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Hi, my name is

Christopher
Henry

Senior Software Engineer

15+ Years Experience

Architecture, APIs, AI-Enabled Products
Hands-on engineer with deep experience in system design, data modeling, and performance optimization.

workinghenry9@gmail.com

About

Senior full-stack engineer with 15+ years of professional experience designing, building, and scaling production web applications and APIs using JavaScript, Python, and Ruby.
Hands-on engineer with deep experience in system design, data modeling, and performance optimization. Recently focused on building AI-enabled features for automation, data processing, and workflow improvements in real production environments.

Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Python (FastAPI, Flask), Ruby (Rails), Node.js (Express, NestJS), React, Next.js
Backend & APIs: RESTful API design, Auth, async jobs, service-oriented architectures
Frontend: Component-based UI, responsive design, design-system integration, state management
Databases & Data: PostgreSQL, MySQL, schema design, query optimization, data modeling
AI & Automation: LLM API integration, prompt-driven workflows, secure AI features
Infrastructure & Tooling: Docker, CI/CD, AWS, Vercel, Render, Git, GitHub

Top Skills

Experience

Carter’s, Inc.

Software Engineer @Xceptional

Nov 2011 - Jan 2014

Developed full-stack web applications using JavaScript, PHP, and SQL for client-facing and internal systems.
Implemented authentication, data management, and reporting features across multiple projects.
Collaborated with senior engineers on system design, technical planning, and feature estimation.
Supported deployments, bug fixes, and incremental improvements in production environments.
Built a strong foundation in scalable web development, database-driven applications, and clean coding practices.

Senior Full-Stack Engineer @Carter’s, Inc.

Jul 2018 - Present

Built and evolved customer-facing and internal commerce platforms supporting large-scale retail operations using React, Node.js, Python, and PostgreSQL.
Owned end-to-end implementation of complex features spanning UI, backend services, and data layers—from design and estimation through production rollout.
Led technical decisions around scalability, performance, and maintainability for systems supporting high-traffic seasonal demand.
Integrated AI-assisted tooling to streamline internal workflows, reporting, and operational decision-making.
Refactored legacy systems to improve reliability, reduce technical debt, and accelerate development velocity.
Provided technical leadership through code reviews, architecture discussions, and mentorship, while remaining deeply hands-on in the codebase.

Senior Software Engineer @Meta

Feb 2014 - Jul 2018

Designed and maintained high-scale backend services using Python, Node.js, and Ruby on Rails, supporting consumer-facing products with millions of users.
Built and optimized internal and external APIs consumed by multiple frontend surfaces and partner systems.
Worked in a high-ownership, fast-iteration environment, contributing production code across large shared codebases.
Led refactors and system improvements to address performance, reliability, and long-term scalability.
Collaborated closely with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers in cross-functional product teams.
Acted as a go-to engineer for diagnosing complex production issues and improving system observability.

Software Engineer @Xceptional

Nov 2011 - Jan 2014

Developed full-stack web applications using JavaScript, PHP, and SQL for client-facing and internal systems.
Implemented authentication, data management, and reporting features across multiple projects.
Collaborated with senior engineers on system design, technical planning, and feature estimation.
Supported deployments, bug fixes, and incremental improvements in production environments.
Built a strong foundation in scalable web development, database-driven applications, and clean coding practices.

Senior Full-Stack Engineer @Carter’s, Inc.

Jul 2018 - Present

Built and evolved customer-facing and internal commerce platforms supporting large-scale retail operations using React, Node.js, Python, and PostgreSQL.
Owned end-to-end implementation of complex features spanning UI, backend services, and data layers—from design and estimation through production rollout.
Led technical decisions around scalability, performance, and maintainability for systems supporting high-traffic seasonal demand.
Integrated AI-assisted tooling to streamline internal workflows, reporting, and operational decision-making.
Refactored legacy systems to improve reliability, reduce technical debt, and accelerate development velocity.
Provided technical leadership through code reviews, architecture discussions, and mentorship, while remaining deeply hands-on in the codebase.

Senior Software Engineer @Meta

Feb 2014 - Jul 2018

Designed and maintained high-scale backend services using Python, Node.js, and Ruby on Rails, supporting consumer-facing products with millions of users.
Built and optimized internal and external APIs consumed by multiple frontend surfaces and partner systems.
Worked in a high-ownership, fast-iteration environment, contributing production code across large shared codebases.
Led refactors and system improvements to address performance, reliability, and long-term scalability.
Collaborated closely with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers in cross-functional product teams.
Acted as a go-to engineer for diagnosing complex production issues and improving system observability.

Software Engineer @Xceptional

Nov 2011 - Jan 2014

Developed full-stack web applications using JavaScript, PHP, and SQL for client-facing and internal systems.
Implemented authentication, data management, and reporting features across multiple projects.
Collaborated with senior engineers on system design, technical planning, and feature estimation.
Supported deployments, bug fixes, and incremental improvements in production environments.
Built a strong foundation in scalable web development, database-driven applications, and clean coding practices.

Selected Projects

AI-powered Internal Automation Tool

AI/Automation

Developed an internal tool leveraging LLM APIs (OpenAI-compatible) to automate data processing and reporting workflows. Integrated secure prompt-driven features into production systems.

React - Python - FastAPI - OpenAI API

Languages

Full-stack SaaS Feature Platform

SaaS Platform

Architected and delivered a SaaS platform for feature management, including user auth, billing, and real-time analytics. Stack: React, Node.js, PostgreSQL.

React - Node.js - PostgreSQL

Languages

Data-driven Workflow Optimization System

Workflow Automation

Built a system to optimize business workflows using data modeling, reporting, and automation. Stack: Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL.

Python - Node.js - PostgreSQL

Languages

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