Full-stack developer and architect in Orlando, Florida
I build the parts people use and the parts that keep them running — healthcare platforms at scale, autonomous rovers at NASA, and a few games when nobody is looking.
I specialize in crafting robust, scalable solutions that bridge the gap between front-end innovation and back-end efficiency.
With a foundation in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida, I pair technical depth with a collaborative mindset. My goal is to contribute to a forward-thinking team, delivering high-quality solutions and building products that make a real impact.
I look forward to meeting.
February 2022 — Present
MediaLab, Vastian
I design, develop and maintain web applications that support healthcare and laboratory operations. I work across teams to deliver user-friendly, scalable and secure solutions — optimizing performance, implementing responsive designs, and keeping everything compliant with industry standards.
June 2020 — February 2022
The Garage
I led a team of developers through critical issues and new products, using object-oriented and service-oriented methods. I owned the technical quality of what we shipped and the timelines behind it, automated redundant DevOps work like server configuration and deployments, and kept the application architecture aligned with the business as it grew.
April 2019 — June 2020
The Garage
I built and maintained a population health management and telehealth platform connecting hospitals, providers, physicians and patients around better care at lower cost. I worked every layer of new and existing applications, untangled legacy code, and documented both.
September 2018 — July 2019
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
I developed automated operations that let fleets of vehicles communicate and carry out tasks together, using the Robot Operating System along with AI and machine learning to partially and fully automate robotic systems. I also designed scheduling algorithms for autonomous systems, turning large volumes of state, constraint and event data into actions aligned with higher-level objectives.
December 2017 — April 2019
RTC Group Inc.
I diagnosed and resolved technical issues from phone and ticketing systems using VNC, RDP, FTP and MySQL. I wrote custom HTML email receipts for clients, debugged and tested machines, services and experimental products, and kept customer records accurate so open issues closed quickly.
August 2019
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
At UCF I built a broad skill set that still shapes how I work. I competed in UCF Hackathons, built applications with peers well beyond coursework, and took up lifelong learning as a habit rather than a slogan.
May 2017
Associate of Science
FSCJ is where I learned to take problems apart and stay with them. I made the Dean's List nearly every semester and graduated at the top of my class.
An open-source simulation and control stack for NASA's regolith-mining rover, built on ROS with the Florida Space Institute. Autonomous routines, fleet coordination and a Gazebo world to fly them in.
Open on GitHub
An incremental clicker game where the numbers get out of hand quickly, by design.
Open on GitHub
A game published on itch.io. Playable in the browser, no install required.
Play on itch.io
A mobile application built to put a client's day-to-day workflow in one place.
Open on GitHub
Splits a check between friends and settles who owes what, without the group chat math.
Open on GitHubChristopher Taliaferro stands out as a highly skilled and results-driven developer. His ability to tackle complex technical challenges while ensuring a seamless user experience speaks to his deep understanding of both front-end and back-end development. He consistently delivers high-quality, scalable solutions on time, and his ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, combined with his collaborative spirit, makes him an invaluable team member.
Based on my time with Christopher Taliaferro, I can confirm that he is a highly intelligent and hard working student with a tremendous drive to reach his goals. He is able to take up any difficult assignment in the field of study that he is passionate about. He follows the scientific process and has the competence and enthusiasm to see the fine details and the big picture.
Christopher Taliaferro is an amazing developer with a real talent for solving tough problems. He has a knack for making complex tasks seem simple and always delivers work that's clean and efficient. What I really admire is how quickly he learns new skills and applies them in a way that makes an immediate impact. If you're looking for someone who's both talented and dedicated, Christopher is your guy.
Open to conversations about new work. The fastest way to reach me is email.