I am a Senior Backend & Full Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience delivering scalable backend systems, high-performance APIs, and microservices. I specialize in PHP, Go, Python, and JavaScript, and excel at leading projects, optimizing large-scale databases, and enhancing security for mission-critical applications. I pride myself on being a strong communicator, mentor, and problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments. I enjoy collaborating across teams to deliver robust, secure software solutions and continuously improve development processes.

Christopher Norton

I am a Senior Backend & Full Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience delivering scalable backend systems, high-performance APIs, and microservices. I specialize in PHP, Go, Python, and JavaScript, and excel at leading projects, optimizing large-scale databases, and enhancing security for mission-critical applications. I pride myself on being a strong communicator, mentor, and problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments. I enjoy collaborating across teams to deliver robust, secure software solutions and continuously improve development processes.

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I am a Senior Backend & Full Stack Developer with 10+ years of experience delivering scalable backend systems, high-performance APIs, and microservices. I specialize in PHP, Go, Python, and JavaScript, and excel at leading projects, optimizing large-scale databases, and enhancing security for mission-critical applications.

I pride myself on being a strong communicator, mentor, and problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments. I enjoy collaborating across teams to deliver robust, secure software solutions and continuously improve development processes.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Backend Engineer at Securly
October 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Maintained and created products in PHP using pure PHP and Laravel. Reduced critical vulnerabilities by 90% through bug bounty triage and security fixes. Built a Go-based SSO microservice, boosting third-party SSO integrations by 95%. Optimized MySQL ingestion pipelines, improving data throughput by 75%. Rewrote Chrome extension to Manifest V3, cutting CDN load/data costs by 65%. Diagnosed and resolved production issues, maintaining high system uptime.
Full Stack Web Developer at Primoprint
September 1, 2017 - September 23, 2025
Improved e-commerce transaction efficiency by 40% via Laravel enhancements. Built APIs to streamline order processing and customer interactions. Integrated Stripe payment API, improving checkout security and reliability.
Contract Full Stack Web Developer at Nutramax Laboratories
November 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Delivered multiple brand websites using WordPress, PHP, and JS. Gathered requirements with stakeholders to align technical solutions. Conducted code reviews, improving maintainability and scalability.
Full Stack Web Developer at INSP
June 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Maintained 20+ WordPress sites, achieving 99% uptime. Built custom modules and JavaScript features to boost interactivity.
Freelance Web Developer at Self-Employed (Remote)
March 1, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Delivered custom web applications using PHP, JS, CSS, HTML, MySQL. Ensured security, performance, and maintainability for client projects. Collaborated directly with clients to launch user-friendly web solutions.

Education

Coursework toward B.S. Computer Science (Network Security) at University of Advancing Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025

Qualifications

PHP (SoloLearn – CT -VBOYW7RP)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025
JavaScript (SoloLearn – CT -S1DDR9AI)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services

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