Chris De Silva
About Chris De Silva
Chris De Silva is a Senior Software Engineer at SchooLinks, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in software development and education, with experience in mobile application development, web design, and teaching.
Work at SchooLinks
Chris De Silva has been employed at SchooLinks as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing mobile applications using React Native. Prior to his current position, he worked at SchooLinks as a Front End Engineer for six months in 2021. His experience at SchooLinks highlights his commitment to enhancing educational technology through software development.
Education and Expertise
Chris De Silva earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in software engineering. He has developed skills in mobile application development using React Native and web development technologies such as Gatsby and Next.js. Additionally, he utilizes Cypress for testing and engages in DevOps practices with AWS, Google Cloud, and Jenkins.
Background in Education
Before transitioning to software engineering, Chris De Silva worked in education. He served as a 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Rawson Saunders School from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he spent seven years teaching at KIPP Austin Public Schools from 2011 to 2018. His experience in education informs his approach to technology, particularly in developing tools that support learning.
Previous Work Experience
Chris De Silva has a diverse work history in software development. He worked as a Full Stack Developer at undefined.ai for seven months in 2020 and as a Front End Developer at Skills Fund for 11 months from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he served as a Front End Engineer at Worksmith for one year from 2020 to 2021. His varied roles have equipped him with a broad range of technical skills.
YouTube Channel and Community Engagement
Chris De Silva maintains a YouTube channel that focuses on development topics. This platform allows him to share his knowledge and engage with the developer community. His involvement in online education reflects his commitment to continuous learning and sharing insights within the tech industry.