Chris Palka
About Chris Palka
Chris Palka is a Software Engineer with expertise in React and Styled Components, currently working at Lowenstein Sandler LLP in Centerville, Utah. He has a background in culinary management and has transitioned from roles in help desk support to software engineering, utilizing Docker and Git Workflows in his projects.
Work at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Chris Palka has held multiple positions at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, starting as a Help Desk Analyst from 2012 to 2021. He then progressed to the role of Junior Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023. Currently, he serves as a Software Engineer, a position he has held since 2023. His work is based in Centerville, Utah, United States, where he contributes to various software development projects.
Education and Expertise
Chris Palka studied at Middlesex College, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management from 2005 to 2007. He furthered his education at Hack Reactor, completing a program in Computer Software Engineering from 2020 to 2021. His technical expertise includes proficiency in React as a front-end framework, Docker for containerization, and employing Git Workflows for version control.
Previous Experience at Business-Software.com
Before joining Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Chris worked at Business-Software.com as a Software Engineer for 10 months in a remote capacity from 2021 to 2022. This role contributed to his development in web technologies and software engineering practices.
Background in Problem Solving and Team Environment
Chris Palka has a strong preference for working in friendly, open, and social environments. He enjoys utilizing creativity to approach problem-solving, which enhances his contributions to team dynamics and project outcomes.
High School Education
Chris completed his high school education at Dunellen High School from 2001 to 2005. This foundational education set the stage for his later academic and professional pursuits.