Summary
Chris Roche is a versatile field-focused instrument person and former web developer with 10 years of professional experience bridging technical execution and data-driven interfaces. Currently enrolled in Parkland College’s land surveying program and based in Chicago, he applies practical surveying skills with Leica and Trimble systems while transitioning from a background building web-based geospatial visualizations. His prior work developing mapping and data tools for policy research demonstrates an ability to translate complex datasets into usable applications, and he brings hands-on operations leadership from years at L.L.Bean. Comfortable on-site and in code, Chris pairs meticulous field control and equipment setup with an understanding of geospatial data formats and front-end delivery. He’s pursuing formal surveying credentials to combine his developer mindset and fieldcraft into precise, modern surveying workflows. An uncommon blend of retail operations, legal training, full‑stack coding, and surveying education gives him a pragmatic, process-oriented approach to solving real-world measurement problems.
10 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism at University of Oregon
Full-stack Developer Certificate, Computer Software Engineering, Full-stack Developer Certificate, Computer Software Engineering at Coding Dojo
Paralegal Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Paralegal Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal at DePaul University
Land Surveying Certificate, Land Surveying, Land Surveying Certificate, Land Surveying at Parkland College
Evanston Township High School (ETHS)
Chinese, Japanese