Summary
Chris Welchhans is an experienced front-end developer and IT associate programmer with more than two decades of design and coding experience and 11 years in professional roles building web and GIS applications. Based in Lawrence, Kansas, he specializes in user-centered, accessible interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks, Drupal CMS, PHP, and responsive CSS while also managing server-side concerns like Linux, Docker, and MySQL. He has a strong track record leading projects, mentoring teams, and translating stakeholder needs into polished, usable products across higher education, local government, and engineering firms. His background in GIS and cartography uniquely informs data visualization and map-based UI design, and he routinely blends visual design skills (photography and digital asset creation) with engineering to elevate user experiences. Known for anticipating problems and automating workflows, he has built custom CMS tools and scripting solutions that streamline operations and compliance.
11 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
B.S., Geography, B.S., Geography at Kansas State University
Shawnee Heights High School