I am Charles E. Ross, a senior full-stack developer with more than 30 years of production experience. Recently I built a Node.js backend and React frontend for a mortgage broker CRM from scratch, and I actively integrate AI APIs into production development. I am a self-directed consultant with a 20-year track record delivering complex systems from data modeling through documentation, and I’ve been working remotely for 20+ years. My career spans leading architecture and implementation across multi-year projects, from client-facing applications to enterprise integrations. I thrive on turning abstract requirements into robust software platforms, and I enjoy collaborating across teams to ship reliable systems on time.

Charles E. Ross

I am Charles E. Ross, a senior full-stack developer with more than 30 years of production experience. Recently I built a Node.js backend and React frontend for a mortgage broker CRM from scratch, and I actively integrate AI APIs into production development. I am a self-directed consultant with a 20-year track record delivering complex systems from data modeling through documentation, and I’ve been working remotely for 20+ years. My career spans leading architecture and implementation across multi-year projects, from client-facing applications to enterprise integrations. I thrive on turning abstract requirements into robust software platforms, and I enjoy collaborating across teams to ship reliable systems on time.

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I am Charles E. Ross, a senior full-stack developer with more than 30 years of production experience. Recently I built a Node.js backend and React frontend for a mortgage broker CRM from scratch, and I actively integrate AI APIs into production development. I am a self-directed consultant with a 20-year track record delivering complex systems from data modeling through documentation, and I’ve been working remotely for 20+ years.

My career spans leading architecture and implementation across multi-year projects, from client-facing applications to enterprise integrations. I thrive on turning abstract requirements into robust software platforms, and I enjoy collaborating across teams to ship reliable systems on time.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Manager of Software Development at Bert Howe and Associates
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Built in-house web applications supporting litigation workflow.
Manager of Information Systems at Job Elephant.com
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Developed internal business operations software and vendor API integrations.
Senior Developer & Consultant at Chivalry Software
January 1, 2004 - Present
Delivered full-stack web applications and APIs end-to-end for clients across mortgage brokerage, legal, publishing, education, retail, entertainment, and manufacturing. Led system architecture and end-to-end ownership across complex web applications, with React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, RESTful API design, and containerized deployments.
Senior Developer at Productive Computing
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Developed internal business operations software and vendor API integrations.
Senior Developer at Metro Technologies
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Senior Developer responsible for designing and implementing critical software components, contributing to data modeling and system integrations, and supporting ongoing maintenance across client projects.
Proprietor at Chivalry Technical Consulting
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Principal IT consultant providing tailored solutions; contributed to open-source projects and structured-flask related work.
Manager of Information Systems / Database Analyst at Direct Partners
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1999
Managed information systems and performed database analysis to optimize data workflows and reporting. Led initiatives to improve data quality and system reliability.
Manager of Information Technologies / Database Analyst at Direct Partners
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996
Managed information systems and database analysis; supported vendor integrations.
Manager of Information Technologies at Grey Advertising
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
Directed information systems initiatives and technology strategy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with Specialization in Computing at University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with Specialization in Computing at University of California, Los Angeles
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026

Qualifications

Certified FileMaker Developer
January 11, 2030 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Retail, Other