Brandon R.
About Brandon R.
Brandon R. is a skilled Software Engineer with extensive experience in database design and management, currently working at Apollo.io. He has held various engineering roles at notable companies including Stripe, Moz, and Amazon.com, and possesses expertise in AWS infrastructure and API development.
Current Role at Apollo.io
Brandon R. is currently employed as a Software Engineer at Apollo.io, where he has been working since 2023. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in software development and engineering to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience at Stripe
Before joining Apollo.io, Brandon worked at Stripe as a Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he focused on developing and maintaining software solutions, leveraging his skills in database management and API development.
Professional Background in Software Development
Brandon has a diverse background in software development, having held various positions across multiple companies. He worked at Moz as a Senior Web Engineer II from 2012 to 2020, at Corbis as a Web Developer from 2011 to 2012, and at PopCap Games as a Web Engineer from 2009 to 2011. His early career included a role as a Software Developer at Health Global Connect in 2009 and as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon.com from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Technical Skills
Brandon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. He possesses strong skills in database design and management, with experience in technologies such as Postgres, MySQL, Redis, and MongoDB. Additionally, he is proficient in AWS infrastructure, including Terraform and various AWS services, and has experience with REST and GraphQL API development.
Expertise in Software Engineering Practices
Brandon has a strong foundation in software engineering practices, including unit testing, mock objects, and test-driven development. His programming experience spans multiple languages, including PHP, Perl, C#, and Java, which enhances his versatility as a software engineer.