Hi, I'm Chris Rafuse, a Senior Full Stack Developer and AI Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience. I've specialized in modern web technologies and AI/ML integration, delivering scalable and high-impact solutions that help businesses improve performance and reduce costs. I love working remotely and collaborating across teams to build innovative software architectures. Beyond coding, I'm passionate about building autonomous software agents, storytelling through photography and motion design, and staying active with endurance sports and strength training. I'm always excited to blend creativity with cutting-edge tech to generate disruptive business ideas and bring projects to life.

Chris Rafuse

Hi, I'm Chris Rafuse, a Senior Full Stack Developer and AI Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience. I've specialized in modern web technologies and AI/ML integration, delivering scalable and high-impact solutions that help businesses improve performance and reduce costs. I love working remotely and collaborating across teams to build innovative software architectures. Beyond coding, I'm passionate about building autonomous software agents, storytelling through photography and motion design, and staying active with endurance sports and strength training. I'm always excited to blend creativity with cutting-edge tech to generate disruptive business ideas and bring projects to life.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Developer at NTT Data Canada Inc.
March 1, 2025 - July 12, 2025
Modernized provincial-scale ministry stack with React/TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, and OpenShift Kubernetes, reducing page latency by 65% and mitigating legacy system risks. Developed full stack and mobile in-store apps for a Fortune 25 retail chain, boosting associate productivity by 45%. Containerized over 20 services using Docker and Kubernetes, achieving 75% faster CI/CD and zero-downtime blue-green releases.
Full-Stack Developer at Modis / Quartech
March 1, 2023 - July 12, 2025
Co-developed an open-source GIS web/mobile app for the Ministry of Resources, completed on schedule and budget. Enhanced data querying speed by 60% via Postgres/PostGIS and Redux-Saga caching optimizations; Leaflet live maps increased productivity by approximately 150%. Strengthened JWT authentication and OpenAPI logging, reducing vulnerabilities by 40% and improving security visibility.
Full-Stack Developer at HS GovTech Solutions
June 1, 2022 - July 12, 2025
Delivered WebRTC video-telehealth suite supporting 120+ health agencies with 99.99% uptime. Introduced Docker/Kubernetes microservices that cut deployment time by 70%. Integrated GraphQL, reducing over-the-wire JSON payload by 55%.
Senior Web Developer at Benevity Inc.
September 1, 2018 - July 12, 2025
Developed gamified employee engagement and CSR SaaS applications for Fortune 500 clients. Scaled CSR SaaS to handle 300% growth in client traffic. Led Vue and PHP7 codebase refactoring. Implemented CI automation with Docker and Vagrant, reducing release cycles from weekly to daily.
Senior WebRTC Engineer at Mozilla Firefox (via Priologic)
July 1, 2016 - July 12, 2025
Developed "Firefox Hello", a peer-to-peer video chat/screenshare application servicing over 10 million users in its first quarter. Compiled WebAssembly modules enhancing codec performance by 35%.
Full-Stack Developer at Cisco Systems (via Priologic)
December 1, 2014 - July 12, 2025
Upgraded PSIRT portal reducing vulnerability triage SLA from 48 hours to 6 hours. Built mobile CLIP app adopted by 65k employees. Developed Wi-Fi onboarding appliance for Cisco ISE deployed in 500+ enterprises.

Education

Computer Science at University of British Columbia
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Bachelor of Design at Emily Carr University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998

Qualifications

AI Systems Certifications
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Cisco Security Ninja
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
IT Support
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Business Studies
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Healthcare, Retail, Media & Entertainment