# Derek Chisholm > Staff Software Engineer at Applied Physical Sciences | Concord, MA Location: Amesbury, Massachusetts, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/derekchisholm As a full-stack developer at Bonterra, I deliver custom features that build off of the standard product offered by CyberGrants, a leading provider of software solutions for social good. I use Oracle database (PL/SQL), jQuery, AJAX, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, and Java (server-side) to maintain functionality of both legacy and new customizations. I have gone from my most comfortable language being Java, to a PL/SQL expert, leveraging advanced joins and select statements to introduce clean and efficient code that is readable and scalable. ## Work Experience ### Staff Software Engineer (Front-end, UX/UI) @ Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) Jan 2024 – Present | Concord, Massachusetts, United States Mock-up concepts, refine designs, and iterate on web-based user interface concepts to satisfy military contract requirements. Program qualified designs in HTML/CSS/TypeScript leveraging the Vue.JS framework and Bootstrap CSS styling framework. Create complex interactions between front-end, API, and back-end in generating new features. Occasionally implement alterations in Python and C++ when a feature requires it. Ensure CI/CD stays green, maintain working Docker containers, and leverage GitLab for version control. ### Full-Stack Software Engineer @ Bonterra Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Andover, Massachusetts, United States As part of the Customizations team, I deliver custom features that build off of the standard product offered by CyberGrants. Primarily using Jira to relay information about customization changes, bugs, and manual record input, I maintain functionality of both legacy and new customizations. Our technical stack consists of (from most-used to least-used): Oracle database (PL/SQL), jQuery, AJAX, JavaScript, HTML, JSON, and Java (server-side). I have gone from my most comfortable language being Java, to a PL/SQL expert; leveraging advanced joins and select statements to introduce clean and efficient code that is readable to anyone that reviews it. My business experience makes me great at determining the "Why" behind a client's new feature and applying sound business logic to make the best feature that will serve the customer appropriately. I develop the ideas from start-to-finish and help the QA test and attempt to break each feature so that they are ready for production. We implement an Agile structure consisting of a team of QA engineers, Software Engineers, Implementation Consutlants, Business Analysts, and Directors to complete stories on a 2-week sprint cycle. We have two stand-ups per week, and a Friday sprint planning meeting to plan out the next two upcoming sprints to make sure we have capacity on the team. We work with BitBucket for managing DevOps, and I am highly familiar with deployment from Staging > Sandbox > Production and resolving issues with merge conflicts. ### Full Stack Software Engineer @ Bonterra Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 | Andover, Massachusetts, United States Developed custom software functionality for Fortune 500 clients’ Corporate Social Responsibility and grant programs. Specialized in developing features and implementing fixes across the full technology stack. Expedited the delivery of time-sensitive product enhancements vital to clients’ active campaigns. Created technical documentation for long-term support of client APIs, complex business logic, and client-specific features. Supported SOAP/Rest APIs, eSignature, SSO, User Interfaces, Feeds, Payroll Applications, Global Payment Systems, Vendor Data Integrations, and Custom Reporting on time and in scope. ### Software Developer Apprentice @ CyberGrants Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Andover, Massachusetts, United States Corporate Philanthropy software ### Real Estate Broker @ Redfin Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Denver, Colorado, United States Buyside Specialist with Redfin, conducting over 30+ transactions per year with an average sales volume of $20 million per year. ### Co-Founder @ Lambent CRM Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Denver, Colorado, United States A fully-immersive CRM software designed specifically for real estate professionals to manage sales pipeline, follow-up messaging, contact information, and appointments/touchpoints that would make any realtor more productive. As a Co-Founder, we held Agile meetings, story-boarded user experience, wrote code in PHP, and continually updated and improved upon our product's features. The company was dissolved in July of 2019. ### Broker Associate @ LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Denver, CO I help buyers and sellers navigate each specific real estate transactions with expert guidance and understanding so that my clients feel comfortable and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. Pick a real estate broker that truly puts your interests ahead of their own, and feel secure in your decisions as you progress towards your dreams in real estate. I have brought my passion for investment, helping other, and honesty into my business and want to truly help my clients with their real estate goals. Email DChisholm@LIVSothebysRealty.com or call 720.446.8559 for a consultation. ### Real Estate Broker @ Swan Realtor Group Brokerage Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Edgewater, CO As a broker in Colorado, I am responsible for keeping records accurate and writing contracts with integrity. My goal is to provide the ultimate Buying and/or Selling experience possible, and that starts with offering great services: -Investment Property Financial Consultation -In-depth Comparative Analysis of Area Properties -Step-by-step Guidance During the Buying/Selling Process -Market Updates -Attention to Detail -Superior Response Time Beyond this, I truly am just interested in real estate. This isn't just a job, it's a lifestyle. I have a real passion for placing my clients in their ideal home, and that's what drives me to get the best price possible for you. ### Operations Analyst @ SRS|Acquiom Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Denver, CO Project manage escrow fund distributions from Purchasing company's escrow accounts to Selling company's stakeholders. Validate securityholder equity within small- to large-scale corporate mergers. Analyze Merger, Escrow, Paying Agent, and miscellaneous legal agreements and documentation to ensure an escrow event is conducted timely and in accordance with the guidelines of a deal. Account for transactions and reconcile bank statements to ensure accuracy in escrow fund releases. Answer incoming customer inquiries about upcoming releases from escrow and post-closing paperwork that is necessary for customers to obtain funds from a deal's closing. ### Cash & Securities Operations Specialist @ Brown Brothers Harriman Jan 2012 – Jan 2013 | Denver, CO Reconciliation and accounting of all Municipal bond securities within Mutual Funds - Researches discrepancies within financial exchanges and coordinates between custodian, bondholders, agents, and other financial groups to ensure all financial reporting is accurate - Reconcile monthly Hedge funds - Coordinate interdepartmentally to arrive at a determinable NAV at the end of each market day for all Oppenheimer held funds ### Implementation Consultant @ Reynolds & Reynolds Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Houston, Texas Project manage implementation of Reynolds & Reynolds products on-site to customers around the country * Coordinate interdepartmental efforts to assure a smooth installation for action items associated with docuPAD, Desking, or ERA-IGNITE installations * QA testing before on-site visit to fix minor issues ahead of schedule * Troubleshoot GUI system as needed when problems arise on-site * Develop personalized training sessions to maximize usage of implemented products * Knowledgable about car dealership's procedures involving Accounting, Sales, and Finance and Insurance departments and operations ## Education ### Master's in Software Engineering in Computer Software Engineering Brandeis University - Online Jan 2023 – Jan 2026 ### Bachelor's of Science in Business in Marketing and Finance Roger Williams University Jan 2007 – Jan 2011 ### Certificate in Zoology, Animal studies, Plant Science and Project Management James Cook University Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dchisholm125 - Website: http://dchisholm125.github.io/full-stack-portfolio/ - GitHub: https://GitHub.com/dchisholm125 --- Source: https://flows.cv/derekchisholm JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/derekchisholm/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22