# Kris Welch > Full Stack Software Engineer @ Startups Location: Greater Seattle Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/kriswelch Hi, I'm Kris and I've worked as a software engineer at Mapbox, Xevo, Docusign, and a couple startups of my own. I do full stack software engineering focused on backend and data engineering. I also use my knowledge of UX and psychology to collaborate and ensure the whole stack lines up to create software that is highly engaging and users want to pay for. Leaving people and the world better off overall is what gets me up and working. I'm passionate about developing any type of software that supports users changing their behavior to live better lives. The most useful thing I contribute to teams I work with is effective technical communication. I love talking to all the stakeholders to ensure software I help develop delivers the value they expect. I enjoy the challenge of solving technical problems; no matter what I'll persist until it's solved, learning voraciously along the way. ## Work Experience ### Senior Software Engineer @ Atana Inc Jan 2025 – Present | Bellevue, Washington, United States ### Software Engineering Consulting and Coaching @ Exp Ventures LLC Jan 2023 – Present | Washington, United States Integrate AI into software engineering workflows, building web applications, and being an advisor for multiple startups. Focusing on rapid delivery of high-value features. Key Achievements: • Developed an automated event recommendation system using Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), significantly improving personalization of results through data aggregation and processing using Python. • Accelerated development workflows by integrating modern AI tools (Claude, Cursor, V0) into engineering processes, doubling the delivery speed with increased code quality. • Built scalable web applications using TypeScript, Next.js, and Electron.js, focusing on responsive design and user engagement • Advised companies on technical strategy and product development, emphasizing rapid iteration and customer-focused features to speed up delivery by months. Technologies: TypeScript, Javascript, Python, Next.js, Electron.js, LLMs, RAG, REST APIs, AWS, Cloudflare ### Senior Software Engineer @ Mapbox Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 Worked on Mapbox for EV, architecting and implementing core authentication and data integration systems to power next-generation automotive experiences. Designed APIs and services scalable to millions of users for handling EV charging station data while driving technical standards and best practices. Key Accomplishments: • Architected and delivered user authentication and profile management systems ready for enterprise-scale OEM integration, leveraging previous experience with major automotive manufacturers • Spearheaded analysis and integration of charging network data, developing APIs that enabled comprehensive coverage of charging station information, including real-time availability and commerce capabilities • Drove adoption of engineering best practices through technical documentation and standardization initiatives, resulting in improved code quality and team velocity • Enhanced team efficiency by restructuring development processes and implementing new collaboration practices; e.g. the changes cut standup time in half while improving information sharing • Consistently delivered high-quality technical guidance through rapid code reviews and architectural decision-making, fostering a culture of engineering excellence ### Software and Business Consulting @ Unknown Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 Consulting and advising businesses on software engineering, web development, technical feasibility, and scalability. Going from technical problem solving to profitability. • Managed rebrand and website rebuild for Carbonshade to enhance usability and more than double conversions. Automation and process optimization of business systems. ### Software Development Engineer @ Xevo Inc. Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Greater Seattle Area Developed, managed, tested, and shipped across 10 web apps scaled to millions of users. Integrated underlying services deployed in multiple cloud environments using agile practices. • Shipped with DevOps and automated infrastructure with Terraform deployed to AWS via CI/CD. One automation workflow accelerated application testing and deployment by over 10x. • Integrated with client partner APIs including auth management using OAuth 2.0. • Collaborated on user experience design and testing while delivering POCs and apps. • Documented and reviewed applications for security, privacy, and maintainability. ### Software and Business Consulting @ Self-Employed Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 Partner with longer term clients (mostly startups) to design, engineer, and advise efficient development of web applications. Use focused customer development and agile development to improve ROI. For example I took one company from planning to prototype in 40 hours and deployed the web app to paying customers in under 100 hours. ### Founder @ My Digital Referee Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 Built a startup company and software to enhance productivity with real-time personalized analytics to recognize and remove distractions. I founded MDR as software to augment focus, enhance willpower, and empower people to conquer internet addiction. • Achieved 500 signups for beta testing. • Placed top ten at the Cal Poly Elevator Pitch Competition. • Awarded a top five technical score out of over 100 startups at Innovation Quest. ### Software Engineering Intern @ DocuSign Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Seattle, WA Built scalable infrastructure to manage all user and company accounts. Delivered full stack enterprise software and collaborated with teams including operations, security, and quality assurance. Built trust through reliable problem-solving allowing autonomy to seek challenges delivering features and products beyond expectations. • Up to 10x productivity increase for customer service via optimized workflow and tools. Improved customer experience with account management website project. • Stored and queried event data from over 100 million users with HiveQL. Prototyped and deployed data ETL with Hadoop. Saved developer time across the company with infrastructure for automated error tracking/notification for improved software quality. ### Software Engineering Intern @ DocuSign Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 ### Software Engineering Intern @ DocuSign Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 ### Software Engineering Intern @ DocuSign Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 ### Software Engineering Intern @ DocuSign Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 ## Education ### Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Jan 2011 – Jan 2016 ### Draper University Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 ### High School Diploma Eastside Preparatory School Jan 2009 – Jan 2011 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kriswelch --- Source: https://flows.cv/kriswelch JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/kriswelch/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22