Craig Hoffman
Things I've made and done.
Throughout the years, I've immersed myself in a myriad of projects, blurring the lines between my professional endeavors and personal pursuits. Among these, certain personal applications stand out as proud accomplishments. Leveraging open-source frameworks like Rails, Jekyll, Kamal, and even pure vanilla HTML (like this site), I've crafted digital experiences that reflect my ethos.
On-Sight Images serves as a personal showcase. Just as onsighting in climbing demands adaptability and problem-solving in the moment, my approach to development embraces simplicity, efficiency, and purposeful design. I firmly believe that the most elegant solutions arise from a commitment to simplicity over complexity.
Away from the screen, I find solace and inspiration in the great outdoors. A lengthy trail run has often proven the remedy for many a problem, while the majesty of the mountains never fails to humble me. Fresh snowfall is a delight I eagerly welcome, and the thrill of angling for large trout on 6x line is simply exhilarating. 🏃 🏔️ ❄️ 🎣 📷
Professional Summary
Managing web applications demands strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong leadership. As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, at University of Colorado and NOAA / Global Systems Laboratory, I led efforts to modernize public-facing weather forecasting and real-time communication platforms by improving the deployment architecture, tech stack, and user (UI/UX) experience. As the founder of TroutLeader, a platform dedicated to fly fishing enthusiasts providing resources and community engagement, I combined my entrepreneurial spirit with a profound passion for angling to develop user-centered digital solutions. My unique blend of business ownership, engineering expertise, and leadership has created a platform for anglers to make informed fishing decisions using real-time river flow and social analytics.
Volunteer and Recognitions
- Running Rivers Volunteer: 2022 - Current
- 3x Troutman Finisher, 2022, 2023, 2024.
- Certified AMGA SPI Rock Climbing Guide
- Boulder Climbing Community Board of Directors: 2012 - 2019
- NOAA Team Member of the month December, 2021
- Published Adventure Lifestyle Photographer
Lets Talk
I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations. If you'd like to chat about a project, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out to me at the following email address:
choffman at eclimb dot netProjects
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TroutLeaderTroutLeader is your Community-Driven Guide for Informed Fishing Decisions.
Troutleader.com
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Craig Hoffman PhotographyProfessional. Lovely commercial adventure lifestyle photography focusing on fly fishing, rock climbing, and other adventure sports.
CraigHoffmanPhotography.com
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Craig Hoffman ResumeOpen to work. View my resume with Google Docs.
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