Anthropologist Programmer - Finding joy in building software, adventure travel, and gravitating towards teams where I can learn most. Ruby on Rails, Javascript, Html, Css, developer advocate.

Senior Web Developer @ From June 2015 to Present (7 months) Greater New York City AreaCo-founder / Full Stack Dev @ Advlo is a marketplace for adventurers to connect with local guides & business to book unique travel experiences. Traditional travel booking is mundane and often supports organizations that extract tourism dollars from local communities and foster unsustainable tourism. Travelers can connect with awesome local guides to book unique local adventures. http://www.advlo.com/ From May 2014 to May 2015 (1 year 1 month) Product Evangelist @ Gemgento is a RubyGem ideal for developers with existing Magento stores who need to create custom front end solutions. The Gemgento RubyGem connects your Ruby on Rails Application with your Magento store using Magento’s native API. You can create a beautifully designed Magento store with a notably simplified front end development framework. From December 2013 to May 2014 (6 months) Web Developer @ Ruby on Rails web application developer. Maui provides agile web development / design teams for fashion & luxury brands. At Maui we strive to create engaging mobile optimization & eCommerce solutions, while maintaining an interactive design & unique user experience. From August 2013 to May 2014 (10 months) Ruby on Rails - Web Development school @ The focus of the program is to be capable of building fully scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails. Building up from a strong foundation in pure Ruby, the course has enforced the best programming practices teaching Git, TDD, Agile development, performance optimization, jQuery/javascript, and HTML & CSS skills. From January 2013 to June 2013 (6 months) Mountain Bike Race Camera Op. @ I was a lead Camera operator working with 'Jungle Run Productions' based out of Bali, Indonesia, for a 6 part-series filmed for the OutdoorChannel. Shot the race with SONY EX3's from the back of a motorbike for the 600 Kilometer, 6 day mountain bike trek across the Island of TImor. The personal video I shot of my experience: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKCBKoH1tKc From September 2012 to October 2012 (2 months) East TimorCharter Fleet Dockhand @ Maintained NorthWest Exploration's fleet of Grand Banks Yachts In Bellingham Bay. Mechanical maintenance, charter preparation, and dealing with everyone from daily rental clients to long-term charter clients. We guaranteed the highest quality charter fleet possible. From February 2012 to September 2012 (8 months) Bellingham, Washington AreaMt.Baker Snowboard Instructor @ Mt.Baker is located 1.5 hours from Bellingham, Washington and has the World's highest recorded snowfall. Snowboard teacher the 2011-2012 winter, teaching full winter ride programs, and instructing walk in lessons for novice, to seasoned riders. From October 2011 to April 2012 (7 months) Cultural Anthropology / International Studies @ My senior thesis research paper focused on 'Understanding the War in Afghanistan,' in addition to an environmental documentary about the plans for the largest coal export facility in NorthAmerica. Gained valuable knowledge and experience in researching, videography, travel journalism, and cultural awareness. From 2008 to 2012 (4 years) Production Intern @ Intern at local production company. I helped shoot short films, and took on video editing projects such as a promotional video for a Bellingham based yoga studio. ( http://vimeo.com/22270975 ) From May 2010 to August 2010 (4 months) Bellingham, Washington AreaStudent Travel Aid @ Aided Jamie Van Leeuwen, the current Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Hickenlooper, on an East African immersion trip with 13 Denver University students. Countries traveled with students include Uganda and Rwanda. Helped organize daily operations. Afterwards I traveled to 6 more East African Countries including, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, and Tanzania, completing an Independent project with Western Washington University creating short videos about East African problems, mixed with adventure tourism. From June 2008 to August 2009 (1 year 3 months)

Ruby On Rails Developer, Ruby, Rails, jQuery, Html, CSS @ gschool From 2013 to 2013 Cultural Anthropology, International/Global Studies & Film @ Western Washington University From 2008 to 2012 High School Diploma @ Cherry Creek High School From 2004 to 2008 Christopher Knight is skilled in: Video Editing, Ruby on Rails, CSS, Web Development, Ruby, HTML, Adventure Travel, JavaScript, Git, Documentaries, HTML 5, Video Production, jQuery, E-commerce, Social Media