Chris Butler

Engineering Manager • Technical Leader • Full-Stack Developer

About Me

Hi, I'm Chris Butler, an Engineering Manager and technical leader with over a decade of interaction design and software engineering experience. I specialize in TypeScript, React, and Node.js development, leading value stream-aligned teams while maintaining hands-on technical contributions.

My expertise spans scalable software architecture, test-driven development, distributed deployments (AWS), and event-driven architecture. I effectively bridge complex technical requirements with user-focused solutions while fostering developer experience and team empowerment.

Areas of Expertise

TypeScript React Node.js Ruby on Rails AWS Cloud GraphQL E2E Testing CI/CD Team Leadership Agile Development
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What I'm Working On

Pledges.FYI

Pledges.FYI

A commitment tracking system where you can create commitments by constructing URLs like "alice.pledges.fyi/send_the_report" and track your progress towards goals.

Polstr

Polstr

Engagement tools for brands and publishers to track sentiment and create dialogue with their audiences.

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Let's Connect

I'm always interested in new opportunities, collaborations, or just a good conversation about technology and creativity.

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