Christopher Robinson
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Motivated Software Engineer with experience modernizing enterprise applications by migrating legacy interfaces while supporting in production applications. Successfully developed new features, resolved production issues, and maintained critical legacy functionality throughout a phased modernization effort. Skilled in debugging and application modernization, with a strong drive to build reliable, maintainable software that improves user experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
SAIC
02.2025 - 08.2026
- Modernized legacy Navy training applications by migrating front-end interfaces from Jakarta Faces (JSF)/PrimeFaces to React/Node.js, improving maintainability and user experience across systems serving 15,000+ users
- Maintained and supported production Java applications on JBoss EAP 8.0, ensuring continuity of mission-critical training and education systems during the modernization effort
- Independently migrated and redesigned a web application used by pilots to JBoss EAP 8.0, including dependency remediation, server configuration, and deployment validation
- Debugged and resolved defects across the full JSF stack, including Facelets templates, managed beans, servlet request handling, and application server configuration
- Contributed to full-stack development spanning legacy Java/Jakarta EE back ends and modern React front ends within the training administration ecosystem
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to define requirements, resolve production issues, and deliver application enhancements.
- Test migrated features to confirm functional consistency between the legacy application and the modernized React interface.
- Maintain existing enterprise functionality during the phased migration, allowing users to continue operating the system while modernization work is completed.
Lead Software Engineer
Sheldeez Beauty Salon
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Contributed 10K+ lines of code using Python, Selenium, and Flask.
- Automated the integration of data from the Customer Relation Management system
- Automated building, testing, and deployment of new releases with Jenkins.
- Collaborated with other engineers to incorporate new features.
- Designed and implemented a benchmarking system to track performance increases compared to the old system.
Junior Systems Engineer
BayCare
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in the design and development of embedded software systems and communications applications.
- Participated in the integration of hardware and software components, ensuring compatibility and functionality across various engineering domains.
- Supported the development and testing of simulation models for engineering and scientific problems, contributing to the creation of innovative solutions for applications.
- Provided technical support to senior engineers and project managers, facilitating the successful delivery of complex systems and products.
STEM Instructor
University of West Florida
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with the Computer Science Department Head on an outreach program.
- Taught 6-8th grade students the fundamentals of C++.
- Developed unit tests using the Catch2 framework.
- Engaged students by making it fun to pass tests and achieve "all green" results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12-2024
Skills
- React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JSF, PrimeFaces
- Java, Java EE/Jakarta EE, C#, NET
- Oracle, SQL
- Visual Studio, Eclipse, Git, TFS
- Agile, Scrum, SDLC
Timeline
Software Engineer
SAIC
02.2025 - 08.2026
Lead Software Engineer
Sheldeez Beauty Salon
05.2023 - 12.2023
Junior Systems Engineer
BayCare
08.2022 - 05.2023
STEM Instructor
University of West Florida
05.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of West Florida
UWF President's List (4.0 GPA)
Received a letter from the president of University of West Florida and named on the UWF website for December 2024 President's List in my final semester.