Christopher Callender
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Senior Engineering Leader | Translating Business Goals into High-Performing Teams & Systems
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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Senior Engineering ManagerSycleJan 2022 - Current (4 years 10 months)- Senior Engineering Manager | Accountable Leader, Digital Clinic ProgramSycleJan 2022 - Current (4 years 10 months)• Accountable leader for the Digital Clinic program, partnering with Product, Marketing, Sales, Training, Support, and Executive stakeholders.
• Lead multiple engineering teams responsible for the delivery and evolution of key healthcare SaaS capabilities.
• Established repeatable delivery systems focused on measurable business outcomes, adoption, and customer value.
• Guided strategic planning, milestone decomposition, execution, and organizational alignment across multiple departments.
• Developed engineering leaders and senior contributors while maintaining focus on team health, quality, and delivery predictability.
• Helped drive organizational transformation toward an accountability-based operating model. - Engineering ManagerSycleMar 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 11 months)• Led engineering teams responsible for the delivery and support of healthcare SaaS products.
• Partnered with Product and UX to improve delivery predictability and product quality.
• Developed engineers through coaching, career development, and performance management.
• Helped establish team processes that improved planning, execution, and collaboration. - Senior Software EngineerSycleNov 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 5 months)
- Senior Software Engineer / Team LeadSycleNov 2018 - Mar 2020 (1 year 5 months)• Led technical delivery of key product initiatives within a healthcare SaaS platform.
• Mentored developers and contributed to architectural and platform decisions.
• Collaborated across teams to improve product quality and delivery outcomes. - Senior Back-End DeveloperEngine DigitalAug 2014 - Nov 2018 (4 years 4 months)As the primary back-end developer, I played a key role in the architecture, planning, and delivery of digital experiences, marketing platforms, and e-commerce solutions for enterprise and consumer brands.
• Led technical architecture, database design, and implementation for complex web and digital marketing initiatives.
• Partnered closely with Project Managers, Producers, and the CTO to define requirements, scope work, establish milestones, and align technical solutions with client objectives.
• Introduced and championed Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices to improve code quality, maintainability, and delivery confidence.
• Provided technical leadership across hosting infrastructure, application architecture, develo - Director of InteractiveHangar Design ContinuumSep 2010 - Aug 2014 (4 years)Led the agency's interactive delivery practice, overseeing project execution, technical strategy, client engagement, and team development.
• Managing a portfolio of web and digital projects.
• Establishing Kanban-based delivery practices.
• Leading client discovery, estimation, and solution design.
• Mentoring developers and strengthening technical capabilities.
• Driving technology adoption and innovation across the organization. - SFounderSoniccode ESolutionsJan 2004 - Current (22 years 10 months)Soniccode is my long-running consulting practice and innovation lab focused on software development, product strategy, and emerging technologies.
In recent years, my work has increasingly focused on AI-assisted software development, rapid product validation, and the application of modern tooling to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and business alignment.
Current areas of exploration include SaaS product development, engineering productivity, workflow automation, and AI-enabled solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. - LSr. Web DeveloperLone Star Posse InteractiveJan 2000 - Dec 2004 (5 years)- Responsible for creating websites from scratch
- Image slicing using Photoshop documents
- PHP script and class development
- Technical liaison for client meetings
- Project Management - LWeb Developer / Senior Web DeveloperLone Star Posse InteractiveJan 2000 - Dec 2004 (5 years)Started as a co-op placement while attending the University of the Fraser Valley and transitioned into a full-time role upon graduation. Working within a small but highly capable agency environment, I helped deliver websites and digital experiences for marketing and advertising campaigns competing alongside much larger firms.
• Designed, developed, and launched custom web solutions for a variety of client engagements.
• Partnered closely with designers, project managers, and clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Served as a technical liaison during client meetings, helping define scope, estimate effort, and guide project execution.
• Contributed across the full project lifecycle, includin
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- Computer Science, Computer ScienceDaytona State CollegeJan 2000 - Dec 2001 (2 years)
- CIS, Computer ScienceUniversity of the Fraser ValleyJan 1998 - Dec 2003 (6 years)
- Business ManagmentHumber CollegeJan 1993 - Dec 1994 (2 years)
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- OOne44 Website - Vesta PropertiesJan 2014Website built using Drupal 7. Custom fluid grid theme using Omega as the base. Some of the site front end functionalities include: » Full-width parallax slideshow on every page (currently utilizes just one slide) » Interactive call to action items on the homepage. » Interactive amenity map. » Interactive site plan and floor plan module.
- WWaves Coffee House WebsiteJan 2013Website built using Drupal 7. Custom responsive theme using Omega as the base. Some of the site front end functionalities include: » Interactive slideshow on the homepage with call to action items. » Sortable drinks menu with expanding information on each drink. » Interactive locations map including a location finder.
- MMilner Heights - Vesta PropertiesNov 2012Website built using Drupal 7. Custom responsive theme using Omega as the base. Some of the site front end functionalities include: » Responsive Slideshow on the homepage » Interactive call to action items on the homepage. » Interactive amenity map. » Interactive site plan and floor plan module.
- JJohn James Sherlock StudioJul 2012John's website is built as a custom WordPress theme. Special features include a full-screen image slideshow with thumbnail navigation.