Chris Klink

Experience

2024 – Present

San Francisco, CA

Led development of a custom frontend component library, migrating from Chakra-UI to a flexible, scalable solution with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Improved developer productivity and enabled faster feature development across multiple AI-driven products.
Developed a multi-threaded chat interface using React and Next.js to demonstrate Cleanlab's hallucination-detection system in real-time. Became a critical marketing tool used in every sales interaction, directly supporting revenue generation.
Architected frontend interfaces for AI-driven products, integrating REST APIs with React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS. Implemented responsive layouts, optimized rendering for complex data visualizations, and improved performance through code splitting and lazy loading.
Collaborated with product and engineering teams to refine UI/UX strategies, translating design requirements into production-ready React components focused on user experience and maintainability.

2022 – 2024

Remote

Built intuitive interfaces for a Kubernetes management dashboard using GraphQL, React, Vite, and Styled Components. Developed complex data visualization components displaying cluster metrics and system health, enabling operations teams to monitor and manage infrastructure effectively.
Developed and maintained a reusable component library using React and TypeScript. Reduced development time and improved design system adherence, standardizing UI patterns across the organization.
Designed and implemented marketing and documentation websites, optimizing for fast page load times and semantic HTML to improve SEO and screen reader compatibility.
Integrated GraphQL APIs with React components using modern data fetching patterns, implementing efficient caching strategies and optimistic UI updates for real-time experiences.

2015 – 2022

San Francisco, CA

Designed and developed promotional websites using React and Next.js, ensuring fast loading times and maintainability. Maintained all web services for the agency across multiple client projects.
Built interactive web tools for real estate agents to create custom promotional graphics with real-time preview using canvas-based graphics generation systems.
- RE/MAX Welcome Mats
- RE/MAX Hustlegraphics
Created HTML/JS-based banner ads optimized for very small file sizes and developed motion graphics templates in After Effects and Photoshop for national ad campaigns.

2008 – 2015

Seattle, WA + San Francisco, CA

Designed and developed interactive promotional websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, delivering cross-browser and cross-device compatibility that met brand guidelines and technical requirements.
Created print and digital advertisements. Developed creative concepts and implemented them across various platforms to maximize campaign reach and engagement.

2003 – 2004

Renton, WA

Programmed bit-level communications software in C++ for aircraft systems. Implemented low-level protocols according to military specifications and ensured aerospace industry compliance.

2008

Seattle, WA

2003

Bellingham, WA