Senior level software engineer with 7 years of development, testing, and team leadership experience, working on Department of Defence government contracts. Current TS/SCI clearance with a proven commitment to elevating code quality, driving testing excellence, and enforcing the highest technical standards.

Christopher Henson

Senior level software engineer with 7 years of development, testing, and team leadership experience, working on Department of Defence government contracts. Current TS/SCI clearance with a proven commitment to elevating code quality, driving testing excellence, and enforcing the highest technical standards.

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Senior level software engineer with 7 years of development, testing, and team leadership experience, working on Department of Defence
government contracts. Current TS/SCI clearance with a proven commitment to elevating code quality, driving testing excellence, and
enforcing the highest technical standards.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer in Test at Def-Logix
November 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Developed comprehensive test plans and test cases for a suite of cross-platform Cybersecurity tools while contributing to core software development. Streamlined software bug triage by evaluating severity, handling developer assignment, and ensuring critical issues were resolved rapidly while maintaining thorough documentation. Led and prioritized automated and manual testing teams as the SME, streamlining bug resolution to accelerate delivery and improve product stability. Led customer demos to showcase features and gather feedback. Oversaw creation and submission of final test reports for government efforts, ensuring testing met regulatory, legal, and customer requirements.
Software Engineer II at Def-Logix
November 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
Created and enhanced a suite of cross-platform Cybersecurity tools for government and commercial customers. Proficient in C/C++ and Python, with most projects in these languages. Led efforts to integrate commercial Cybersecurity tools into McAfee’s ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) platform, including direct communication with McAfee representatives for centralized threat management. Implemented front-end features and UI components using ReactJS. Led optimization initiatives for GraphDB and Neo4j databases, improving data retrieval speed and system reliability.
IT Support Technician at ReconMR
July 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Performed system maintenance and installed software on call center interviewer and admin computer systems. Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues for call center employees at the San Antonio location. Implemented system using putty terminals to allow interviewers to connect directly to the survey client for live progress monitoring.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science at University of California Santa Cruz
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
A.S. in Computer Science at Cuesta College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

ISTQB Foundation Level
January 11, 2030 - December 13, 2025
THEMA certificate (Tehachapi High School Engineering and Manufacturing Academy)
January 11, 2030 - December 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services