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Hi, I’m Christa! I’m a dedicated software engineer with a passion for developing robust applications and solving complex problems. I’ve worked on a variety of projects, from fine-tuning large language models for climate change research to stabilizing and releasing Flutter apps on the App Store. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and continuously learning new technologies to deliver user-friendly and impactful solutions.
With a background in computer science and environmental science, I bring a unique perspective to my work, blending technical expertise with a strong interest in real-world applications. Whether it’s contributing to bioinformatics research pipelines or enhancing corporate training web apps, I’m always eager to take on challenges that make a difference.
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Work Experience
Software Engineer at Freelance
February 1, 2025 - June 6, 2025Took over development of an overly complex and malfunctioning Flutter app, stabilized it, and led it to release in the App Store. Expanded an existing Next.js/Node.js web app by designing and implementing a new Teams feature, including backend logic, frontend components, and a dedicated settings page.
Software Engineer at JHU Applied Physics Lab
May 1, 2022 - February 28, 2025Fine-tuned an LLM with climate change related data and created a React site to display arcGIS related data. Collaborated with a skilled team of researchers to develop bioinformatics pipelines using Flyte, Datajoint, and Kubernetes, enabling the analysis of large sets of neuroscience data. Developed a user-friendly front-end application in Vue.js for the CDC, facilitating the visualization of disease spread and pandemic tracking. Created an Android app aimed at improving outcomes for spinal cord injuries through epidural stimulation. Contributed as a first author to a research paper on epidural stimulation accepted at the IEEE-NER conference.
Bioinformatics Research Assistant at Mabloc
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022Designed and built a custom Django site for hosting and searching through lab-related data. Created a script that generates amino acid sequences for affinity maturation, saving the lab $250k. Banked and recorded plasma samples. Presented information on the spread of high-risk viruses with limited vaccines or treatments and their chemical properties.
Short Term Contract Engineer at CashApp
May 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Worked on code refactoring and cleanup within a large existing codebase.
Full Stack Engineer at Edume
April 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020Developed corporate training and communication web app using ReactJS, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Led implementation of secure login bypass for authorized users. Restructured database implementation to improve report download speeds by up to 50%. Refactored the entire codebase to remove the dependency injection framework Bottle.js. Re-skinned web UI to reflect individual customer preferences. Collaborated on a team of 6 developers using six week sprints and Basecamp’s shape-up development practices. Documented several APIs and detailed instructions on accessing remote servers and navigating logged output.
Full Stack Engineer at [24]7.ai
September 1, 2017 - October 31, 2018Engineered bot store using ReactJS, Node.js and MySQL to enable corporate customers to demo products and engineers to download working models. Designed and developed 'conversation journey' for in-production voice bot using JavaScript, SCXML, and VXML, supporting bot release that generated $30 million in revenue. Developed chat and voice bot template with over 80% test code coverage, dramatically speeding up future development by 5X. Led tech talk for 40+ attendees on omnichannel bots. Collaborated within a team of 4 developers working bi-weekly sprints under agile development.
Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017Built customized shift scheduling app using Java, Struts, JSP, JSTL, PL/SQL, Oracle, and JavaScript replacing manual systems to support managers and improve floor worker velocity. Collaborated with senior management to outline app specifications. Enhanced internal parts and orders application using C#, ASP.NET, and PL/SQL. Volunteered as social lead for recent graduate program.
Software Engineer, Contractor at Siemens
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2015Developed custom test-taking and training system for floor workers using PHP, MySQL, XAMPP, HTML, and CSS, optimizing process for gathering and maintaining safety certification data from 3 days to 30 minutes.
Software Engineer at Freelance
February 1, 2025 - June 13, 2025Took over development of an overly complex and malfunctioning Flutter app, stabilized it, and led it to release in the App Store. Expanded an existing Next.js/Node.js web app by designing and implementing a new Teams feature, including backend logic, frontend components, and a dedicated settings page.
Software Engineer at JHU Applied Physics Lab
May 1, 2022 - February 28, 2025Fine-tuned an LLM with climate change related data and created a React site to display arcGIS related data. Collaborated with a skilled team of researchers to develop bioinformatics pipelines using Flyte, Datajoint, and Kubernetes, enabling the analysis of large sets of neuroscience data. Developed a user-friendly front-end application in Vue.js for the CDC, facilitating the visualization of disease spread and pandemic tracking with an interactive interface. Created an Android app aimed at improving outcomes for spinal cord injuries through epidural stimulation. Contributed as a first author to a research paper on epidural stimulation, accepted at the IEEE-NER conference for neural engineering.
Bioinformatics Research Assistant at Mabloc
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022Designed and built a custom Django site for hosting and searching through lab-related data. Created a script generating amino acid sequences for affinity maturation, saving the lab $250k. Banked and recorded plasma samples. Presented information on the spread of high-risk viruses with limited vaccines or treatments and their chemical properties.
Short Term Contract Engineer at CashApp
May 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Worked on code refactoring and cleanup within a large existing codebase.
Full Stack Engineer at Edume
April 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020Developed corporate training and communication web app using ReactJS, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Led implementation of secure login bypass for authorized users. Restructured database implementation to improve report download speeds by up to 50%. Refactored entire codebase to remove the dependency injection framework Bottle.js. Re-skinned web UI to reflect individual customer preferences. Collaborated on a team of 6 developers following Basecamp’s shape-up project development practices. Documented several APIs and detailed instructions for a technical audience.
Full Stack Engineer at 24/7.ai
September 1, 2017 - October 31, 2018Engineered bot store using ReactJS, Node.js and MySQL for corporate customers to demo products before purchase and for engineers to download working models. Designed and developed conversation journey for in-production voice bot supporting release and generating $30 million revenue. Developed chat and voice bot template with over 80% test coverage, speeding up future bot development by 5X. Led tech talk for 40+ attendees on omnichannel bot creation. Collaborated on a team following agile development practices.
Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017Built customized shift scheduling app using Java, Struts, JSP, JSTL, PL/SQL, Oracle, and JavaScript to replace manual systems and improve manager support and worker velocity. Collaborated with cross-team senior management to outline app specifications. Enhanced internal application dedicated to product parts and orders using C#, ASP.NET, and PL/SQL. Volunteered as social lead for recent graduate program.
Software Engineer, Contractor at Siemens
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2015Developed custom test-taking and training system for floor workers using PHP, MySQL, XAMPP, HTML and CSS, optimizing safety certification data gathering from 3 days to 30 minutes.
Software Engineer at Freelance
February 1, 2025 - June 7, 2025Took over development of an overly complex and malfunctioning Flutter app, stabilized it, and led it to release in the App Store. Expanded an existing Next.js/Node.js web app by designing and implementing a new Teams feature, including backend logic, frontend components, and a dedicated settings page.
Software Engineer at JHU Applied Physics Lab
May 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025Fine-tuned an LLM with climate change related data and created a React site to display arcGIS related data. Collaborated with a team to develop bioinformatics pipelines using Flyte, Datajoint, and Kubernetes for neuroscience data analysis. Developed user-friendly front-end application in Vue.js for CDC to visualize disease spread and pandemic tracking. Created an Android app improving outcomes for spinal cord injuries through epidural stimulation. Contributed as first author to a research paper accepted at IEEE-NER conference.
Bioinformatics Research Assistant at Mabloc
October 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022Designed and built a custom Django site for hosting and searching lab-related data. Created a script generating amino acid sequences for affinity maturation, saving $250k. Banked and recorded plasma samples. Presented on spread of high-risk viruses with limited vaccines or treatments and their chemical properties.
Short Term Contract Engineer at CashApp
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021Worked on code refactoring and cleanup within a large existing codebase.
Full Stack Engineer at Edume
April 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020Developed corporate training and communication web app using ReactJS, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Led implementation of secure login bypass for authorized users. Restructured database for 50% faster report download speeds. Refactored codebase removing dependency injection framework Bottle.js. Re-skinned web UI for individual customer preferences. Collaborated on a 6-developer team using six-week sprints. Documented APIs and instructions for technical audience.
Full Stack Engineer at 24)7.ai
September 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018Engineered bot store using ReactJS, Node.js, MySQL for corporate customers to demo products and download working models. Designed and developed conversation journey for in-production voice bot supporting release and generating $30M revenue. Developed chat and voice bot template with 80%+ test code coverage, speeding development by 5X. Led tech talk for 40+ attendees on omnichannel bot creation. Collaborated in a team of four developers following agile practices.
Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017Built customized shift scheduling app using Java, Struts, JSP, JSTL, PL/SQL, Oracle, and JavaScript to replace manual system improving floor worker velocity. Collaborated with senior management to outline app specifications. Enhanced internal application for product parts and orders using C#, ASP.NET, and PL/SQL. Volunteered as social lead for recent graduate program.
Software Engineer, Contractor at Siemens
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015Developed custom test-taking and training system for floor workers using PHP, MySQL, XAMPP, HTML, and CSS, optimizing safety certification data gathering from 3 days to 30 minutes.
Software Engineer at Freelance
February 1, 2025 - June 18, 2025Took over development of an overly complex and malfunctioning Flutter app, stabilized it, and led it to release in the App Store. Expanded an existing Next.js/Node.js web app by designing and implementing a new large scale feature, including backend logic, frontend components, and a dedicated settings page.
Software Engineer at JHU Applied Physics Lab
May 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025Fine-tuned an LLM with climate change related data and created a React site to display arcGIS related data. Collaborated with a skilled team of researchers to develop bioinformatics pipelines using Flyte, Datajoint, and Kubernetes, enabling the analysis of large sets of neuroscience data. Developed a user-friendly front-end application in Vue.js for the CDC, facilitating the visualization of disease spread and pandemic tracking. Created an Android app aimed at improving outcomes for spinal cord injuries through epidural stimulation. Contributed as a first author to a research paper on epidural stimulation accepted at IEEE-NER conference.
Bioinformatics Research Assistant at Mabloc
October 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022Designed and built a custom django site for hosting and searching through lab-related data. Created a script generating amino acid sequences for affinity maturation, saving the lab $250k. Banked and recorded plasma samples. Presented information on the spread of high-risk viruses and their chemical properties.
Short Term Contract Engineer at CashApp
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021Worked on code refactoring and cleanup within a large existing codebase.
Full Stack Engineer at Edume
April 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020Developed corporate training and communication web app using ReactJS, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Led implementation of secure login bypass for authorized users. Restructured database implementation to improve report download speeds by up to 50%. Refactored the entire codebase to remove Bottle.js dependency. Reskinned web UI to meet individual customer preferences. Collaborated on a team of 6 developers running six week sprints following Basecamp’s shape-up practices. Documented several APIs and instructions for technical audiences.
Full Stack Engineer at 24/7.ai
September 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018Engineered bot store with ReactJS, Node.js, and MySQL for corporate customers to demo products and download working models. Designed and developed “conversation journey” for voice bot using JavaScript, SCXML, and VXML, supporting bot release and generating $30 million revenue. Developed chat and voice bot templates with over 80% test coverage, speeding development cycles by 5X. Led tech talk for 40+ attendees on omnichannel bot creation. Collaborated on a team running bi-weekly sprints following agile practices.
Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017Built customized shift scheduling app using Java, Struts, JSP, JSTL, PL/SQL, Oracle, and JavaScript to replace manual systems and support managers and floor workers’ velocity. Collaborated with senior management to outline app specifications. Enhanced internal product parts and orders application using C#, ASP.NET, and PL/SQL. Volunteered as social lead for recent graduate program.
Software Engineer, Contractor at Siemens
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015Developed custom test-taking and training system for floor workers using PHP, MySQL, XAMPP, HTML, and CSS, optimizing data gathering and maintaining safety certification data from 3 days to 30 minutes.
Software Engineer at Freelance
February 1, 2025 - June 8, 2025Took over development of an overly complex and malfunctioning Flutter app, stabilized it, and led it to release in the App Store. Expanded an existing Next.js/Node.js web app by designing and implementing a new large scale feature, including backend logic, frontend components, and a dedicated settings page.
Software Engineer at JHU Applied Physics Lab
May 1, 2022 - February 28, 2025Fine-tuned an LLM with climate change related data and created a React site to display arcGIS related data. Collaborated with a skilled team of researchers to develop bioinformatics pipelines using Flyte, Datajoint, and Kubernetes, enabling the analysis of large sets of neuroscience data. Developed a user-friendly front-end application in Vue.js for the CDC, facilitating the visualization of disease spread and pandemic tracking. Created an Android app aimed at improving outcomes for spinal cord injuries through epidural stimulation. Contributed as a first author to a research paper on epidural stimulation, accepted at the IEEE-NER conference.
Bioinformatics Research Assistant at Mabloc
October 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022Designed and built a custom django site for hosting and searching through lab-related data. Created a script that generates amino acid sequences for affinity maturation, saving the lab $250k. Banked and recorded plasma samples. Presented information on the spread of high-risk viruses with limited vaccines or treatments and their chemical properties.
Short Term Contract Engineer at CashApp
May 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Worked on code refactoring and cleanup within a large existing codebase.
Full Stack Engineer at Edume
April 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020Developed corporate training and communication web app using ReactJS, Node.js, and PostgreSQL. Led implementation of secure login bypass for authorized users. Restructured database implementation to improve report download speeds by up to 50%. Refactored the entire codebase to remove dependency injection framework Bottle.js. Re-skinned web UI to reflect customer preferences. Collaborated in a team of 6 developers running six week sprints and documented APIs and server navigation instructions.
Full Stack Engineer at 24]7.ai
September 1, 2017 - October 31, 2018Engineered bot store using ReactJS, Node.js and MySQL for major corporate customers. Designed and developed 'conversation journey' for in-production voice bot generating $30 million in revenue. Developed chat and voice bot template with 80%+ test code coverage, speeding up bot development by 5X. Led a tech talk on omnichannel bot creation. Collaborated with a team of 4 developers running bi-weekly sprints under agile practices.
Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2017Built customized shift scheduling app using Java, Struts, JSP, JSTL, PL/SQL, Oracle, and JavaScript to replace manual systems and improve workflow. Collaborated with senior management to define specifications. Enhanced internal application for product parts and orders using C#, ASP.NET, and PL/SQL. Volunteered as social lead for recent graduate program.
Software Engineer, Contractor at Siemens
May 1, 2014 - May 31, 2015Developed custom test-taking and training system for floor workers using PHP, MySQL, XAMPP, HTML, and CSS, optimizing safety certification data collection from 3 days to 30 minutes.
Education
B.S. Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 1, 2011 - May 31, 2015Graduate Certificate at Johns Hopkins University
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024B.S. Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 1, 2011 - May 31, 2015B.S. Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015B.S. at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015B.S. Computer Science at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
August 1, 2011 - May 31, 2015Qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science & Engineering
January 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science & Engineering
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science & Engineering
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science & Engineering
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science & Engineering
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Government, Education
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