⌨️ Chris Barmonde
About ⌨️ Chris Barmonde
Chris Barmonde is an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software development and infrastructure management. He has worked for various companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and has a strong background in front-end development, particularly with React.
Current Role at WorkStep
Chris Barmonde serves as the Engineering Manager at WorkStep, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads the engineering team, overseeing various projects and initiatives. His responsibilities include managing team dynamics, ensuring project timelines are met, and facilitating collaboration among team members. He has a strong background in infrastructure management, which supports his leadership in engineering operations.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Chris Barmonde accumulated extensive experience in software engineering across several companies. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at WorkStep from 2017 to 2022, and held the role of Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer at Chegg Inc. from 2014 to 2016. His earlier roles include Software Engineer at Formspring and Senior Software Engineer at Rollbar, both located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background in Computer Information Systems
Chris Barmonde studied at Salt Lake Community College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Computer Information Systems from 2000 to 2002. This educational foundation provided him with essential skills and knowledge that have supported his career in software engineering and infrastructure management.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Chris has a strong technical background, particularly in infrastructure management and front-end development. He has experience with AWS services, SQL databases, Redis, Memcache, and Cassandra. Additionally, he is proficient in React, both on the client and server side, and has transitioned his focus from PHP to JavaScript and Python over the years. His preference for using Linux further enhances his technical capabilities.
Career Progression and Development
Chris Barmonde's career spans over a decade, during which he has progressed through various roles in software engineering. He began as a Lead Developer at Selling Source LLC from 2006 to 2010, followed by positions that allowed him to develop his skills in both front-end and back-end technologies. His career trajectory reflects a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation within the tech industry.