I build automated, AI‑powered systems that turn raw data into actionable insights—fast.
From scaling translation pipelines to architecting real‑time news-tracking graphs, I deliver production-ready solutions on time and under budget.
ChadLinden
I build things that scale.
Lead engineer, systems architect, and product-minded hacker with over a decade of experience crafting complex platforms across startups, SaaS companies, and defense-grade enterprise systems. From penny auction scrapers to DoD maintenance software, I've delivered code that solves challenging problems, moves swiftly, and performs reliably under pressure.
Skills
Here’s the stack I’ve used to ship everything from MVPs to defense-grade platforms. From real-time pipelines to microservice orchestration, if it builds, scales, or talks to an API—I’ve built it.
Frontend Development
0%
React / Next.js
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JavaScript / TypeScript
0%
Vue.js
0%
HTML5 / CSS3
Backend & Systems
0%
Node.js / Express
0%
Python / FastAPI
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GraphQL / REST APIs
0%
PHP / Nginx
DevOps & Infrastructure
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System Design / Architecture
0%
Docker / ECS / S3
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AWS / CI/CD Pipelines
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MySQL / Redis / PostgreSQL / VectorDB
Experience
"Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." - Randy Pausch
2024 - present
SynapseMX
Lead Software Engineer
Remote - Atlanta, GA
2023 - 2024
Ramp Health
Lead Software Engineer
Remote - Blue Bell, PA
2022 - 2023
Our Family Wizard
Lead Frontend Engineer
Remote - Minneapolis, MN
2016 - 2022
When I Work
Lead Full Stack Engineer
Hybrid -Minneapolis, MN
2013 - 2016
Ohnvoy
Minneapolis, MN
2009 - present
Freelance
Minneapolis, MN
2002 - 2009
US Air Force
Minneapolis, MN
Awards / Recognitions
"Winning an award for something you love doing is kind of like getting a bonus for showing up to play." - Tom Hanks
Army Achievement Medal
Awarded for outstanding performance while serving in Iraq
Air Force Achievement Medal (x3)
Service, Iraq, KyrgzystanAwarded for outstanding performance while serving.
Education
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. -Benjamin Franklin
2008 - 2011
Minnesota Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Entrepreneurial Studies
Minnesota
2007
US Air Force Leadership School
Professional Military Education
USAF
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