Charlie Winslow

Software Engineer | Cloud Computing & DevOps

cwinslow22@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/cwinslow github.com/cwinslow22 Chicago, IL

Summary

Software engineer transitioning into cloud engineering, backed by a recent AWS Cloud Institute credential covering AWS services, DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code, plus two AWS certifications. Brings 4+ years of production software experience — building and scaling high-traffic web applications in React, TypeScript, and Node.js — now applied to cloud architecture, automation, and infrastructure work.

Experience

Front-End Engineer

Founders Table Restaurant Group
Aug ‘20 – Sep ‘24
  • One of two developers who rebuilt high-traffic websites for Dos Toros and Chopt Salad from scratch, improving user experience and performance (React, TypeScript, Next.js, Redux)
  • Built reusable, scalable UI components to enhance performance and ensure a seamless user experience
  • Collaborated with back-end engineers and designers to integrate APIs and translate UI/UX designs into production-ready code
  • Authored technical documentation for front-end architecture and components to ensure consistency across the dev team
  • Optimized website load times and responsiveness to support increased traffic and improved performance

Engineering Apprentice

WindSprint
Apr ‘19 – Mar ‘20
  • Added Twitch OAuth integration, implemented a secure admin login flow, and built a demo page showcasing client work (React, TypeScript, Next.js)
  • Adhered to agile development methodologies to consistently deliver high-quality software within tight deadlines

Projects

  • Chopt Salad Rebuilt high-traffic front-end to boost performance, accessibility, and SEO
  • Dos Toros Developed scalable, SEO-optimized front end to streamline online ordering