Brian Nichols Griggs
About Brian Nichols Griggs
Brian Nichols Griggs is a Senior Software Engineer II at Carta, where he collaborates with team members and business partners to deliver valuable work. He has a diverse background in software engineering and writing, with experience at notable companies such as Carbon Five, VaynerMedia, and The New York Times.
Work at Carta
Brian Nichols Griggs currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer II at Carta, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he collaborates with team members and business partners to ensure the delivery of valuable and well-defined work. His focus is on shipping maintainable and well-tested code using Python-Django and Typescript-React. Prior to this role, he worked at Carta as a Senior Software Engineer I from 2022 to 2024.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Carta, Brian held various positions in software engineering. He worked at Carbon Five as a Senior Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022 and as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Senior Software Developer at VaynerMedia from 2018 to 2019 and as a Software Developer from 2017 to 2018. His diverse experience in the tech industry has contributed to his skill set in software development.
Background in Media and Photography
Brian has a background in media and photography, having worked at The New York Times in various roles. He was a News Clerk on the Photo Desk from 2008 to 2010 and later served as a Photo Associate for T Magazine from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Photo Editor at Time Inc. for People Magazine from 2015 to 2016. This experience has provided him with a unique perspective on visual storytelling.
Education and Expertise
Brian's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Writing & Media from New York University, which he completed from 2004 to 2007. He also pursued further studies in software engineering at Fullstack Academy, earning a certificate from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he studied Data Science at the University of California, Berkeley, receiving a certificate in 2018, and completed a course in Android Development at Big Nerd Ranch in 2021.
Diverse Skills and Interests
In addition to his technical expertise, Brian possesses a diverse skill set that includes writing and amateur bartending. He has experience in game design, having worked as an accidental game designer. His varied interests contribute to his well-rounded approach to both his professional and personal endeavors.