Chris Broome
About Chris Broome
Chris Broome is a Senior Full Stack Engineer with extensive experience in software development, having worked at various companies including Tenable Network Security and Tradeswell. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and has a strong background in real-time data processing and application performance optimization.
Current Role at MarketWise
Chris Broome serves as a Senior Full Stack Engineer at MarketWise, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in software development to contribute to various projects. His responsibilities include designing and implementing complex applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Chris Broome worked at Tenable Network Security as a Software Engineering Manager from 2016 to 2020. He also held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Tenable from 2013 to 2016. His tenure at Tradeswell as a Senior Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022 further solidified his expertise in software development. He has also contributed to projects at Advertising.com, Millennial Media, and Message Systems.
Education and Academic Background
Chris Broome studied Computer Science at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2001 to 2005. He also attended Anne Arundel Community College, achieving an Associate's degree in Computer Science from 1998 to 2001. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in software development principles and practices.
Technical Skills and Projects
Chris Broome has developed a range of technical skills throughout his career. He created a stock price tracker using socket.io and web workers, enhancing real-time data processing. He integrated Zustand for state management in a React application, improving performance. Additionally, he implemented automated testing processes using GitHub Actions, which increased code reliability and deployment efficiency.
Project Management and Team Collaboration
In his previous roles, Chris Broome set up and managed the JIRA instance and board for his teams, facilitating effective project management and sprint planning. His experience in managing workflows and collaborating with team members has contributed to successful project outcomes and streamlined development processes.