Christopher Watson
Senior Software Engineer | Full-Stack Development | UI/UX
Engineering
Professional Summary
Senior Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience in full-stack web development, front-end
engineering, and UI/UX design across SaaS platforms in the automotive, healthcare, and enterprise sectors.
Proficient in Angular (10–20), React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, and .NET. Experienced with
cloud infrastructure (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git), and Agile
(Scrum and Kanban) methodologies. Strong track record delivering scalable, accessible, and high-performance
applications in multi-tenant environments. Skilled technical lead with experience mentoring engineering teams,
conducting code reviews, and owning front-end architecture from discovery through production deployment.
Technical Skills
Programming LanguagesJavaScript
(ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, C#, PHP, SQL
Frameworks & LibrariesAngular
10–20, React.js, Redux, AngularJS, Node.js, Ember.js, Backbone.js, .NET, AG-Grid
Cloud & DevOpsAmazon Web
Services (AWS), Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines
DatabasesMongoDB, PostgreSQL,
Microsoft SQL Server
Architecture & PatternsSaaS,
multi-tenant architecture, microservices, REST API, single-page applications (SPA), MVC
Testing & QANUnit, unit
testing, integration testing, test-driven development (TDD), QA automation
Standards & PracticesWCAG 2.1
accessibility, ARIA, responsive design, Agile Scrum, Kanban, code reviews
Tools & PlatformsJira, Figma,
AG-Grid, Chrome Extensions, Single Sign-On (SSO), WebSocket, OAuth 2.0, LTI
Professional Experience
The Walt Disney Company
Orlando, FL
- Developed a System Map UI component in Angular that visualizes real-time health and connectivity status of
all networked devices in the Apex platform, enabling operations teams to monitor infrastructure at a glance.
- Designed and implemented the upstream/downstream device-mapping algorithm that parses API response data
and positions each node in a directional topology graph.
- Built leader-line rendering logic that connects devices by downstream reference chains, supporting visual
dependency tracing across complex network topologies.
- Delivered additional features including a secure file Uploader, OAuth 2.0 authentication integration, and
a WebSocket-based real-time data feed.
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
Tampa, FL (Remote)
- Led front-end engineering on Sightline, PwC's global SaaS tax platform, building and optimizing Angular
components and React.js modules consumed by enterprise clients across multiple regions.
- Migrated legacy table structures to AG-Grid, improving rendering performance and enabling advanced data
filtering, sorting, and pagination for complex financial datasets.
- Implemented WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards including ARIA labeling, keyboard navigation, and focus
management across core platform workflows.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with backend engineers, product managers, and UX designers in an Agile
Scrum environment to deliver new feature releases on sprint cadences.
- Resolved high-priority production bugs, performed code reviews, and enforced front-end coding standards
across the team.
AutoNation
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Remote)
- Re-architected an internal SaaS dealership management application from AngularJS to Angular 15/20,
modernizing the codebase, improving scalability, and reducing technical debt.
- Engineered Chrome Extension–powered sales tools integrated with CarGurus, AutoTrader, and Craigslist that
provided in-browser vehicle display page (VDP) overlays and lead capture for dealership sales teams.
- Built an Appointment Services Dashboard using Angular that centralized service-call troubleshooting
workflows, reducing resolution time for service advisors.
- Led UI/UX design and front-end architecture from wireframe through production, producing project plans,
low- and high-fidelity wireframes, and technical design documentation.
- Implemented Single Sign-On (SSO) across multiple internal web applications, improving security posture and
eliminating redundant authentication flows.
Global Tel-Link Corporation
Falls Church, VA (Remote)
- Contributed full-stack Angular and Node.js development to a multi-tenant SaaS tablet platform serving
correctional facility networks.
- Built mobile and web application features, RESTful APIs, and microservices using TypeScript, React.js, and
Node.js within a cross-functional engineering team.
- Applied Agile methodologies including sprint planning, story pointing, standups, and pull request reviews
tracked in Jira.
Allscripts
Remote
- Enhanced a production healthcare SaaS platform using Ember.js, shipping new features and resolving
critical production bugs in a continuous delivery environment.
- Owned the NUnit testing lifecycle — deprecated outdated test cases, authored new unit and integration
tests, and maintained code coverage using a custom internal testing platform.
- Managed CI/CD pipeline integrations via Jenkins, oversaw Git branch management in Jira, and facilitated
pull request (PR) workflows.
Walt Disney World
Lake Buena Vista, FL
- Led migration of an internal park-operations SaaS application from AngularJS to Angular 10, modernizing
architecture for a platform critical to daily resort operations.
- Built three Angular 8 SaaS applications leveraging guest geolocation and visitor data for real-time
forecasting, scheduling, and spatial park visualization.
- Engineered dynamic animated heatmaps and multi-polygon map rendering (Destination, Areas, Land, Locations
tiers) used by park planning and operations teams.
- Integrated DNM XML file format with full in-app edit and save functionality, enabling non-technical staff
to manage spatial area definitions without developer intervention.
- Established WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, coding protocols, and front-end best practices adopted
across the engineering team.
Wyndham Destinations
Orlando, FL
- Designed and delivered multi-site SaaS applications using Angular, React.js, and Node.js for internal and
external stakeholders across a large travel and hospitality enterprise.
- Pioneered Docker containerization adoption for local development environments, improving environment
consistency and accelerating CI/CD workflows.
- Served as technical lead — ran Agile sprints, conducted code reviews, mentored front-end developers, and
owned UI/UX architecture decisions.
- Reverse-engineered legacy end-of-life software and produced a modernization roadmap, enabling the business
to extend platform lifespan and reduce operational risk.
AutoNation
Miami / Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Engineered a full-featured dealership sales tool using React.js, Redux, and Angular, supporting real-time
vehicle lookups and lead management across AutoNation's national dealership network.
- Collaborated with a .NET backend team to design and integrate RESTful APIs supporting front-end data flows
for sales, inventory, and customer management modules.
- Led Magento e-commerce development for an acquisition auto parts site, delivering a complete retail
storefront with product catalog and checkout functionality.
Queralyze LLC
Miami, FL
- Architected and built a SaaS educational technology (ed-tech) platform from zero to launch using React.js,
Node.js, Backbone.js, and MongoDB, supporting individualized student learning for high school classrooms.
- Owned full software development lifecycle (SDLC): system architecture, REST API design, cloud deployment,
performance optimization, and LTI integration with Canvas LMS.
WedWu LLC
FortLauderdale, FL
- Architected and built a SaaS Name Your Price platform from zero to launch using PHP, Node.js, Backbone.js,
and MySQL, supporting cost-effective wedding solutions.
- Owned full product lifecycle: architecture decisions, cloud deployment, performance optimization, and
integrations.
Insight Global (JM Family), Sysco, ION Television, ENSR/AECOM, Nexxus
Management
South Florida & Northeast US
- Designed and built web platforms, custom content management systems (CMS), and brand design systems across
finance, food distribution, broadcasting, and environmental consulting.
- At Sysco: architected and deployed a custom CMS managing 30 corporate websites, standardized brand
templates for rapid site deployment, and led the company's first social media integration initiative.
- At ENSR/AECOM: led corporate rebranding post-merger, managed marketing material production, and mentored a
team of production artists.
- Applied object-oriented PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and API integrations (Facebook, Twitter, PayPal)
across client projects in e-commerce, mobile, and cloud-based application development.
Freelance & Entrepreneurship
WatsonInk LLC
Windermere, FL
- Operated an independent software engineering consultancy for 29 years, delivering SaaS applications,
e-commerce platforms, mobile sites, and custom CMS solutions for 30+ clients.
- Developed full-stack Node.js applications with RESTful API integrations, responsive front-end frameworks,
and third-party API connections (payment gateways, social platforms, vendor APIs).
- Notable clients: FreshPoint (Sysco Foods), Queralyze, Yowza Fitness, NaviTech Marine Electronics, Super
Yacht Network, and The Gardens Wellness Center.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) — Graphic Design
2001 – 2005
Art Institute of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA
Associate of Science (AS) — Web Design and Development
2009 – 2011
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Associate of Science (AS) — Visual Communications
1994 – 1996
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, FL