigned and implemented custom internal tools to support the development and deployment of client interfaces to the web applicationDesigned and implemented custom internal tools to improve internal efficiency and help establish automationDeveloped custom client interfaces using Powerbuilder to support existing products Show less

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  University of Utah - Employment

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2016

  Software Developer

  Responsible for a geographical map website linked with research data responsible for $1 million in annual revenue (Java, AngularJS/Angular2, ArcGIS)Created a WCF Watermark PDF service reducing client download preparation time by 95% and reduced system crashes by 98%Built an application to transfer data from SQL to Salesforce eliminating the need for manual entryArchitected a product for curating public oceanic well data to provide enhanced search capabilities and visualization

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  Dealertrack

  Aug 2016 - Apr 2019

  Senior Software Engineer

  Developed an Angular web application to manage engagement between legacy systems and new cloud features for 70,000+ usersHeaded the UI standards effort from parent company which included working extensively with software teams from other companies and UXLed the front-end engineers across all software teams to ensure UI standards were being metCreated training for front-end engineers to promote continuous learningCreated a Feature Toggle system for allowing dark deployments of new AWS features to allow continuous deploymentsCreated many services for processing Vehicle Invoices as well as a UI service to display information to the usersWorked extensively with UX to ensure proper branding and component re-usability was being metServed as a technical adviser for the offshore team – removed roadblocks and conducted weekly code review sessions for React application and C# .NET Core APIsArchitected many cross-platform services to simplify and expedite development for dozens of other software teams Show less

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  Cricut

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

  Senior Software Engineer

  Core member of the DesignSpace web and desktop applicationFront-end lead for DesignSpace community effortWorked extensively with UX and Product to ensure quality and expectations were metArchitected solutions for API microservices and DesignSpace and planned road-maps for deliveryDesigned and built a process to synchronize data between systems using C# .NET Core and AWS servicesWorked cross-functionally with Project Managers and UX to design features for users

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  Freeus, LLC

  May 2020 - Sept 2020

  Senior Software Engineer

  Organized and accelerated delivery of two Vue web applications.Implemented MQTT communication protocol between Vue application and Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) devices.

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  Xima Software

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2022

  Angular Developer

  Architected front end initiatives in order to deliver clean and maintainable code.Created a process to build reusable front end components utilizing NX libraries and Storybook.Developed a reusable component library and reduced duplicated code in the front-end applications.Mentored developers on Angular and NX architecture and testing best practices.Worked with Product and UX in order to deliver quality software.

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  Ninety.io - Software for EOS

  Oct 2022 - now

  Senior Software Engineer