Chris Cunningham
About Chris Cunningham
Chris Cunningham is a software engineer with experience in various technologies including JavaScript, React, and Docker. He has worked in multiple roles across different organizations, including his current position at Rue Gilt Groupe since 2021.
Current Role at Rue Gilt Groupe
Chris Cunningham has been employed as a Software Engineer at Rue Gilt Groupe since 2021. In this role, he utilizes a variety of tools and technologies, including Docker, AWS, EC2, S3, CloudFront, Webpack, Git, NPM, Chrome Devtools, Agile methodologies, Heroku, and Bash. His contributions include refactoring the Product Detail Page into Typescript React using test-driven development with Jest, as well as enhancing the front-end developer experience by refactoring design system typing.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Chris worked at Software Engineering Applications from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to multiple projects, including the Toys E-Commerce Application, Food Face Mood Face, and Tourist Attraction Application, utilizing technologies such as JavaScript, React, Docker, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. His experience in these roles helped him develop a strong foundation in both relational and non-relational databases.
Background in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Chris Cunningham has a background in prosthetics and orthotics, having achieved a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Pittsburgh from 2014 to 2016. He also served as a Prosthetics Resident at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System from 2016 to 2018 and worked as a Prosthetist at both the VA Long Beach and VA Boston Healthcare Systems from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Technical Skills
Chris studied Computer Software Engineering at Hack Reactor from 2020 to 2021, which equipped him with essential programming skills. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado Boulder, earned from 2008 to 2012. His technical expertise includes proficiency in JavaScript, React, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and experience with ORM frameworks like Django and Mongoose.
Sailing Instruction and Leadership Roles
In addition to his engineering career, Chris has experience in sailing instruction and leadership. He served as a Sailing Instructor at Community Boating, Inc. in 2013 and 2014, and held the position of Director of Adult Sailing at the United States International Tempest Association from 2017 to 2019. These roles demonstrate his ability to lead and teach in a maritime environment.