Charlie White

About Charlie White

I empower businesses to succeed by aligning technology with strategic goals. As Director of Technology, I contribute over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, focusing on innovation, collaboration, and a client-centered approach. I love designing, managing, and delivering on tailored digital solutions that foster growth and deliver measurable outcomes. And more than the work, I care about the people invested in the work: I strive to cultivate cultures of transparency and continuous improvement. My passion lies in helping people and organizations unlock sustainable growth through strategic technical innovation and collective execution.

Experience

1. Senior Software Developer

   SPARK Business Works

   Aug 2025 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   At SPARK Business Works, I design and deliver custom software solutions that help clients solve complex problems and grow their businesses. As part of the Custom Software team, I work alongside talented developers, product managers, and designers to build applications that are reliable, scalable, and human-centered.What I do: • Architect and implement features across a wide range of technologies, including TypeScript, PHP.NET, MySQL, and modern frontend frameworks. • Refactor and modernize legacy applications for performance, security, and maintainability. • Write clean, testable code with a focus on solution architecture, CI/CD, and DevSecOps best practices. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and clients, translating business requirements into technical solutions that deliver measurable value. • Guide and mentor developers through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing, fostering growth and confidence. • Contribute to Spark’s culture by living out our BOLT values: Be Empathetic, Over Deliver, Love What You Do, and Take Ownership.

Education

• Hope College

  B.A, English Literature and Ancient Civilizations

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Volunteer Management
• Social Networking
• Writing
• Mac Os X
• Design Thinking
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Teaching
• Css
• Agile Methodologies
• Innovation Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• Databases
• Crm
• Business Model Innovation
• Innovation Consulting
• Networking
• Creative Writing
• Fundraising
• Leadership
• Nonprofits
• Agile Project Management
• Copying and Pasting
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership Development
• Consulting
• Editing
• Google Apps
• Drupal
• Sql
• Strategy