About

Building Practical Software for Real-World Teams

Software project manager and developer focused on automation, industrial software, AI workflows, and digital tools that help teams work faster and more effectively.

Profile

I combine software development, product thinking, and hands-on manufacturing experience to build tools that solve practical problems. My work includes web platforms, production software, AI assistants, automated workflows, CAD-based systems, and customer-facing digital products.

I currently manage and support software products for manufacturing equipment, helping move projects from early planning through delivery, release, and ongoing improvement. I enjoy taking taking a look at a problem, identifying the right solution, and turning it into clear, reliable tools for both customers and internal teams.

Focus Areas

Software Product & Project Management
AI Workflows & Process Automation
Manufacturing and Production Software
Web Applications & Customer Tools

Capabilities

Project Management Product Planning Web Development Software Development AI Automation Prompt Engineering CAD & 3D Modeling Production Workflows Application Support Product Testing SEO & Marketing Video Production

My background also includes CNC and laser cutting, 3D printing, technical sales, photography, Photoshop, and hands-on fabrication.

Outside of work, I serve in my church’s technical and youth ministries as an audio engineer, lighting operator, bassist, and tech team leader.

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Selected Work

Projects & Product Impact

I build practical software, AI workflows, digital products, and marketing tools that help teams work faster and serve customers better.

Industrial Software / Automation

EasyFrame Machine Software

Project manager for software that powers EasyFrame’s automated marking and cutting systems. We use linear optimization to reduce material waste, processes production files from major design platforms, tracks cut completion, and re-optimizes remaining cuts as production needs change.

Industrial Automation Production Optimization Machine Software

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Web Application / Operations

EasyFrame Cloud

A cloud-based shop management solution providing a paperless workflow for EasyFrame customers. My longest-standing and most technically complex project — continuously developed since January 2022.

Web App Cloud Management Automation

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AI / Automation

EasyFrame AI File Checker

Built an AI tool to automatically check and validate EasyFrame saw files for issues, reducing manual review time.

Abacus AIAnalysis

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AI / Automation

EasyFrame AI Wall Builder

Built an AI workflow that turns plain-language wall-building requests into production-ready EasyFrame saw files — eliminating the need to spend hours learning expensive design software. Deployed on Abacus AI and used daily in production.

Abacus AIPrompt Engineering

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AI / Customer Support

EasyFrame AI Support Assistant

A custom ChatGPT fork used internally and by customers for questions, support, and troubleshooting about the EasyFrame Saw and software. Reduced repetitive support load and improved customer self-service.

ChatGPTPrompt Engineering

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Web Design / Marketing

EasyFrame Saw Website

Redesigned the EasyFrame Saw website from the ground up and developed new marketing content — growing monthly traffic from approximately 1,000 to 15,000 visits. My favorite website I've designed.

HTML/CSS/JSSEOMarketing

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Desktop Software / C#

EasyCut List Creator

My first shipped desktop application — a cut list generator built with C#, WPF, and XAML. Demonstrated my ability to move beyond web development into native application development.

C#WPFXAML

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Creative / Video Production

Marketing Videos

Shot and produced a series of marketing videos for EasyFrame products. Demonstrates the ability to bridge technical, product, and creative work — from scripting to final edit.

Video EditingPhotoshop

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Work Experience

Software Project Manager

April 2026 – Present

Simpson Strong-Tie

Leading product and delivery across multiple internal software applications for Simpson Strong-Tie equipment. Coordinating cross-functional teams, managing roadmaps, and driving features from scoping through release.

Web & Software Developer

January 2023 – April 2026

Simpson Strong-Tie

Continued full-stack web and software development following Simpson Strong-Tie's acquisition of Estiframe Technologies. Maintained and expanded existing platforms while contributing to new internal tooling.

Web & Software Developer

January 2022 – January 2023

Estiframe Technologies

Built and launched the easyframesaw.com website and developed multiple internal software applications used daily in production.

Software Sales & Support

January 2022 – January 2023

Estiframe Technologies

Sold and supported hsbcad — a 3D CAD design platform — alongside the in-house developed EasyFrame Cloud, helping customers transition to a fully paperless shop workflow.

3D CAD Building Designer

August 2021 – January 2022

Estiframe Technologies

Used CAD-based software to 3D model and prefabricate homes, producing accurate material lists, panel sheets, and layout sheets for manufacturing.

Senior Project Development Manager

March 2020 – August 2021

Care Caboodle

Led a 3-person team building a feature-heavy web platform and two companion apps. Owned project planning, feature prioritization, and cross-team coordination.

IT Technician

March 2021 – August 2021

Golden Years In-Home Senior Care

Overhauled the company's digital presence — rebuilt the website, set up automated email and SMS workflows, and integrated a new CRM to improve lead management and reduce manual follow-up.

Education

Graduated

March 2021 - March 2022

Lambda Web Development School (Now called Bloom Tech)

I learned:

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, NodeJS, React, SQL

Graduated

August 2016 - June 2020

Pleasant Grove High School

The important classes I took were CAD, Mechatronics, Design and Implementation, Principles of Engineering, Woodworking, and Yearbook

In those classes I learned how to do: CAD, woodwork, welding, metal work, wiring, arduino, minimal levels of coding, work with robots, CNC, laser-cut, 3D and 2D design, 3D and 2D printing, use power tools, photoshop, video editing, word docs, powerpoint, and excel

Software Project Manager & Developer

Christian Farnsworth

About

Building Practical Software for Real-World Teams

Profile

Focus Areas

Capabilities

Selected Work

Projects & Product Impact

EasyFrame Machine Software

EasyFrame Cloud

EasyFrame AI File Checker

EasyFrame AI Wall Builder

EasyFrame AI Support Assistant

EasyFrame Saw Website

EasyCut List Creator

Marketing Videos

Work Experience

Software Project Manager

Simpson Strong-Tie

Web & Software Developer

Simpson Strong-Tie

Web & Software Developer

Estiframe Technologies

Software Sales & Support

Estiframe Technologies

3D CAD Building Designer

Estiframe Technologies

Senior Project Development Manager

Care Caboodle

IT Technician

Golden Years In-Home Senior Care

Education

Graduated

Lambda Web Development School (Now called Bloom Tech)

Graduated

Pleasant Grove High School

At a Glance

Experience Built Around Practical Results

7

Software & Digital Projects Delivered

263

Customers and Internal Teams Supported

10250

Hours Building, Supporting & Improving Software

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