Who is Chris Hanson?
Father of 3 boys, husband and a software engineer.
I am also a keen angler (yes I mainly catch tiny fish, but still counts), novice woodworker & carpenter.
I've decided to give some quick facts on myself, so you don't get bored reading lots of information.
Quick Facts
- 15 years of commercial experience as software engineer
- Worked across multiple sectors inlcuding digital agencies, retail, luxury fashion, manufacturing, banking and charities
- Lots of experience in agile teams, both small and large
- Worked as full stack, frontend and backend throughout career
- Self starter, able to get work done solo with ease
- Great communication skills
- Great at problem solving, breaking down complex problems into smaller, more manageable tasks which lead to results faster
- Great mentor to junior developers
- Great ability to see your vision the way others don't
- Wealth of experience with OTS products such as Drupal, Magento, Wordpress & Joomla to name but a few
Skillset
Core Skillset
- HTML / CSS / Javascript (ES5/ES6) / TypeScript
- Webpack / Babel
- React / Gatsby / Next.js
- Storybook
- Node / PM2
- PHP
- Python
- MySQL / Redis
- Varnish
- Linux server management
- DigitalOcean / AWS
Additional Skillset
- Flutter
- Capacitor
- iOS / Android apps
- Apple Passkit
- Angular
- MSSQL / FoxPro
- C# / Java / Groovy
- Salesforce / Marketing Cloud
Services
- Brochure Websites
- Ecommerce Websites
- SaaS Development
- Mobile Apps (Native / Hybrid)
- API Development
- MVP Development
Work History
Below is my work history as both a perm employee and contractor.
Harvey NicholsI first joined Harvey Nichols to work on the backend team for a migration project of the existing website, this project was put on hold and I joined the front end team instead, after the front end lead left I became the temporary front end lead developer.
During my time in this role I have helped deliver a new iOS and Android app using Capacitor, which wraps the website and integrates Salesforce Marketing Cloud and also leading the development of the Next.js project which is going to be replacing the existing pure React website.
I am still working on various projects at Harvey Nichols...
Technology Stack
- HTML5 / CSS3 / Javascript / TypeScript
- React / Next.js / Storybook
- Salesforce / Marketing Cloud
- BigCommerce
- Apple Passkit
- Capacitor
JunkshonFantastic company, great product to work on, Junkshon specialise in cloud migration and using their unique machine learning they give their customers the fastest route to move their infrastructures to the cloud.
Whilst working with junkshon over this period, I worked to develop many useful features for their customers and the admins.
Technology Stack
- HTML5 / CSS3 / Javascript
- React
- Django framework
- Python
- Three.js
- Chart.js
If you have any cloud migration issues and need help, visit their website by clicking here
ITGWent to work with ITG on a short term contract to work on website builds for Jaguar Land Rover, CAT and Swan Group.
Technology Stack
- HTML5 / CSS3 / Javascript
- React
Space LabsTechnology Stack
- HTML5 / CSS3 / Javascript
- React
- Node
- Chai
- Flutter
- Xcode (Swift)
- Android Studio (Java)
JP Morgan Chase & CoI went to work with JP Morgan on a hackathon project that got internal funding to be built out fully, I was building a tool to help improve the development standards on API development across the entire organisation.
Technology Stack
- HTML5 / CSS3 / Javascript
- React
- Angular
- Node
- Chai
- Java / Groovy
- Jenkins
UltimaI worked for Ultima who also trades as DIY Kitchens for about 6 years, developing internal systems and public facing commerce solutions, I used a variety of languages and technologies whilst working here.
I have worked with some awesome developers, designers and 3d artists whilst in employment here.
Technology Stack
- HTML5 / CSS3 / Javascript
- React
- Angular
- Node
- Chai
- Android Studio (Java)
- PHP
- Symfony framework
- C#
- MySQL / MSSQL / FoxPro
DIY Kitchens have the very best in terms of quality kitchens, they manufacture every order using JIT (just in time) manufacturing, they truly are the best in the kitchen industry and you won’t be sorry you bought one, visit them by clicking here.
Contact
If you like what I'm all about, please feel free to get in touch using the details below if you want to chat on the phone or meet up for a coffee, or tea or even milkshake (maybe even a cheeky beer), what ever you fancy really!
- 07464972449
- chris@hanleydigital.com