Christopher Walker

About Christopher Walker

Passionate Software Engineer with a Global PerspectiveExperienced and dedicated with a diverse background and a passion for leveraging technology to drive innovation. Growing up overseas as a military child and later serving in the U.S. Navy, I have cultivated a unique perspective that fuels my drive to create meaningful software solutions.Education:Graduated with my A.A.S. in I.T. Software Dev. and Programming from Purdue University Global in 2022. Throughout my academic journey, I honed my skills in C#, HTML, CSS, and SQL for Database Management, acquiring a solid foundation in software development principles.Professional Experience:Transitioning out of the military after eight years, I have honed a diverse range of Technical skills in the Navy. Everything from end user support to server administrator. I even put my programming and problem solving skills to use for application compatibility. Currently, I\'m a Lead Software Engineer at Tanduo Technical Partners where I lead fellow engineers as we design, develop, and implement full stack solutions. Beyond Software Development:Outside of my professional pursuits, I have a diverse range of interests. I enjoy reading, traveling, and experiencing different cultures firsthand. Historical re-enactment is a personal passion that allows me to delve into the past and gain a deeper understanding of our shared history. When I\'m not diving into code or exploring the world, I also find joy in unwinding with a fun video game.With an insatiable thirst for knowledge, my ultimate goal is to continuously learn, grow, and share my expertise with others. Life is an incredible journey, and I am grateful for the opportunities it presents.Countries I\'ve Explored:My adventures have taken me to fascinating places, including Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, South Korea, Italy, and all around the U.S.Let\'s connect and explore how we can collaborate and make a meaningful impact together.

Experience

1. Lead Software Engineer

   Tanduo Technical Partners Inc

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Led product delivery teams responsible for scoping, planning, developing, and integrating new and existing technology solutions. Worked closely with key stakeholders that partner with Tanduo in order to find the best path for implementing technology to achieve growth goals that align with the company\'s vision. • Led teams of junior and senior engineers on various projects utilizing agile processes for scoping, scheduling, and implementing changes. Ensuring fast, high-quality, reliable solutions are delivered to meet business needs.• Maintained regular communication with key business leaders to create impactful partnerships, share knowledge, and communicate outcomes in order to elevate and empower informed decision-making.• As a member of the Client Delivery Center of Excellence and other internal company initiatives, ensured all Lead Engineers are equipped with the tools they need to effectively build client relationships, manage project work in an agile environment, and lead their delivery teams to success.• Developed, tested, reviewed, and deployed software features across various frameworks, including NextJS, ExtJS, Express.js, Angular, and ASP.NET, to enhance existing technology and build innovative solutions that drive continuous improvement.

Education

• Lakes Community High School

  High School Diploma

• Purdue Global

  Associate of Science - AS, Information Technology - Programming and Software Development

  2021