Summary
Christopher Candelora is a seasoned software engineer and marketing technologist with over a decade of experience delivering scalable web solutions and driving cross-functional collaboration. As Senior Marketing Engineer at Platphorm, LLC, he designs secure authentication, API architectures, and end-to-end solutions aligned with business goals. In parallel, his freelance work features AI-assisted Python apps, including a natal chart generator and Dream Loop, a Next.js/React SPA powered by Google Gemini AI, highlighting his ability to fuse data, UX, and cutting-edge tech. Previously at America's Test Kitchen, he led teams as Technical Lead Manager and Lead Software Engineer, accelerating launches, boosting site traffic, and achieving significant cost savings through strategic migrations. He is a mentor and cross-functional collaborator who translates business needs into practical, measurable technical outcomes, and he is based in Revere, Massachusetts.
11 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Marine Technician, Marine Transportation, Marine Technician, Marine Transportation at Bunker Hill Community College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Science (BS) at University of Miami