Chad Bryant
About Chad Bryant
Chad Bryant is a Principal Architect at Benefitfocus, where he has worked since 2008. He has a background in computer science and sociology and has held various roles in software development and architecture throughout his career.
Work at Benefitfocus
Chad Bryant has been employed at Benefitfocus since 2008, serving as a Principal Architect for 16 years. In this role, he has led a core senior team in a modernization effort aimed at transitioning core legacy products to cloud-native solutions. His contributions include architecting the backend architecture for the first native Benefitfocus iOS app, as well as developing the API gateway and backend API. His focus on optimal system designs emphasizes performance, scalability, maintainability, and availability.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at Benefitfocus, Chad Bryant held several positions in the technology sector. He worked at Hartness International as a Programmer/Analyst from 1996 to 1997. He then served as a Senior Lead Developer at TiBA Solutions, LLC from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he was the Chief Architect at Orange Bees for a brief period in 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to various projects in the Greenville, South Carolina area.
Education and Expertise
Chad Bryant studied at Charleston Southern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Sociology from 1991 to 1995. He also attended Dorman High School from 1987 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive hands-on experience in building enterprise Java and .Net applications, as well as his involvement in the development of frameworks for automated inbound and outbound EDI processing.
Technical Contributions
Chad Bryant has made significant technical contributions throughout his career. He played a key role in architecting the backend systems for the Benefitfocus iOS app, ensuring robust API integration. His work in designing optimal system architectures focuses on critical aspects such as performance, scalability, maintainability, and availability. Additionally, he has been involved in developing new frameworks and applications that enhance automated EDI processing.