Chris Frank
About Chris Frank
Chris Frank is a Staff Software Engineer at The New York Times, where he leads the team responsible for photo publishing systems and has contributed to various innovative projects. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held positions at notable organizations including The Future Project and Alldayeveryday, and is passionate about ethics, music, and food.
Work at The New York Times
Chris Frank has been employed at The New York Times since 2021, currently holding the position of Staff Software Engineer. In this role, he serves as the tech lead for the team responsible for building the photo publishing systems. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of a multi-region image ingestion pipeline that is capable of self-healing from various infrastructure failures. He also participated in the creation of a real-time NLP-based image search system across a petabyte-scale dataset and was involved in the development of a React-based design system and component library used across the organization.
Previous Experience at The Future Project
Chris Frank worked at The Future Project in various capacities from 2012 to 2018. He initially served as a Developer for three years in the Greater New York City Area from 2012 to 2015. Following this, he held the position of Director of Software Engineering from 2015 to 2018, where he continued to develop his skills and leadership in software engineering. He also worked briefly as a Principal Software Engineer at The Future Company from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Chris Frank studied at New York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from 2006 to 2010. He also holds a minor in mathematics, which complements his analytical skills in software engineering. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and engineering.
Open Source Community Engagement
Chris Frank is active in the open source community, engaging with engineers globally to learn and collaborate on various projects. His involvement reflects his commitment to sharing knowledge and improving software engineering practices. Additionally, he serves on the Architecture Review Board at The New York Times, where he assists teams in aligning their architectural designs with the broader organizational goals.
Collaborations with High-Profile Clients
Throughout his career, Chris Frank has collaborated with high-profile clients, including Nike, Tumblr, and the Olympic Games. These collaborations highlight his ability to work on significant projects and contribute to impactful initiatives within the software engineering domain.