Selected work

The following is a selection of my engineering work in previous roles.

Modus Create

As a software engineer in the product studio team, I improved apps for Atlassian JIRA and Confluence Cloud. Due to my background in design, my focus was on front end engineering.

Highlights:

Published documentation for dev environment setup and configuration for each GitHub repo.
Implemented dark mode on JIRA and Confluence Cloud apps.
Contributed and assisted the team's CI/CD pipeline with Docker compose.
Collaborated and participated in code reviews and submitting PRs.

Agency

Consulting

Enterprise

Figma

Engineering

Handlebars

CSS

TypeScript

JavaScript

Postgres

Docker

Web

GoodRx

As a designer in the GoodRx Health team, I built various data visualization projects using d3.js, JavaScript, and Vega.

Highlights:

Designed a new user flow for finding and redeeming prescription drug discount coupons, which improved conversion by 2.5x.
Built data visualizations featured in Good Morning America, ABC News, and The Motley Fool.
Published health fact sheets to advocate for policy change for prescription drug prices (S.2554 - Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act & S.2553 - Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018).

Startup

Seed

Series A

Healthcare

IPO

Engineering

Prototyping

Data Visualization

JavaScript

Vega

d3.js

Web

Mobile

TaskRabbit

Many of my tasks as a designer at TaskRabbit heavily involved prototyping in code using JavaScript.

Highlights:

Optimized the CSS for the TaskRabbit support pages.
Organized the process for standardizing the design system.
Supported the company rebrand/reboot, leading to brand improvement and higher bookings.
Prototyped new Tasker web and mobile features, leading to increased revenue.

Startup

Series C

Marketplace

Acquisition

Engineering

CSS

JavaScript

Prototyping

Framer

Design System

Web

Mobile

Iodine (acquired by GoodRx)

Built many prototypes and data visualizations in JavaScript and d3.js.

Highlights:

Overhauled the drug alternative pages for consumers to be better informed about making decisions, which increased overall session time and traffic for iodine.com.
Designed a new live feature called "Ask a Pharmacist", which resulted in higher engagement on iodine.com.
Won the 2018 Webby Award for Best Health Website.

Startup

Healthcare

Acquisition

Engineering

JavaScript

Prototyping

Data Visualization

Vega

d3.js

Web

Mobile

Pathstream

Besides my design responsibilities at Pathstream, I supported the creation of the design system and wrote the CSS for the website.

Highlights:

Optimized the CSS for the new website.
Co-created a new design system using Storybook with an engineer.
Enhanced the entire student user experience by designing features within the proprietary Learning Management System to improve accessibility and engagement.
Created essential features for college instructors by utilizing feedback to implement solutions to facilitate better communication, organization, and support for courses and students.

Startup

Series A

Education

Engineering

CSS

Design System

Storybook

Prototyping

InVision

Web

Mobile

Clover Health

Collaborated and supported the entire company to create and improve internal processes for product development, especially between engineering, design, and product. Learning how to build a startup + team from the ground up was a fun opportunity!

Highlights:

Contributed to the styling and writing CSS for various projects including the provider directory search and formulary search.
Redesigned the home visit experience for Nurse Practitioners (NPs), which saved two daily hours and increased revenue by 8x.
Collaborated with an external agency and internal teams to deploy the first branded version of the Clover Health website, leading to higher brand visibility.
Contributed to the product development process by organizing all the teams, leading to better collaboration, communication, and transparency across departments.

Startup

Seed

Series A

Healthcare

IPO

Prototyping

CSS

Design System

Web

Mobile

Side projects

An assortment of projects I work on for fun! It usually includes AI engineering, game development, and pixel art.

Rat with wings

I made a Flappy Bird clone to familiarize myself with a game engine. Built in Unity with C#.

Unity

Game Development

Figma

Engineering

Scripting

Game Engine

Web

Translator: AI Polyglot

I built an AI-powered language translation app. Built in JavaScript and the OpenAI API.

OpenAI

Engineering

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

API

Web

Figma

Zodiacus board game

I'm an avid board gamer who always wanted to make my own game. Zodiacus is currently in the alpha stage with playtesting.

Game Design

3D Printing

Tabletop

Board Game

Figma

Playtesting

Project EDR

I'm developing a Roguelike Action Adventure Platformer with RPG elements set in a world similar to Earth's natural history.

Unity

Game Development

Engineering

Scripting

Game Engine

Figma

👋 Hi, I'm Chris Lam. Nice to meet you!

Experience & skills

🤖 Engineering

🎨 Design

Selected work

Modus Create

Highlights:

GoodRx

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TaskRabbit

Highlights:

Iodine (acquired by GoodRx)

Highlights:

Pathstream

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Clover Health

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Side projects

Rat with wings

Translator: AI Polyglot

Zodiacus board game

Project EDR