CHRISTOPHER BRITTEN
Full Stack Developer  |  Agentic AI  |  User-First Sales Solutions
chris@chrisbritten.ca  •  linkedin.com/in/christopher-britten  •  Nova Scotia, Canada

Full-stack developer with 3+ years across QA testing and development, working on production web apps. Hands-on across the full development lifecycle, working independently and on teams, with recent experience integrating LLM APIs into production applications. Backed by 5+ years of sales and communication experience. Currently completing my Full Stack Software Development Diploma, graduating August 2026. Open to development, testing, and engineering roles where I can develop and grow with a strong team.

Key Skills

Full Stack Development
Database Design
Test Automation
Sales & Account Growth
Client Relationship Building
Consultative Selling
Conversion Optimization
Responsive Web Design
CI/CD Pipelines
Agile / Scrum
API Integration & Testing
Version Control (Git)

Technical Skills

HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Python, Java
React, Vite, Node.js
Agentic Coding
LLM APIs, RAG, Prompting
WordPress, Elementor
AWS, Vercel
Git, GitHub, Jira
REST APIs, SQL, NoSQL
Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber
Postman, JUnit, TestNG
VS Code, IntelliJ

Experience

Full Stack Software Development Diploma (In Progress)APRIL 2025 - AUG 2026 (EXPECTED)
Keyin College
  • Building full-stack web applications end-to-end: React/Vite front-ends, Node.js back-ends, RESTful APIs, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
  • Programming in Java and Python with object-oriented design, data structures, and clean, testable code.
  • Deploying to AWS and Vercel with Git/GitHub and CI/CD; collaborating on full-team scope projects using Agile/Scrum.
  • Practicing QA and test automation with Selenium, Cucumber, and JUnit.
  • Built and shipped a SaaS invoicing platform, a job-application tracker, a live REST-API country app, and a QA automation portfolio.
Front End DeveloperDEC 2025 - PRESENT
Breton Smartek, Remote
  • Leading WordPress development on an agile team, building and maintaining custom front-end components for the company platform.
  • Developing custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript widgets including carousels, modals, and pricing cards.
  • Debugging cross-browser compatibility issues using Chrome DevTools.
  • Configuring SSL and security settings, delivering all changes on schedule with zero site downtime.
Independent DeveloperJAN 2025 - PRESENT
Self-Employed, Remote
  • Built and shipped personal apps with active users, including InvoicePrepper, a solo B2B invoicing SaaS built with Stripe, Supabase, and AI parsing.
  • Built tools my cohort uses for job searches and lookups, including a job-application tracker and a country-lookup app.
  • Grew a test automation portfolio with Playwright E2E coverage and GitHub Actions CI pipelines.
  • Self-directed full-stack work across React, Node.js, and database design alongside my diploma.

AI Implementation

Experience (continued)

Program AssistantSEPT 2023 - MAY 2024
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Sydney, NS
  • Validated and processed Canadian citizenship applications using GCMS and Horizon government systems.
  • Served as team lead, managing daily operations, supporting team members, and ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Coordinated case file flow between departments under strict federal privacy and security protocols.
QA Automation CollaboratorJAN 2021 - AUG 2023
Perfleet, Remote
  • Started contributing on a live product team, building automation frameworks from scratch with Selenium, Cucumber BDD, and JUnit through hands-on upskilling and shadowing.
  • Conducted full-cycle testing of UI and REST APIs across QA, staging, and production environments in close communication with the team.
  • Gathered and analyzed business requirements and user stories to define test strategies, plans, scenarios, and cases in Jira.
  • Identified, documented, and managed defects, partnering with cross-functional developers to resolve issues and improve product quality.
Technologies: Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber BDD, JUnit, Java, Maven, IntelliJ IDEA, Postman, Rest-Assured, Jira, Git
Route Sales RepresentativeAUG 2020 - JAN 2021
PepsiCo Frito-Lay, Sydney, NS
  • Managed product sales and delivery across assigned retail accounts throughout Cape Breton, NS.
  • Consistently kept quota and exceeded weekly sales estimates across assigned routes.
  • Merchandised product displays and upsold at point of sale to grow per-stop volume.
  • Grew and maintained account relationships through strong customer service and communication.
Automotive Sales Professional / Service & Parts AdvisorAUG 2017 - AUG 2020
Sydney Mitsubishi, Sydney, NS
  • Sold vehicles, service, and parts while building lasting relationships with prospective and returning customers.
  • Consistently met and exceeded monthly sales targets by upselling service packages and accessories.
  • Met weekly sales goals while maintaining a steady pipeline of repeat and referral business.
  • Managed the full customer journey and resolved issues and complaints in a fast-paced environment.
Professional Snowsports InstructorJAN 2014 - ONGOING
Ski Ben Eoin Snow School, Ben Eoin, NS (Seasonal)
  • Honored as "Ski Instructor of the Year (2023)" by the Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (CSIA).
  • Recognized as "Most Reliable" Instructor (2018); coordinated events and adapted teaching for a range of skill levels.
  • Teach skiers of all ages and abilities, with many students returning season over season.

Training & Education

Full Stack Software Development Diploma, Keyin College, Expected August 2026.
QA & Software Testing Coursework (online). Manual testing, test case writing, SDLC/STLC, and test architecture and structures.
Automotive Service and Repair Certificate, Nova Scotia Community College, Marconi Campus, 2017.
High School Diploma, Riverview Rural High School, 2016.

Additional Information

Community Involvement: Ski Ben Eoin Volunteer (various events); Caddy, PGA Golf Tournament, The Lakes Golf Club.
Interests: Trivia, Fitness, Hiking, Skiing, Fishing, Coding & Technology.