# Christo Grabowski > Software Engineer Location: Oakland, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/christo Former actor/events worker turned full-stack software engineer. Perhaps more so than any technical proficiency, I believe in the value of my strong sense of co-operative team spirit, fostered throughout my many years spent working in both hospitality and entertainment. Combined with my natural curiosity and eagerness for understanding and solving complex problems, this trait allows me to bring passion, dedication and light-hearted enthusiasm to every task. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer - Extensibility @ Airbyte Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States ### Software Engineer - API Sources @ Airbyte Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 As part of my ongoing contract work for Airbyte, I was responsible for improving and maintaining Python-based API Source connectors to ensure they adhere to a rigorous set of internal standards of quality. This work includes: 1. Adding new streams to ensure a robust set of options when syncing data. 2. Improving error handling and UX throughout the connector setup process as well as during data syncs. 3. Addressing all known bugs and Github issues, as well as working alongside Tech Support to resolve on-call customer issues 4. Ensuring setup documentation is up-to-date and easily navigable. ### Technical Writer @ Airbyte Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 As a technical writer contracting with Airbyte, I was responsible for testing critical data connectors and updating their official documentation to ensure each connector's setup and functionality is documented in an accurate, understandable manner. I am also responsible for testing and altering connector setup UI when necessary to ensure a smooth UX throughout the connector setup process. ### Web Developer @ Unknown Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Ferndale, Michigan, United States As a freelance web developer, I was responsible for designing and developing the personal/business websites of my clients to help their brands grow and flourish. My responsibilities included: 1. Maintaining close communication with each client to ensure I am best matching their architectural and functional needs. 2. Designing the website's style and user experience, or working alongside a dedicated designer to match the provided specs. 3. Creating a clean, readable codebase with a focus on clarity and proper documentation to minimize future maintenance needs. ### Events Back-of-House Captain @ BITE New York Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | New York, United States 1. Managed and ran back-of-house spaces at hundreds of events, adapting to the limitations of each event space and the needs of individual clients. 2. Communicated with multiple team members (head chefs, front-of-house captains) to ensure that all aspects of service functioned as a coherent whole. 3. Oversaw both setup and breakdown of events, working in high-speed environments to maximise efficiency without sacrificing cleanliness, and confirming that all equipment was properly stored and organised. 4. Set up and ran "sanit" station, handling the hygienic disposal of all food and beverage waste, as well as rental equipment (flatware, glassware, kitchen equipment) ### Venue Manager @ Creative Edge Parties NYC Miami Palm Beach Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | New York, New York, United States 1. Managed an event space, coordinating three-way communication between clients, the venue owners, and building security, to ensure that the client experience was smooth and without incident, while also ensuring all venue and building polices were followed. 2. Learned how to use Luminair to program lighting setups specific to each event based on the client's needs. ### Events Back-of-House Captain @ Creative Edge Parties NYC Miami Palm Beach Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | New York, United States 1. Managed and ran back-of-house spaces at hundreds of events, adapting to the limitations of each event space and the needs of individual clients. 2. Communicated with multiple team members (head chefs, front-of-house captains) to ensure that all aspects of service functioned as a coherent whole. ### Food Server @ Creative Edge Parties NYC Miami Palm Beach Jan 2015 – Jan 2021 | New York, United States 1. Learned and executed proper steps of service for all manner of events, including choice of sit-down dinners, small intimate cocktail parties, and conference buffets. 2. Communicated with guests in a professional and inviting manner, taking care of their needs and providing them with a friendly and comfortable service experience. 3. Worked as a team leader for large, fast-paced events, overseeing a section of waiters and ensuring that all orders were properly taken down and reported to the kitchen, as well as leading said section in team service during serve-out. 4. Worked in many capacities: bartending, table waiting, wine service, buffet attendant, kitchen expo, sanit assist, VIP shadow. Learned to manage many different styles of service and always have an eye for detail. ### Actor @ Unknown Jan 2012 – Jan 2020 | New York, United States 1. Performed as a company member in numerous shows, working with different casts and directors to execute a cohesive artistic vision. 2. Familiarised myself with the many backstage aspects of working in the theater: wardrobe, lighting design, set design, run crew. 3. Engaged in extensive personal research to familiarise myself with the backgrounds and life conditions of innumerable characters from different eras, nationalities, cultural and religious backgrounds, and life paths. ### Actor/ASM/Company Member @ PTP/NYC Jan 2011 – Jan 2019 | New York, New York, United States ## Education ### Bachelor's Degree in Theatre/Theater Middlebury College ### Computer Software Engineering App Academy ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/christo-grabowski-894a82a6 --- Source: https://flows.cv/christo JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/christo/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-10