Chris Escalante is an accomplished full-stack developer and senior programmer based in Topeka, Kansas, with a robust career in web application development and digital solutions across prominent regional institutions.
At the University of Kansas, Chris plays a key role as Senior Programmer, working on complex software projects that underpin the university’s educational, research, and administrative initiatives.
Before joining KU, Chris was a programmer at Ogden Publications, a leading publisher of titles such as Mother Earth News, Mother Earth Living, Cappers, Grit, Farm Collector, and Steam Tractor. At Ogden, he contributed to building and maintaining numerous high-traffic magazine and content websites, developing enterprise web features and ensuring robust, scalable infrastructure for their digital properties.
Chris attended DeVry University and brings a broad technical toolkit with a particular proficiency in Symfony, PHP, Javascript, CSS, HTML, e-commerce solutions, and web performance optimization. Colleagues laud him for his reliability, collaborative spirit, and innovative problem-solving in environments that depend on secure, highly available digital platforms.
With his dedication to advancing the frontiers of digital technology, Chris continues to make a significant impact on the online landscape.