# Chris Foster

> Senior UI/UX Engineer

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/chrisfoster

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
Jan 2022 – Present
• Develop and maintain customer-facing e-commerce sites using Vue 3, TypeScript, and Pinia, serving millions of annual users  
• Use Anthropic’s Claude Code and GitHub Co-Pilot to enhance the development experience with AI 
• Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives through weekly technical presentations and bi-annual hackathons  
• Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, designers, brand representatives, and business analysts  
• Implement best practices for code review, testing, and Agile development processes

### Senior Software Engineer @ Strive Consulting
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
• Built hybrid retail application using React and TypeScript for 100,000+ retail associates  
• Integrated hardware components including scanners and printers into web application architecture  
• Delivered solutions within tight deadlines while maintaining code quality standards  
• Participated in full Agile lifecycle including sprint planning, code reviews, and QA testing

### Senior Software Engineer @ TEKsystems
Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Philadelphia
• Developed and maintained React/TypeScript applications serving millions of Comcast customers  
• Delivered critical time-sensitive projects including legally-required features and COVID-19 response applications  
• Achieved 100% code coverage through comprehensive unit testing  
• Evaluated and recommended new technologies for major application rebuild initiative

### Senior Full Stack Software Engineer @ OpenCity.co
Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | Remote
• Built an AI-driven chat service frontend from scratch as sole frontend developer using React, GraphQL, and ES6+  
• Contributed to backend development using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL  
• Made key architectural decisions for frontend and backend systems  
• Managed deployments via Kubernetes and maintained CI/CD pipelines

### Freelance Web Developer @ Freelance Web Development
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | Greater Philadelphia Area
As a freelance web developer, I provided engineering expertise to a variety of clients utilizing technologies such as Angular 4/5, React, Cordova, HTML5, CSS3, and SASS. In this role I adapted to the workflows, technology, and communication styles of each client in order to work effectively.

### Software Engineer @ STRATIS IoT
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater Philadelphia Area
As a Software Engineer at STRATIS IoT, I developed and improved frontend and backend applications as part of STRATIS' Internet of Things platform for multifamily residential buildings. My work spanned the entirety of the stack, from Django backends to React and Cordova hybrid front end apps to design. In this startup environment I wore many hats and no two days were the same. 

Core technologies: React, JavaScript (ES2016+),  Python, Django, Cordova, SQL
Other technologies: Sketch, TypeScript, Node.JS, Protocol Buffers

### Instructor and Subject Matter Expert @ The New York Code + Design Academy
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Greater Philadelphia Area
As an Instructor of NYCDA's Web Development Intensive course, I facilitated the learning of many fundamental technologies of modern web development in a 12-week bootcamp setting. Topics covered included JavaScript, React.js, HTML, CSS/SASS, Ruby on Rails, MVC architecture, databases,  and APIs. Additionally, I developed new curricula and improved existing curricula for NYCDA's programs.

### Web Developer @ Capital One
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Richmond, Virginia Area
As a web developer working within the Digital Design department, I supported designers by building prototypes of new products using AngularJS, HTML, CSS, jQuery, and JavaScript that were tested directly with customers. I also maintained internal applications that are used by customer support agents to help customers navigate the online presence of Capital One's credit card business.


## Education
### Bachelor's degree in Geography and Urban Studies With a Minor in Environmental Studies
Temple University
Jan 2009 – Jan 2013


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chrisfoster22
- GitHub: http://github.com/chrisfoster22

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Source: https://flows.cv/chrisfoster
JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/chrisfoster/resume.json
Last updated: 2026-03-22