Christopher Esplin
Verified Expert in Engineering
Serverless Developer
Christoper designs and develops for the web using the latest JavaScript technologies including React, Polymer, and other variants. He possesses extensive experience with Node.js, GraphQL, Firebase, React, and Polymer. His current focus is on real-time, single-page applications utilizing Material Design and deploying to Firebase. Christopher also develops and operates Calligraphy.org with his wife.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
Polymer, React, Firebase, Node.js, Bash, Git
The most amazing...
...technically challenging app I've written recently was a custom mapping solution using HTML Canvas.
Work Experience
Software Engineer
Pluralsight
- Created the new video player.
- Implemented new features using TDD methodologies.
- Replaced an old API with GraphQL.
- Optimized components for screen reader accessibility.
- Utilized functional programming techniques.
Owner
Calligraphy.org
- Bootstrapped a business from idea to profitability.
- Designed and implemented the Calligraphy.org web app.
- Earned over $1 million in billings.
- Bolstered inbound search traffic through on-site SEO.
- Integrated with third-party systems for worldwide fulfillment and other business automation.
Experience
HiiT Clock
http://hiitclock.comHiiT Clock was a three-month solo development effort to create an app that I'd like to use myself. I still use it every single time I work out as it is the best workout timer I've ever seen.
The Polymer and Redux implementations don't add much to the visual appeal of the app, but the D3.js timer is rock solid and I love how it guides me through my workouts. HiiT Clock also works with Chromecast, so my typical use case is to cast my timers on a television in my home gym.
• See more information at the following link: Github.com/deltaepsilon/quiver-timer
Calligraphy.org
http://calligraphy.orgCalligraphy.org is how I earn most of my money. It has been profitable since day one and is technically capable of supporting ten-times the clients that we've ever had on the system.
Calligraphy.org is a full-service online learning platform where my wife sells and teaches calligraphy and I ship calligraphy supplies worldwide.
We make new sales every single day and have been doing so since 2012. We dominate the search results for learning calligraphy online and are the leading provider of online calligraphy teaching.
• See more at the following link: Github.com/deltaepsilon/quiver-cms
Skills
Languages
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GraphQL, Bash, SQL
Frameworks
Express.js, AngularJS
Libraries/APIs
Polymer, React, Node.js
Platforms
Firebase, AWS Lambda
Other
Serverless
Tools
Excel 2016, Git, Photoshop CC, Canvas
Paradigms
Functional Programming
Storage
PostgreSQL
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance
Brigham Young University - Provo, UT, USA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics
Brigham Young University - Provo, UT, USA
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