https://github.com/devboidesigns/devboidesigns
🌟 Head of Tech at StockLift Inc.
https://github.com/devboidesigns/devboidesigns
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🌟 Head of Tech at StockLift Inc.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/devboidesigns/devboidesigns
- Owner: DevboiDesigns
- Created: 2021-05-05T17:14:32.000Z (about 5 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-11T16:00:12.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-07-03T07:09:29.772Z (12 months ago)
- Topics: readme
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- Size: 3.6 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# Christopher Hicks
### Full Stack Developer & Head of Technology
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-hicks-63682512a)
[](https://github.com/DevboiDesigns)
[](https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/devboidesigns)
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## 👨💻 Professional Summary
Experienced Full Stack Developer and technology leader with expertise spanning iOS development, modern web frameworks, and cloud infrastructure. Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering scalable solutions across multiple platforms. Specialized in SwiftUI, Vue.js, Node.js, and cloud technologies with a passion for creating elegant, performant applications.
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## 💼 Professional Experience
### **Head of Technology** | [StockLift](https://www.stocklift.co)
`July 2022 - Present`
- Leading technical strategy and architecture decisions for a growing platform
- Managing development teams and overseeing product delivery
- Implementing scalable solutions using modern tech stack
- Driving innovation and technical excellence across the organization
### **iOS Developer** | [Private Island](https://privateisland.io)
`August 2021 - June 2022`
- Developed native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality mobile experiences
- Implemented best practices for mobile app architecture and performance optimization
### **Full Stack Developer** | [Upwork](https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/devboidesigns)
`Freelance`
- Delivered end-to-end solutions for diverse client projects
- Built responsive web applications and mobile apps
- Managed full project lifecycle from conception to deployment
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## 🛠️ Technical Skills
### **Programming Languages**
| [Swift](https://swift.org/) | [JavaScript](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript) | [Python](https://www.python.org/) | [HTML5](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML) | [CSS3](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS) |
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### **Frontend Development**
| [SwiftUI](https://developer.apple.com/swiftui/) | [Xcode](https://developer.apple.com/xcode/) | [Vue.js](https://vuejs.org/) | [Vite](https://vite.dev/) | [Lit](https://lit.dev/) |
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### **Backend & Server Technologies**
| [TypeScript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/) | [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) | [Express.js](https://expressjs.com/) | [Docker](https://www.docker.com/) |
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### **Databases & Cloud Platforms**
| [SQLite](https://www.sqlite.org/) | [MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/) | [Google Cloud](https://cloud.google.com/) | [Firebase](https://firebase.google.com/) | [AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/) |
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### **Development Tools & Infrastructure**
| [GitHub Copilot](https://github.com/features/copilot) | [Cursor](https://www.cursor.com/) | [GitKraken](https://www.gitkraken.com/) | [Vultr](https://www.vultr.com/) | [Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com/) | [Nginx](https://www.nginx.com/) | [Sequelize](https://sequelize.org/) |
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### **Design & UI/UX**
| [Sketch](https://www.sketch.com/) | [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html) |
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## 🎯 Core Competencies
- **Mobile Development**: Native iOS development with Swift & SwiftUI
- **Web Development**: Full-stack web applications with modern JavaScript frameworks
- **Cloud Architecture**: Design and deployment of scalable cloud solutions
- **DevOps**: Containerization, server management, and CI/CD pipelines
- **Database Design**: Relational and NoSQL database architecture
- **Team Leadership**: Technical leadership and team management
- **UI/UX Design**: Creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces
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**Let's connect and build something amazing together!** 🚀