Chris Putman

Manager, Software Engineering at Impinj

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

My career has been a journey from hands-on software development to leading the teams that build the critical data infrastructure businesses rely on. Having designed and built applications across a wide array of industries—from high-stakes securities trading to intricate home automation systems—I developed a deep appreciation for the foundation upon which they're built: the data platform. Today, as the Manager of the Data Platforms team, I channel that experience into ensuring our data systems are robust, scalable, and secure. My team and I are the stewards of our company's data ecosystem, managing a complex hybrid environment of cloud and on-prem resources. My team oversees key AWS services like RDS, EC2, and S3, which host our critical MSSQL and Postgres databases. I believe that the best data platforms are built with an understanding of the applications they serve. I thrive on collaborating with and mentoring talented engineers, and I'm passionate about working with great people on great ideas. For me, the fun is always in the challenge.

Experience

  • Impinj (7 yrs 10 mos)
    • Software Engineering Manager
      Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

      Leading the Data Platforms Team, providing data tier expertise in design, implementation and management for interdepartmental solutions.

    • Senior Software Engineer
      Sep 2018 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible for design and implementation of .NET Core microservices used for managing manufacturing quality control processes utilizing C# and MS SQL Server. Assist in ongoing development of new features for Ruby on Rails legacy applications.

  • Senior Software Engineer at Citi
    Dec 2017 - Sep 2018 · 10 mos

    Lead developer of internal equities communication and analysis tools for CitiGroup Equities division utilizing C# .NET Framework and Electron/Javascript.

  • Senior Software Engineer at NEXTITLE
    Jul 2012 - Nov 2017 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    Lead developer responsible for design and implementation of data integration automation system to key key financial data among subsidiaries and parent company utilizing C# .NET Framework, Azure enterprise service bus and MS SQL Server. Co-lead in design and development of title and escrow order web application reducing data entry for order operations team by over 20% utilizing C#/ASP.NET MVC.

  • Senior Software Engineer at TrygTech
    Jul 2006 - Jul 2012 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Co-lead in the development of intelligent network appliance web management system providing reliable monitoring of network devices and change order management. Utilized C# .NET Framework, jQuery, ASP.NET MVC and MS SQL Server. Lead designer and developer of advanced conditional installer application for Microsoft Embedded Compact 7 tools utilizing C#, C++ and WIX Toolset Lead developer of embedded Windows CE touch-screen device for Handi Quilter machine controller; providing end user with live feedback and control, improving productivity. Co-lead in the development of desktop application used to program and configure home automation system utilizing C# .NET Framework and MS SQL Server. Contributed to design and development of TrygTech Inspect, a Windows Mobile and web server application managing data capture and reporting for government school facility inspections utilizing C# .NET Compact Framework, ASP.NET and MS SQL Server.

  • Software Developer at Tyler Technologies
    Apr 2005 - Jun 2006 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Lead developer of GASB 34 Reporter application. Responsible for design and development of new features using C++/MFC as well as oversaw the rollout of three major releases.