Christian Adleta

Email: hello@christianadleta.com

Professional Summary

Software Engineer with 4+ years of professional experience developing full-stack .NET applications, React-based web interfaces, and educational tools serving thousands of monthly users. Created 17+ math worksheet generators and an AI-powered admin system using React, TypeScript, and ChatGPT API integration. Proven track record architecting scalable solutions, optimizing workflows, and collaborating cross-functionally. Currently leveraging technical troubleshooting and customer service leadership experience at Best Buy Geek Squad while continuing software development projects.

Work Experience

Software Engineer

All Kids Network

Remote June 2020 - Present
  • Architected and developed Handwriting Worksheet Generator reaching 250,000+ page views with 3min 11sec average engagement, designing UI/UX, PDF rendering engine, and data model using C# and .NET
  • Engineered AI-powered Admin Portal (Alpha) using React, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS, building complex form systems including drag-and-drop file uploads, tree-based categorization inputs, multi-pane layouts, and ChatGPT API integration for content workflow automation
  • Developed 17+ word problem generators implementing core business logic, algorithms, and template systems in C#/.NET, creating 250+ answer templates and optimizing generation workflow from 10 hours to 6 hours per variation
  • Built Word Search Generator with configurable difficulty levels, grid sizing (5x5 to 40x40), multi-format word parsing (newline, comma-separated), and solution page rendering optimized for print legibility
  • Designed and implemented 15+ reusable UI components including dynamic text inputs, state-based buttons (loading/error/success), array management with drag-and-drop reordering, and responsive tree navigation structures
  • Integrated Math Problem Generators directly into Word Problem Generator architecture, reducing development time per variation by 40% through template system refactoring and token-based population logic
  • Established UI/UX standards through style guides, naming conventions, and component documentation to ensure consistency and maintainability across the platform
  • Conducted research and prototyping to align technical solutions with business objectives, reducing development friction for future feature additions

Media Producer

All Kids Network

Remote March 2017 - March 2023
  • Spearheaded creation of All Kids Network YouTube channel, producing 93 educational videos achieving 343,000+ views, 10,187 watch hours, and 1,774 subscribers with 4.2% click-through rate
  • Optimized production workflow from 20 hours to 7 hours per video through process improvements and template systems, maintaining quality while tripling output

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of the People

Pasadena, CA (Online) Graduated 2024
  • Graduated debt-free with focus on Computational Science Track
  • Honors List 2020-2024 for consistent academic excellence
  • Key Coursework: Web Programming, Data Structures, Databases, Object-Oriented Programming

Coursework in Visual Arts and Video Production

Collin College

TX 2022 - 2024
  • Completed coursework in post-production and visual media

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python, HTML, CSS

Frameworks & Libraries

.NET, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, React, Node.js, Express.js, jQuery

Tools & Platforms

Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Visual Studio, VS Code, Vite, MongoDB, DynamoDB, ChatGPT API, TailwindCSS, Razor

Development Practices

Agile, Scrum, OOP, Design Patterns, Unit Testing, XUnit, MVC Architecture, API Design, REST APIs, PDF/SVG Rendering

Other Skills

UI/UX Design, Responsive Design, Technical Writing, Documentation, OS Installation/Repair (Windows/macOS), Technical Troubleshooting, Customer Service

Projects & Publications

The Mental Toolbox (2nd Edition)

Self-Published Author

March 2025
  • Published practical guide offering strategies to improve focus, productivity, reading, and writing for peak mental performance

ChristianAdleta.com

Personal Portfolio

June 2023 - Present
  • Built custom portfolio website from scratch with HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript
  • Includes project galleries, blog (46+ posts), and monthly reflections (374+ commits)
  • Automated with Python scripts for sitemap generation and content management

ToolDoBox

Productivity Web Application

February 2022 - August 2025
  • Built 8-tool productivity suite (timers, goal tracker, triage wizard, prioritizer) in vanilla HTML/CSS/JS with full offline persistence via localStorage
  • Engineered configurable goal-tracking bars with date-aware estimates, hover stats, and celebratory feedback using party.js and dynamic DOM sizing
  • Added keyboard-driven intake processing and timestamp-based timers reducing stopwatch drift

CherryPinBot

Discord Community Management Bot

May 2021 - November 2021
  • Engineered Node.js Discord bot with real-time timezone displays across 3 US regions, updating channel names every 5 minutes while respecting Discord API rate limits
  • Architected event-driven reaction handler system using modular plugin pattern, enabling 2 separate content curation workflows monitoring multiple channels
  • Implemented defensive partial message fetching to handle Discord API caching limitations

Pocket Project Handbook: Websites

Self-Published Author

June 2023
  • Authored comprehensive guide for building websites from ideation to deployment

Younger, Smarter, Better Podcast

Podcast Host & Producer

September 2018 - September 2020
  • Hosted and produced 70 episodes teaching young adults essential life skills including time management and budgeting

Certifications