Christopher Riewaldt

Software Engineer

Career Summary

I am a creative, self-starting technologist with a passion for problem-solving and assisting others. Proficient in full-stack development with a focus on server-side using Django.

I love working on personal projects in my spare time, I tend to use: Django Rest Framework, Django-Filters, AWS, Postgres, CockroachDB, and Heroku.

  • Developed CV hosting website which dynamically displays HTML via Django template, and JSON output via DRF.
  • Developed a real estate listing website for real estate agents to be able to easily post listings and communicate with potential buyers and sellers.
  • Developed software to easily maintain data relationship integrity when migrating records across environments.
  • Developed a ticket-based support management system for KM Associates of NY, Inc.
  • Developed software to gather Department of Buildings application data, including permit and violation information, utilizing the NYC OpenData API
  • Built various websites for serviced-based local businesses.

Work Experience

Software Engineer | M365 & Salesforce Admin

KM Associates of NY, Inc.
2021 - Present

Instrumental in building and maintaining custom Salesforce org, M365 Active Directory, and other technology.
  • Developed custom Salesforce org from concept to launch- working with stakeholders to leverage software systems to complement internal business processes.
  • Designed a project weighing system that provided custom reports and operational recommendations to the Executive team.
  • Created Django projects to extract and output specific data from multiple OpenDataNYC API endpoints into an easily consumable interface.
  • Developed Python scripts to support business processes including data migration from legacy systems, and statistical analysis for marketing and advertising
  • Participated in regular meetings with the Executive, Operations, and Project Management teams to determine business requirements for custom Salesforce apps.
  • Actively participated in daily stand-ups, sprint and release planning, retrospectives, and other agile ceremonies.
  • Owned bug-fix solutions and ensured they were built and delivered to the end-users.
  • Supported external Salesforce developers, focusing on day-to-day development, configuration, core infrastructure, and build deadlines.

Web Developer

https://www.friendsofeast83rd.org
2024 - Present

Developed a Django server for 501(c) non-profit fundraising organization focused on restoring 122 East 83rd Street

Listings Manager

New York Living Solutions
2016 - Nov. 1, 2018

Created software to automate advertising generation. Over 2 million ads were served using Python

Advertising Manager

Douglas Elliman Real Estate
2014 - Jan. 1, 2016

Developed and deployed custom Python scripts to automate advertising for a large team of agents.
  • 2x Douglas Elliman Chairman’s Gold Award Winner- Total Commission Earned: The LoRusso Team (2014, 2015)

Skills & Tools

Web Development

  • Django
  • Django REST Framework
  • Jira
  • ORM
  • Postgres
  • AWS

Languages

  • Python
  • Javascript
  • HTML/CSS
  • SQL

Others

  • GitHub
  • Heroku
  • Data Migration
  • Code Review
  • Agile
  • Automated Testing
  • Unit Testing
  • Scrum
  • SDLC

Education

    Music A.S.
  • Onondaga Community College - Syracuse, NY
    2004-2007

Licenses & Awards

  • Class 1 Filing Representative
    New York Department of Buildings
  • 2x Douglas Elliman Chairman’s Gold Award Winner
    Total Commission Earned: The LoRusso Team (2014, 2015)