CHRISTOPHER BRITTEN
Full Stack Developer | QA Automation
britten6351@gmail.com •
902-•••-•••• •
Big Pond, NS, Canada •
linkedin.com/in/christopher-britten
Portfolio: chrisbritten.ca • GitHub: github.com/Britten66
Portfolio: chrisbritten.ca • GitHub: github.com/Britten66
A full-stack software developer with practical experience shipping production code, automating test coverage, and deploying modern web applications to cloud environments. Leverages AI and emerging technologies to accelerate development, solve complex problems, and build efficient, scalable solutions. With a unique background in automotive sales and customer service, provides a user-first perspective and strong communication skills, enabling the development of software that is technically sound and aligned with user needs.
Technical Skills
| Languages | JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, Python, SQL |
| Frontend | React, Vite, Responsive Web Design, WordPress, Elementor |
| Backend | Node.js, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Supabase |
| Testing / QA | Playwright (E2E), Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, JUnit, TestNG, Postman |
| CI/CD & Tools | Git, GitHub Actions, Jira, Vercel, AWS, VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA |
| AI Development | LLM APIs, RAG, Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows |
Education
Diploma, Full Stack Software Development - Keyin College, 2026
Received Overall Excellence Award
Professional Experience
Front End DeveloperDEC 2025 - PRESENT
Breton Smartek, Remote, Part-time
Tech Stack: React/TSX, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, Elementor, Playwright, GitHub Actions
Working with an agile team on WordPress website development, building and maintaining custom front-end components for a technology company specializing in emergency communication solutions.
Key Achievements:
- Developed 50+ custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript widgets across three live production pages as part of a site-wide rebuild.
- Shipped six production pages to the live site with zero disruption to active users, converting React/TSX prototypes into production-ready HTML/CSS.
- Built five Playwright end-to-end (E2E) test suites integrated with GitHub Actions to catch regressions before they reach users.
Independent Full Stack DeveloperJAN 2025 - PRESENT
Select Projects:
InvoicePrepper - AI-Integrated B2B Invoicing SaaSJAN 2025 - PRESENT
Tech Stack: React, Node.js, Supabase, Stripe, LLM APIs, RAG, Python, Java, AWS, GitHub, Squarespace, WordPress
Identified a gap in existing invoicing tools and built a free, accessible app from concept to launch, solo across front-end and back-end.
- Grew to 20+ registered users through 450+ solo commits within six months.
- Integrated AI voice-to-text parsing to streamline invoice creation for users.
- Built AI-powered features by integrating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and Large Language Model (LLM) APIs with user invoice and document data.
Diploma Program Projects, Keyin CollegeAPR 2025 - AUG 2026
Tech Stack: Python, Java, AWS
- Designed, developed, and tested 15+ software applications using Java and Python, including 10+ deployments to AWS.
- Programmed in Java and Python, applying object-oriented design, data structures, and clean, testable code.
- Applied a test-first approach, writing unit and integration tests alongside feature development.
- Hosted Coding & Coffee, a weekly collaborative session where developers reviewed code and shared ideas.
First Sip Job Application Tracker - In DevelopmentMAR 2026 - PRESENT
Tech Stack: React 19, Vite, React Router, Supabase (Postgres/Auth), Cloudflare Pages Functions, Groq LLM API, Recharts, dnd-kit, Vitest/React Testing Library, ESLint, GitHub PR/CI
- Designed and developed a full-stack job application platform that processes 10,000+ job postings from 16 external sources spanning 121 career boards, filtering opportunities for remote Canadian roles.
- Built a serverless application using Cloudflare Pages Functions, Supabase, and GitHub CI workflows, delivering 214+ commits.
Website Development & ConsultingJUN 2026 - ONGOING
Tech Stack: HTML/CSS, GitHub, Squarespace, WordPress
- Developed custom website functionality, HTML/CSS enhancements, and interactive frontend components for a career coaching business's Squarespace website.
- Advised client on site structure and user experience to support business objectives and improve SEO.
- Integrated Dubsado CRM, Google Business Reviews, and online scheduling tools to automate client workflows.
Team Lead | Program AssistantSEPT 2023 - MAY 2024
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Sydney, NS
Validated and processed Canadian citizenship applications using government case management systems (GCMS and Horizon), flagging discrepancies and missing documentation for Program Officers. Coordinated case file flow between departments under strict federal privacy and security compliance protocols.
QA Automation CollaboratorJAN 2021 - AUG 2023
Perfleet, Remote
Tech Stack: Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, JUnit, Java, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA, Postman, Rest-Assured, Jira, Git
Performed manual and automated testing on a fleet management platform, progressing from manual QA into building test automation frameworks.
Key Achievements:
- Built automated test frameworks and scripts in Java, expanding coverage beyond manual testing.
- Conducted full-cycle testing of UI and REST APIs across QA, staging, and production environments.
- Partnered with cross-functional developers to identify, document, and resolve defects, strengthening product quality.
Additional Work Experience
Route Sales Representative, PepsiCo Frito-Lay, Sydney, NSAug 2020 - Jan 2021
Automotive Sales Professional / Service & Parts Advisor, Sydney Mitsubishi, Sydney, NSAug 2017 - Aug 2020
Additional Information
Snowsports Instructor (Seasonal), Ski Ben Eoin Snow School, 2014 - Present. Honored as "Ski Instructor of the Year (2023)" by the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (CSIA). Community Involvement: Ski Ben Eoin Volunteer; Caddy, PGA Golf Tournament, The Lakes Golf Club.