Hi, I'm Chester Hamby — a Senior Full Stack Developer with 13 years in the EdTech space. I specialize in AI-powered applications and mobile development, and I love turning complex requirements into scalable, user-friendly solutions. I'm proficient with Flutter, Node.js, cloud platforms, and I'm always exploring ways to leverage AI to improve user experiences. When I'm not coding, I enjoy learning new programming languages and contributing to open-source projects, staying curious about how AI can make software more helpful and accessible.

Chester Hamby

Hi, I'm Chester Hamby — a Senior Full Stack Developer with 13 years in the EdTech space. I specialize in AI-powered applications and mobile development, and I love turning complex requirements into scalable, user-friendly solutions. I'm proficient with Flutter, Node.js, cloud platforms, and I'm always exploring ways to leverage AI to improve user experiences. When I'm not coding, I enjoy learning new programming languages and contributing to open-source projects, staying curious about how AI can make software more helpful and accessible.

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Hi, I’m Chester Hamby — a Senior Full Stack Developer with 13 years in the EdTech space. I specialize in AI-powered applications and mobile development, and I love turning complex requirements into scalable, user-friendly solutions. I’m proficient with Flutter, Node.js, cloud platforms, and I’m always exploring ways to leverage AI to improve user experiences.

When I’m not coding, I enjoy learning new programming languages and contributing to open-source projects, staying curious about how AI can make software more helpful and accessible.

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Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Developer at IBM
April 1, 2020 - February 1, 2026
Developed and deployed a cross-platform mobile application using Flutter, enhancing user engagement through personalized study plans. Designed and implemented backend services with Node.js and FastAPI, ensuring seamless integration with AI features. Integrated OpenAI APIs for personalized study planning and analytics, significantly improving user experience. Managed cloud storage solutions on AWS, optimizing data retrieval and storage for user data and app content. Collaborated with stakeholders to refine project requirements, ensuring alignment with user needs and technical feasibility. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Docker and Kubernetes to streamline deployments. Conducted code reviews and mentoring to maintain code quality. Utilized AWS Lambda for serverless computing, reducing costs and improving responsiveness. Engaged in continuous learning to stay aligned with industry trends.
Full Stack Developer at KPMG
June 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Developed scalable web applications using React and Node.js, improving user interaction and engagement. Implemented RESTful APIs, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and utilized AWS for cloud deployment. Conducted unit and integration testing with Jest and Mocha, ensuring high-quality delivery. Managed MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases, optimizing queries and data retrieval. Participated in Agile ceremonies and contributed to modernization of legacy systems.
Software Engineer at Koddi LLC
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Assisted in the development of web applications using JavaScript and React, and supported back-end with Node.js. Engaged in MongoDB data management and cloud deployment on AWS. Contributed to CI/CD pipelines with Docker, wrote technical documentation, and collaborated in Agile environments to iterate on features and prototypes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at University of North Texas
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012
Bachelor's Degree at University of North Texas
August 1, 2008 - May 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services