About.

Hey, nice to meet you. I’m Chris Stanlake.

I'm a full-stack software engineer living near Oxford, England.

My passions lays in creating accessible applications that provide a clear UX for users, all built adhering to clean and easy to read code.

I’m a firm believer in forever learning more and sharing that knowledge with those around us.

I currently work with the lovely people at Bourne Leisure, developing internal micro services using Next.js and Express.

Outside of work, I am currently focusing on generative art using typescript and HTML canvas.

If you have any questions or would like to colloborate project then please send me an email chris@codetopixels.com.

Work History.

Bourne Leisure

2022 - Present

Senior Software Engineer

  • Develop and enhance web applications using React, TypeScript, and Express.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital experiences that meet user needs.
  • Conduct A/B tests to optimize user experience and drive performance improvements.
  • Research and adopt best practices in front-end development, leading to innovation and increased efficiency
  • Test using Jest, testing-library, and Cypress for comprehensive and efficient frontend and end-to-end testing.
  • Express
  • Typescript
  • Next JS
  • Contentful

Hero Health

2019 - 2022

Frontend Lead

Responsible for leading the front end development of the Hero app and providing support to the software engineers to build a component based architecture built inJS, Tailwind, and Ruby on Rails.

  • Migrated from default CSS to tailwind, resulting in reduced technical debt, reduced inconsistencies, and quicker development across the team.
  • Worked alongside the Senior Product Designer to provideUX/UI technical feedback and suggestions.
  • Converted Figma designs to a component based architecture.
  • Mentored the backend/fullstack developers on front end best practices.
  • Lead the way for SEO best practices and implementation.
  • Typescript
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Javascript

Code to Pixels

2012 - 2022

Freelancer Web Designer & Developer

  • Led web design and development initiatives for small businesses, delivering tailored solutions to meet individual client objectives.
  • Created diverse website types, from brochure sites to e-commerce platforms, to boost online presence and drive business growth
  • Analyzed project requirements to align website designs with clients' branding, functionality needs, and user experience goals.
  • Utilized a variety of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Craft CMS, Wordpress, Shopify) to build responsive, mobile-friendly websites for optimal user experiences on all devices.
  • Implemented SEO strategies in web projects, enhancing search engine rankings and increasing online visibility for clients.
  • Shopify
  • Craft CMS
  • Wordpress
  • Prismic
  • PageSpeed Insights

Urban Element

2014 - 2019

Web Developer

  • Transformed designs and specifications into e-commerce/brochure websites.
  • Worked closely with the design team and provided technical feedback.
  • Met with clients to gather website requirements and wrote technical specifications.
  • Trained clients on using content management systems experience
  • HTML 5
  • CSS 3
  • Adobe Business Catalyst