Summary
Chris Willingham is a versatile software engineer and founder with 14 years of hands-on experience spanning robotics, embedded systems, web and app development, and mechanical CAD. Based in Odessa, Florida, he currently develops software at Amscot Financial while running Prograde Laboratories, delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and software solutions. A former FIRST student and early robot wrangler, Chris combines real-world robotics testing and PCB design with server, networking, and database skills to solve mission-driven problems. He has mentored aspiring developers and taught kids to code, reflecting a long-standing commitment to education and practical engineering. Known for bridging hardware and software, he brings entrepreneurial grit and multidisciplinary fluency to complex engineering challenges.
14 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at St. Petersburg College