Chris J Mears

Chris J Mears

Chris J Mears

Senior software engineer with over ten years of experience in full-stack web engineering, specializing in TypeScript, Node.js, Python, and SQL. Enhanced data accessibility by transforming billions of claims data into BigQuery for analytics and architected robust pipeline systems that improved operational efficiency while managing cloud services across AWS and Google Cloud platforms.

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Technical Skills

  • Programming ‒ Python, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, PHP, HTML, CSS
  • Machine Learning ‒ scikit-learn, spaCy, regression models, classification/clustering models, NumPy
  • Database & Data Storage ‒ Relational, NoSQL, MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, S3, RDS, Google Cloud Storage (GCS), Databricks
  • Cloud Services ‒ Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • DevOps ‒ Docker, Github, Github Actions
  • Tools ‒ bash, git, Github, Jira, Linux, NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, UNIX, Vim, VS Code, Jupyter, Spark, PySpark, BigQuery
  • Data Visualization & Deployment ‒ Tableau, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Streamlit, Google Looker Studio
  • Research & Analysis ‒ A/B Testing, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Extract Transform Load (ETL), Hypothesis Testing, Data Mining, Data Management

Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Definitive Healthcare / Carevoyance (2024-01-01 to 2024-07-19)
  • Implemented data pipelines to transform billions of Medicare and proprietary claims data, load into BigQuery, and import into PostgreSQL via scheduled Node.js scripts, enhancing data accessibility for analytics and in-product usage.

Senior Software Engineer

Definitive Healthcare / Carevoyance (2021-10-01 to 2023-12-31)
  • Generated comprehensive reports using Svelte and an Express.js API server on key healthcare business metrics, including Total ROI, Readmissions, and procedure referrals analysis, providing critical insights that informed strategic initiatives that increased customer usage by 20%.
  • Developed new features for a custom PowerPoint generation system using Python and TypeScript, implementing data-generated charts, enabling customers to generate accurate, real-time embedded charts that saved an average of 10 hours each week per user.
  • Managed Elasticsearch and custom graph database operations while overseeing AWS and Google Cloud cloud services, enhancing system reliability and performance while maintaining consistent costs.

Senior Software Engineer

Carevoyance (2021-02-01 to 2021-09-30)
  • Collaborated on a small engineering team within an enterprise-level monolithic platform, focusing on feature building, data architecture, and system design principles to ensure scalability, security, and performance.
  • Engineered the initial UI architecture and data visualization projects using AngularJS and Svelte, enhancing user experience and interface functionality, which resulted in a 20% increase in user engagement.
  • Created Google Looker Studio dashboards generated from daily-updated Google Cloud Storage data, transforming complex user analytics datasets from PostgreSQL into actionable visualizations for managers, improving stakeholder decision-making efficiency by 50%.
  • Mastered foundational knowledge in data analysis, data engineering, and API development to support team initiatives.

Owner / Software Engineer / Data Engineer / Data Analyst

Wandering Leaf Studios, LLC (2014-01-01 to 2021-01-31)
  • Increased online sales by over $200k in six months by enhancing a brewery’s Shopify eCommerce solution, configuring data analytics to collect relevant customer data for email marketing, and collaborating on creative solutions for shipping and logistics problems.
  • Facilitated effective communication with clients through multiple support channels, providing timely debugging support and improving client satisfaction ratings by 15%.
  • Elevated sales by 50% over the previous year using data-driven analysis, A/B testing, and geo-targeted segmentation with Google AdWords campaigns.
  • Automated queries and text scraping using Zapier and cloud computing to reduce weekly administration tasks by over 50%.

Web Development Engineer II

Amazon / Goodreads (2013-02-01 to 2014-05-01)
  • Built cross-browser and cross-device compliant mobile web app using Ruby on Rails and JavaScript.
  • Mentored junior team members on web development conventions and best practices.

Technical Co-Founder

Canned Banners (2009-01-01 to 2013-02-01)
  • Designed the backend for a data-driven ad creation product, generating consistent revenue over 5 years with minimal maintenance.
  • Architected a robust PHP backend platform, automating reporting and configuring data pipelines and storage solutions using AWS cloud services, resulting in operational efficiency and minimal costs.
  • Drove strategic technical decisions that enhanced team productivity and project outcomes while fulfilling multiple roles, including data engineer, lead software developer, systems administrator, database administrator, and cloud systems architect.

Software Engineer III

Cisco Systems (2010-01-01 to 2011-06-01)
  • Redesigned front-end code, resulting in a 5% reduction in download times and increased browser compatibility for an enterprise-level media platform.
  • Influenced the internationalization (i18n) effort, collaborating with senior developers to implement custom text replacement, enhancing accessibility for global users in the Cisco Media Solutions Group.

Front-end Web Developer

Foodbuzz, Inc (2008-09-01 to 2009-08-01)
  • Established the front-end web development framework for a small startup, initiating team coding standards, code quality, code review, and collaboration.

Information Technology Manager

Wine Institute (2005-06-01 to 2008-09-01)
  • Continuously improved the non-profit’s IT infrastructure with a minimal budget, resulting in 99% system uptime and enhanced user satisfaction.
  • Migrated the main member database and re-branded the website, leading to a 10% increase in website traffic; managed network security, asset management, and comprehensive documentation.

Telecom Specialist II

Progressive Insurance (2003-07-01 to 2005-02-01)
  • Delivered Tier 2 network support to over 400 remote offices nationwide, resolving more than 80% of issues on the first call and maintaining active communication with major carriers like AT&T and MCI Worldcom.
  • Led a data and voice network management initiative using HP OpenView to monitor network devices, resulting in a 20% improvement in response times and automated ticket generation through Remedy.
  • Pioneered comprehensive voice and data security procedures, reducing vulnerability to hacker and virus attacks.

Project Assistant (Intern)

NCR (2002-06-01 to 2002-08-01)
  • Assisted in deploying a VPN program to over 1,000 employees and customers, enhancing secure access and connectivity for clients within NPR.

Web Developer (Intern)

BAE Systems (2000-06-01 to 2001-08-01)
  • Collaborated with a corporate web team to develop 3 ColdFusion web applications for the U.S. Navy (AEGIS) and Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.

Education

  • Online Master of Science
    Georgia Institute of Technology
    Analytics (OMSA) Computational Data Analytics Track
  • Bachelor of Science
    Ohio University
    Communication Systems Management

Projects

Certificates

Publications

  • TextMate How-to
    Packt Publishing
    2012-10-26
    ISBN: 1849693986

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