Chris Samuelson
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Josh Crews
Chris is reliable and can handle the full height and depth of technology at web company. He can write software, manage server ops, and manage developers. A CTO in a box that can personally handle any task in the trenches
Philip Van Peborgh
Chris always takes the time to discover the goal of a project and not just the deliverable. As such he is able to tweak the suggested solution to a problem or suggest alternatives and make the whole project more efficient and smoother. He technical knowledge is deep and is quick to implement new technologies if they positively impact his work.
Dan Olson
Chris is one of the most talented people I know. His aptitude, drive and dedication are an inspiration to me as well as anyone he works with. I am very fortunate to have been able to work so closely with Chris and have learned many things that will be valuable to me in any future endeavors. Chris' knowledge of internet, programming, and most other aspects of technology make him a must have in any company that seeks a top level technology manager.
Josh Crews
Chris is reliable and can handle the full height and depth of technology at web company. He can write software, manage server ops, and manage developers. A CTO in a box that can personally handle any task in the trenches
Philip Van Peborgh
Chris always takes the time to discover the goal of a project and not just the deliverable. As such he is able to tweak the suggested solution to a problem or suggest alternatives and make the whole project more efficient and smoother. He technical knowledge is deep and is quick to implement new technologies if they positively impact his work.
Dan Olson
Chris is one of the most talented people I know. His aptitude, drive and dedication are an inspiration to me as well as anyone he works with. I am very fortunate to have been able to work so closely with Chris and have learned many things that will be valuable to me in any future endeavors. Chris' knowledge of internet, programming, and most other aspects of technology make him a must have in any company that seeks a top level technology manager.
Josh Crews
Chris is reliable and can handle the full height and depth of technology at web company. He can write software, manage server ops, and manage developers. A CTO in a box that can personally handle any task in the trenches
Philip Van Peborgh
Chris always takes the time to discover the goal of a project and not just the deliverable. As such he is able to tweak the suggested solution to a problem or suggest alternatives and make the whole project more efficient and smoother. He technical knowledge is deep and is quick to implement new technologies if they positively impact his work.
Dan Olson
Chris is one of the most talented people I know. His aptitude, drive and dedication are an inspiration to me as well as anyone he works with. I am very fortunate to have been able to work so closely with Chris and have learned many things that will be valuable to me in any future endeavors. Chris' knowledge of internet, programming, and most other aspects of technology make him a must have in any company that seeks a top level technology manager.
Josh Crews
Chris is reliable and can handle the full height and depth of technology at web company. He can write software, manage server ops, and manage developers. A CTO in a box that can personally handle any task in the trenches
Philip Van Peborgh
Chris always takes the time to discover the goal of a project and not just the deliverable. As such he is able to tweak the suggested solution to a problem or suggest alternatives and make the whole project more efficient and smoother. He technical knowledge is deep and is quick to implement new technologies if they positively impact his work.
Dan Olson
Chris is one of the most talented people I know. His aptitude, drive and dedication are an inspiration to me as well as anyone he works with. I am very fortunate to have been able to work so closely with Chris and have learned many things that will be valuable to me in any future endeavors. Chris' knowledge of internet, programming, and most other aspects of technology make him a must have in any company that seeks a top level technology manager.
Experience
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DIG - Digital Industry Group
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP of Technology
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Freelance Full Stack Engineer
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Cubi Market
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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Chief Technology Officer
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Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
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Director Of Technology
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Apr 2020 - Aug 2022
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SpinDance
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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IoT Solution Architect
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2022
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VNN
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Mobile Developer
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May 2014 - Feb 2016
Varsity News Network powers the athletic websites of high schools nationwide. As a part of their growing company I focus on their mobile apps and consumer products. Our iOS and Android apps help keep athletes, parents, family and fans up to date - providing schedules, scores and alerts. At VNN I have worked on our native iOS and Android apps with features like push notifications, location services and web views. In addition to mobile development I have contributed to our core web offerings in PHP, Javascript, HTML and CSS. I also helped to implement DevOps using Ansible and moving our infrastructure to the AWS cloud.
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Swingpal
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CTO
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Aug 2010 - May 2014
Overseeing product development. Providing technical insight into new business opportunities and partnerships. Keeping abreast of new technologies and their potential to be incorporated in new products or services. Developing apps for the web with Ruby on Rails and mobile apps for iOS with Objective-C. Overseeing product development. Providing technical insight into new business opportunities and partnerships. Keeping abreast of new technologies and their potential to be incorporated in new products or services. Developing apps for the web with Ruby on Rails and mobile apps for iOS with Objective-C.
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Blacksnow Media, LLC
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Technical Director
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Sep 2009 - Aug 2010
I was responsible for technical direction and development. We developed applications for outside companies. Built applications using Ruby on Rails, PHP, Wordpress plugins, Flash apps with ActionScript. I was responsible for technical direction and development. We developed applications for outside companies. Built applications using Ruby on Rails, PHP, Wordpress plugins, Flash apps with ActionScript.
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Technical Director
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Jun 2007 - Dec 2009
I was responsible for technical direction and development. I built tools to import a variety of documents (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, images, etc) and normalize them for display on the web using Java, jRuby and Ruby on Rails. I was responsible for technical direction and development. I built tools to import a variety of documents (Word, PowerPoint, PDF, images, etc) and normalize them for display on the web using Java, jRuby and Ruby on Rails.
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Owner
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2003 - 2007
Software development - PHP, C, C++. Software development - PHP, C, C++.
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Director of Trading (Technical)
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2002 - 2007
Research and development of technical trading platforms, primarily trading Forex. Identifying and evaluating technical venture capital opportunities. Research and development of technical trading platforms, primarily trading Forex. Identifying and evaluating technical venture capital opportunities.
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Contractor
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2000 - 2005
A variety of roles - small to medium sized business support - network setup and maintenance, and development projects. A variety of roles - small to medium sized business support - network setup and maintenance, and development projects.
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Johnson Controls
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Ireland
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Deskside Support
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2002 - 2002
Troubleshoot and repair deskside issues. Troubleshoot and repair deskside issues.
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Education
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2014 - 2018
Moody Bible Institute
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Holland High School
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