Christopher George Steel
About Christopher George Steel
Christopher George Steel is a Senior Software Engineer Team Lead at ONYX Insight, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various positions at companies such as Helsing, Improbable, and Zynga.
Work at ONYX Insight
Christopher George Steel currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer Team Lead at ONYX Insight, a position he has held since 2023. His role is based in Nottingham, England, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he leads engineering efforts and contributes to the development of software solutions focused on the condition and maintenance of wind turbines.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining ONYX Insight, Christopher worked at Helsing as a Senior Software Engineer - Fullstack for six months in 2022. His experience also includes a two-year tenure at Improbable as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he worked at Zynga in various roles, including Global Software Development Engineer in Test from 2018 to 2020 and Software Development Engineer In Test from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Christopher studied Computer Science at EPITECH - European Institute of Technology from 2010 to 2015, earning a degree in the field. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at Lycée Gustave Eiffel, where he also focused on Computer Science from 2008 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and development.
Key Projects and Contributions
In his professional career, Christopher led the ground-up rework of a complex monitoring application designed for the condition and maintenance of wind turbines. He also took ownership of the company's JIRA projects, workflows, and structure, aiming to streamline usage for various teams and use cases. These contributions reflect his leadership and technical skills in software development.
Early Career Experience
Christopher began his career as a QA Engineer at Immerse Learning from 2015 to 2016 in London. His early experience also includes working at Zynga as a Software Development Engineer In Test from 2016 to 2018. This foundational experience established his proficiency in software testing and development processes.