About Me
I’m Chris Gildner, an IT Architect and digital commerce leader with 25+ years designing, scaling, and securing enterprise ecommerce platforms and applications.
I bridge strategy and execution – building business cases that secure funding, leading cross-functional teams through development, cloud migrations, and platform launches, and shipping consumer products that drive measurable growth.
Technology
Full-stack developer, engineer, and architect
- Full-Stack Development
- Database Administration (MySQL, SQL Server)
- DevOps (Git, CI/CD, Code Scanning)
- Cloud Architecture (AWS)
- Ecommerce (Adobe Commerce, Shopify)
Team Leadership
Mentor, strategist, and project manager
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Business Case Development
- Budget ownership
- Project Management (Agile, Waterfall, & Hybrid)
Contact me to discuss how I can collaborate with you on your projects. I'm available for freelance, contract work, and full-time employment.
Professional Experience
2023 / Present
Information Technology Architect
DaySpring Cards / Hallmark Cards
- Architecture
- Strategy
- Team Leadership
2015 / 2023
Consumer Technology Director
DaySpring Cards / Hallmark Cards
- Project Management
- Development
2005 / 2020
Founder / Principal
Charis Interactive
- Sales / Client Care
- Development
2000 / 2015
Consumer Technology Manager
DaySpring Cards
- Development
- Email Marketing