Summary
Chris Mears is a Staff Software Engineer with 19 years of professional experience who blends a front-end passion for React and JavaScript with a pragmatic appreciation for back-end architecture, currently building at The Home Depot from Marietta, GA. A General Assembly Web Development Immersive graduate, he pairs formal training with real-world eCommerce experience from roles at Ally Commerce to his current enterprise work, enabling him to deliver user-focused, production-ready web apps. Originally from the Seattle area, Chris brings a long history of team-facing roles—from youth program coordination to service technician work—that inform his strong collaboration and problem-solving instincts. He’s energized by learning new languages and technologies and enjoys translating visual design into robust, connected systems that scale. An avid soccer fan, his willingness to jump headfirst into new challenges shows up in both his personal pursuits and his approach to continuous professional growth.
19 years of coding experience
Associate's degree, Associate's degree at Cascadia College
Web Development, Web Development at General Assembly