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New York, NY
Howard Dean Watts
Founding Staff Software Engineer at Chronograph.peCreator of WordTree.app

Hey there. I am a software developer based in New York, currently at Chronograph Private Equity, where I lead the development of tools to automate the extraction of unstructured data from our clients.

Technical Experience

With over a decade of professional experience as a software engineer, I've had the opportunity to work with a wide range of cutting-edge technologies.

I'm passionate about continuously learning and applying new technologies to build innovative solutions. Here's a selection of tools I've worked with throughout my career.

"[Dean] has helped me develop as an engineer more than he probably realizes."
JUNIOR ENGINEER POST PROMOTION
"A strong sense of humility, which when paired with [his] incredible technical skills, is the winning combo that defines the "Dean" brand."
FORMER ENGINEERING MANAGER
"Dean excels in working on large projects, no matter the complexity he is on top of it and gets it done well."
SENIOR COWORKER
"Dean always makes time to help out with questions as they come up and lend a hand."
SENIOR ENGINEER
"Hard to imagine anyone who's attitude is better, to be honest. Positive, energetic, and consistent every day."
ENGINEERING MANAGER
"Really appreciate all the help [Dean] gave but more importantly am thankful for the laughs and for making the transition into my first real job pretty seamless."
FORMER COWORKER
"[Dean has] set the baseline for what it means to be a good coworker. I have found myself thinking "What would Dean do?""
FORMER COWORKER

Soft Skills & Testimonials

Working in software is not an individual sport. It requires empathy, communication, and collaboration. Strong technical skills are important, but the ability to listen, adapt, and work effectively with others is what truly drives impactful software development and team growth.

In that vein, I believe that soft skills are a key to being a force multiplier. Whether through mentorship, clear documentation, or refining developer workflows, I work hard to raise the floor so that every engineer can contribute at their best. Great teams aren't just built on individual talent but on the systems and support that help everyone thrive. By investing in people as much as in code, we can ensure long-term success for both the team and the software we create.

WordTree

WordTree is a cross-platform app built with React Native and Expo. It challenges players to think strategically and plan ahead while testing their vocabulary.

Initially developed in 2023 as an experiment in cross-platform application development, WordTree has since grown into a thriving game with over 1,000 active users. Give it a try!