I am Christopher Kantenrosegold, a MERN stack engineer with 12+ years of experience building reliable, scalable web applications. I specialize in JavaScript, Node.js, React, and MongoDB, with hands-on expertise across the full MERN stack, API design, database optimization, and production performance improvements. I have led teams, implemented cloud deployments on AWS, and built robust pipelines that support fast, stable releases. I thrive in collaborative settings, communicate clearly, and focus on delivering real value. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of an international team, and I’m excited to help organizations scale their web platforms with clean code, maintainable architecture, and measurable results.

Christopher Kantenrosegold

I am Christopher Kantenrosegold, a MERN stack engineer with 12+ years of experience building reliable, scalable web applications. I specialize in JavaScript, Node.js, React, and MongoDB, with hands-on expertise across the full MERN stack, API design, database optimization, and production performance improvements. I have led teams, implemented cloud deployments on AWS, and built robust pipelines that support fast, stable releases. I thrive in collaborative settings, communicate clearly, and focus on delivering real value. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of an international team, and I’m excited to help organizations scale their web platforms with clean code, maintainable architecture, and measurable results.

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I am Christopher Kantenrosegold, a MERN stack engineer with 12+ years of experience building reliable, scalable web applications. I specialize in JavaScript, Node.js, React, and MongoDB, with hands-on expertise across the full MERN stack, API design, database optimization, and production performance improvements. I have led teams, implemented cloud deployments on AWS, and built robust pipelines that support fast, stable releases.

I thrive in collaborative settings, communicate clearly, and focus on delivering real value. I’m comfortable working independently or as part of an international team, and I’m excited to help organizations scale their web platforms with clean code, maintainable architecture, and measurable results.

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Language

English
Fluent
Bashkir
Advanced
Javanese
Intermediate
Amharic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead MERN & Full Stack Engineer at Clam
April 1, 2023 - March 1, 2026
Developed full-stack web applications using JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, Next.js, and MongoDB. Created a reusable project starter template with React, Node.js, and Redux that reduced initial setup time to under 50%. Expanded a small team into a larger organization of 50+ developers across 10+ projects and introduced Agile practices to improve communication and workflows with international clients. Served as team lead, project manager, and Scrum Master, establishing client relations and project workflows. Researched and adopted new technologies, including AWS, to grow our tech stack.
Senior MERN Stack Engineer at APA
July 1, 2020 - February 1, 2023
Built an enterprise React plugin to integrate with a third-party CAD data lifecycle, enabling data sync and replication. Implemented 2-factor authentication and SSO, and delivered additional features and site maintenance resulting in over 300 customer onboardings in one year. Developed a high-performance eCommerce application using React, Redux, React Hooks, MUI, and Ant. Created a custom Node.js API to handle CRUD and authentication, and integrated AWS and Google Cloud Platform buckets for file storage and data management.
Senior Node.js Back-end Engineer at Cloudreach
June 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020
migrated backend from MySQL to MongoDB to improve scalability and performance. Designed and implemented a robust user authentication system, integrated multiple payment gateways, and built real-time order tracking. Ensured responsive design for mobile, delivered a scalable architecture, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver critical features.
MERN & Full-Stack Developer at Cisco
October 1, 2014 - March 1, 2018
Implemented microservices architecture to reduce data transfer and response time. Built a conferencing system using BigBlueButton on the backend, and developed a tracking system that monitors working time and screenshots. Enhanced document editing by forking a library to allow in-platform editing. Delivered robust, high-performance solutions using React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and TypeScript.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science at Brown University
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Dartmouth College
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
Master of Science in Computer Science at Brown University
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Dartmouth College
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
Master of Science in Computer Science at Brown University
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Dartmouth College
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
Master of Science Degree in Computer Science at Brown University
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science at Dartmouth College
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012
Master of Science at Brown University
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor of Science at Dartmouth College
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2012

Qualifications

Cloud Computing Core (IBM)
December 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026
Introduction to Cloud Computing (IBM)
December 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026
Cloud Computing Core IBM
December 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026
Verified Certificate for Introduction to Cloud Computing IBM
December 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026
Cloud Computing Core
December 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026
Introduction to Cloud Computing (Verified Certificate)
December 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026
Cloud Computing Core
December 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026
Introduction to Cloud Computing – IBM (Verified Certificate)
December 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026
Cloud Computing Core
December 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026
Introduction to Cloud Computing
December 1, 2021 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services