Christopher Brown
About Christopher Brown
Christopher Brown is a Lead Engineer with over 17 years of experience in web development and software engineering. He has held various leadership roles in multiple companies, including Avant Garde Theatre of Dance and Links HME, and currently works at Neighborhoods.com.
Work at Neighborhoods.com
Christopher Brown serves as the Lead Engineer at Neighborhoods.com, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and leading development initiatives. His extensive background in web development and software engineering contributes to the company's mission of providing comprehensive neighborhood information and resources.
Previous Experience in Web Development
Prior to his current role, Christopher Brown held several significant positions in web development. He worked at Avant Garde Theatre of Dance as Executive Director and Lead Web Developer from 2020 to 2022. He also served as Lead Web Developer at Intracta LLC from 2019 to 2021 and as Lead Web Developer at Bender Inc. for 7 months in 2022. His experience includes leading teams and managing projects, which has enhanced his technical and leadership skills.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Brown earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Brownsville, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. He also holds an Associate's degree in Application Development from McLennan Community College, completed from 2008 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his over 17 years of experience in software development, particularly in the PHP stack and various web technologies.
Technical Skills and Development Experience
Christopher possesses over 15 years of experience in programming languages and technologies, including PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Ajax, and REST APIs. He has at least 2 years of development experience with platforms such as Shopify, Wix, Weebly, Magento, Drupal, Vue.js, Node.js, and Typo3. Additionally, he has extensive experience with Google Apps, including Analytics, Ads, and Tag Manager, and tools like Jira, Figma, Quickbooks Online, Square, and PayPal.
Leadership and Project Management
Throughout his career, Christopher Brown has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, having led software development teams ranging from 2 to over 40 developers. His role as COO, Project Manager, and Lead Developer at Links HME from 2014 to 2019 involved overseeing various projects and ensuring successful delivery. His ability to quickly master new programming languages and software applications has been a significant asset in his professional journey.