BBBrent Brain
@brentbrain
Cloud-native software engineer with a passion for clean architecture.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
As a cloud-native software engineer with over 5 years of experience, I specialize in designing high-impact backend systems and scalable AWS infrastructure. My journey has been marked by a commitment to clean architecture and developer experience, which I believe are crucial for driving cloud innovation. At Televox, I transformed a proof-of-concept Agent Chat product into a production-grade platform, significantly enhancing deployment efficiency and operational quality.
My role as a Software Engineer has allowed me to architect and launch scalable APIs for AWS Connect, reducing manual provisioning time by 99%. I have also automated CI/CD pipelines using Terraform and GitHub Actions, cutting deployment time by 90%. My passion for mentoring and technical writing has enabled me to lead teams in adopting best practices, including TDD methodologies and modern deployment strategies, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple projects.
Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to continuous improvement and modernization, advocating for innovative AWS technologies that enhance service scalability and flexibility. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy building AI-driven tooling that streamlines engineering workflows, contributing to both productivity boosts and successful hackathon outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Televox
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Transformed a proof-of-concept Agent Chat product into a production-grade platform used across multiple Docker clients and AWS accounts. Automated Terraform and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, cutting deployment time by 90% and ensuring production gating. Architected and launched a scalable API for AWS Connect, supporting multi-tenant operations and reducing manual provisioning time by 99%.
Software Engineer
John Deere
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Led the full stack development overhaul of a legacy product, resulting in a more efficient and user-friendly UI and refactored code. Implemented a micro-service architecture using AWS Lambda/SQS, significantly improving service scalability and flexibility. Built AI-driven tooling to streamline internal engineering workflows, contributing to multiple hackathon wins.
Cloud Security Engineer
John Deere
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Delivered a scalable IAM policy governance system managing 63,000+ policies through GitHub documents and AWS Lambda. Developed a self-service network security configuration platform using Terraform and GitHub for managing AWS security groups. Advocated for the adoption of innovative AWS technologies, including State Machines, driving continuous improvement.
Vulnerability Management Analyst
John Deere
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Built a Python-based inventory system managing over 100,000 devices, saving 8+ hours/month in manual effort. Acted as Team SME for technologies/tools including Drone, Terraform, Python, AWS, and React.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IUIowa State University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Computer Science. Gained foundational knowledge in programming, algorithms, and software development principles.
CCCoe College
Bachelor of Arts, Physics, Mathematics
Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, specializing in Physics and Mathematics. Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills through rigorous coursework in scientific and mathematical theories.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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