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CHRIS PALMER

Huntsville,AL

Skills

  • Experienced in multiple programming languages including C#, C, JavaScript, and Python
  • Web application development
  • Team leadership
  • RESTful API development
  • Data manipulation with SQL

Summary

Software engineering professional with deep expertise in developing robust, scalable applications. Strong focus on team collaboration, driving projects to successful completion, and adapting to evolving requirements. Proficient in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Values delivering high-quality results and fostering productive work environment.

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

The Princeton Review
New York, NY (Remote)
09.2022 - 11.2025
  • Led software development projects, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and coding standards.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Designed and implemented scalable software solutions, improving system performance and reliability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver timely solutions.
  • Spearheaded integration of new technologies, driving innovation within existing systems and applications.
  • Analyzed system architecture, identifying opportunities for optimization and strategic enhancements.

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

ELECTRONIC WARFARE ASSOCIATES
03.2018 - 10.2020
  • Gathered and Defined government customer requirements to develop clear specifications for project plans.
  • Designed and developed all GUI and hardware integration software for two GPS jamming, red-force vehicles using C++ and Qt Framework.
  • Assisted in designing electronic schematics, populating PCBs, and solving design issues.
  • Managed and mentored fresh CS and EE employees.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

T&W OPERATIONS
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Developed an RFID inventory system (in C#, SQL Server and WPF) for very large warehouses that reduced periodic inventory effort from ~6 weeks to ~8 hours.
  • Developed logistics dashboards (in C# and ASP.NET) for major Aviation suppliers to simplify and expedite the creation of reports required by Air Force clients.
  • Developed internal tools for various internal departments.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

HEXAGON / INTERGRAPH
02.2015 - 09.2016
  • 18-month contract to write emergency dispatch software for Police/Fire/EMS services using C# and WCF.
  • Restructured legacy code to be more efficient, maintainable, and meet emerging needs.
  • Mentored fresh software engineers, assisted other teams and wrote internal tools in free time.
  • Full time position was offered at end of contract, but I declined.

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

TRANSLUCID, INC
01.2014 - 10.2015
  • Developed simulation and training management software for PEO STRI using C#, MySQL and Windows Forms.
  • Assisted in writing a sensor simulation library for military aircraft and ground vehicle training using C++, Qt and OpenSceneGraph.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

HITACHI GOVERNMENT SERVICES
09.2013 - 01.2014
  • Lead developer on PEO Aviation logistics project using C#, SQL Server and ASP.NET.
  • Designed, implemented and maintained a source control repository using Team Foundation Server.
  • Supported Utility Helicopter (UH) projects while assisting Attack Helicopter (AH) projects in spare time.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

T&W OPERATIONS
05.2007 - 08.2013
  • Developed and deployed numerous web-based logistics and earned value management solutions (in C#, SQL Server and ASP.NET) for use in multiple DoD offices, including NAVEOD TECHDIV, JRRF, RSJPO, Kilo Battery (USMC Reserves) and UAS, allowing for real-time tracking of inventory, RMA processes and costs.
  • Developed many internal applications to support other departments, such as format convertors, backup automation, event log aggregators, SharePoint plugins, etc.
  • Frequent travel to work directly with prime contractors and government clients and represent the company in development planning.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER / TRIAL CONSULTANT

THE MCGRATH LAWFIRM
02.2004 - 05.2007
  • Solely designed, implemented, tested and maintained trial management software to replace an expensive, cumbersome and buggy commercial product. Used C++/CLI and PostgreSQL.
  • Performed many other tasks both in courtroom/mediation and our office, such as network design and support, video processing and editing, trial presentations, etc.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

BOLDAR STUDIOS
03.2000 - 06.2002
  • Wrote a software library to generate catalogs of available merchandise in PDF form using a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
  • Assisted the lead developer with countless tools for use by other developers and management.

JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

CG², INC
05.1999 - 03.2000
  • Gained experience in every department of the company (Software Engineering, 3D Modeling, Sound Design, IT, Marketing, Admin, Business Development), though mostly in software. Used multiple languages, though primarily C++ and Perl.
  • Learned graphics library development and technologies from the experienced developers on the team.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (UAH)
01.2000

GED - undefined

SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
01.1999

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