Christopher Olsen

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Professional Summary

Full-Stack Software Engineer specializing in scalable web architectures and cloud-native solutions. Experienced in building multi-tenant SaaS platforms using Python (FastAPI) and Next.js. Proficient in deploying secure, high-availability infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Cloudflare. Passionate about modern web standards, RESTful API design, and automated deployment pipelines.

Technical Proficiency

Frontend Development

Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSHTML5/CSS3

Backend Engineering

Python (FastAPI)Node.jsPostgreSQLREST API DesignSQLAlchemy

Cloud & DevOps

AWS (EC2/S3)Google Cloud PlatformCloudflareDockerTraefik

Security & Tools

OAuth2/JWTGit/GitHub ActionsLinux AdministrationNetwork Security

Engineering Experience

Lead Software Engineer & Founder

2025 – Present

Exersites (SaaS Platform)

  • Architected and deployed a multi-tenant SaaS platform using a modern Full-Stack approach (FastAPI & Next.js).
  • Built a programmatic onboarding engine in Python that interfaces with domain registrars to automatically purchase and configure custom TLDs and DNS records via Cloudflare API.
  • Designed a secure microservices architecture using Docker and Traefik, ensuring efficient load balancing and SSL termination across distributed containers on GCP.
  • Optimized complex PostgreSQL database queries to handle multi-tenant data isolation and high-concurrency scheduling systems.

Operational Manager

2017 – Present

Grassroots Fitness / Private Practice

  • Managed high-volume client rosters and operational logistics for 8+ years, translating complex metrics into actionable plans.
  • Developed a disciplined approach to project management and client communication, skills now applied to software lifecycle management.

Education

B.S. Computer Science

Expected 2026

Western Governors University

Focus on Data Structures, Algorithms, and Software Architecture.

Google Cybersecurity Certificate

2024

Coursera

Network Security, Packet Analysis, and Linux Hardening.

Penetration Testing Path

Ongoing

Hack The Box

Vulnerability assessment and privilege escalation.