Christine Sanderson Movius
About Christine Sanderson Movius
Christine Sanderson Movius is a Senior Software Engineer at Shortcut, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in software engineering, having held positions at notable organizations such as The Washington Post and Blue Raster, and she is dedicated to mentoring early-career technologists.
Work at Shortcut
Christine Sanderson Movius has been employed at Shortcut as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in software engineering to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives. Her responsibilities include both front-end and back-end development, leveraging her expertise in UI and API development. Christine's tenure at Shortcut has been marked by her ability to take ownership of tasks and embrace challenges, which aligns with the company's focus on innovation and efficiency.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Shortcut, Christine held several positions in software engineering. She worked at The Washington Post as a Full Stack Software Engineer from 2017 to 2020 and then transitioned to a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role until 2021. Prior to that, she was a Full Stack Software Engineer at Blue Raster from 2016 to 2017. Her diverse experience in these roles has equipped her with a comprehensive skill set in software development.
Education and Expertise
Christine studied at Boston College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 2009 to 2013. She further enhanced her skills by attending General Assembly in 2016, completing an immersive program in web development. Her educational background, combined with her professional experience, has provided her with expertise in front-end UI development, back-end API development, and DevOps in the AWS cloud.
Mentoring and Community Engagement
Christine has a strong focus on mentoring and sponsoring historically excluded and early-career technologists. She actively engages in initiatives that support diversity in technology, providing guidance and support to those entering the field. Her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment is evident in her collaborative approach and excellent communication skills across teams.
International Experience
In 2014, Christine served as a Fulbright Grantee English Teaching Assistant at the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) in Johor, Malaysia. This experience allowed her to develop her cross-cultural communication skills and gain a broader perspective on education and technology in an international context.