Chris Brett

Frontend Developer

• https://www.chrisbrett.info/
• https://github.com/chic-geek/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-brett-cb39/

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• HTML5/CSS

• React

• Jest

• GraphQL

• Git/Github

• Typescript

• NextJS

• Ruby/Rails

• Styled components </aside>

Overview

London-based Frontend developer keen on crafting clean, functional products that address real customer needs. I thrive in collaborative environments that promote pairing and snubs silos. With a mindset geared towards continuous learning, I embrace the ever-evolving nature of software development, and always eager to explore new challenges.

Experience

Nala Payments – Frontend Developer : May 24 - Present

Enabling fast, low-cost international money transfers to Africa and Asia.

• Led UX enhancements to internal admin tooling using React, TypeScript, and MUI, improving operational workflow efficiency and usability for customer support and operations teams.
• Designed, architected and delivered task management system improvements, streamlining workflows and reducing task completion friction for cross-functional operations teams.
• Scaled financial crime tooling from side project to robust production system, introducing comprehensive end-to-end testing via Playwright and improving reliability and maintainability.
• Implemented frontend features that also required backend changes, contributing Go API updates where needed to unblock delivery of new features.

Sabbatical : Aug 23 - Present

I've recently focused on family, personal development, and select personal projects, leveraging NextJS, Prisma, and advanced techniques like RSCs and optimistic UIs to improve development and user experiences.

Qatalog – Frontend Developer : Feb 22 - Aug 23

AI-driven enterprise solution aimed at enhancing business efficiency and decision-making. Acquired by ClickUp in 2025.

• Led the development process reworking the application for mobile devices, ensuring that essential features were accessible across a range of devices where previously not. This involved working closely with the design team to ensure the user experience was consistent and intuitive.
• Contributed to developing and expanding the internal React component library, enhancing platform scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborated in the re-architecting of the client-side application, focusing on enhancing code reusability and integrating an upgraded component/design system.
• Maintained and led the development of new features such as a mention system for a Notion-like documentation tool, enhancing the UX and increasing user engagement within the product.