Christopher Hawkes

About Christopher Hawkes

I’m a senior engineering leader with 15+ years of experience driving technical strategy, platform modernization, and cross-functional delivery at scale. At companies like Moody’s, GEICO, and CoStar, I’ve architected enterprise-grade systems, led cloud-first modernization initiatives, and improved platform performance for millions of users.I specialize in bridging deep technical execution with big-picture strategy—whether designing secure authentication architectures, leading UI/UX transformations, or scaling cloud infrastructure. My leadership style emphasizes mentorship, team empowerment, and delivering outcomes that align with business goals.Outside the enterprise, I’m also an entrepreneur and educator. I built CodeHawke.com, a developer training platform sold in 90+ countries, and run a YouTube channel with over 25 million views, sharing engineering insights and career advice.I recently published a VR video game, King Crab, launching on Steam in 2025—a project that reflects my passion for continuous learning, cross-disciplinary development, and full-stack innovation.I\'m passionate about scaling technical leadership and contributing to high-impact engineering organizations—whether through product strategy, architectural vision, or team development.

Experience

1. Staff Software Engineer Technical Lead

   Moody's Corporation

   Jan 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   New York, New York, United States

Skills

• Django
• Sql
• Linux
• Asp.net
• Html5
• Microsoft Office
• Html
• C#
• Website Development
• Web Design
• Css
• Databases
• Start-Ups
• Javascript
• Html 5
• Python
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Mysql
• Iis
• User Experience
• Microsoft Excel
• Programming