Bryan Helmkamp
About Bryan Helmkamp
Bryan Helmkamp is the Founder and CEO of Code Climate, where he has led the transformation of the company into a comprehensive engineering analytics platform since 2011. He has a background in software engineering and has contributed to various tech companies, including Fusionary Media and Gilt Groupe.
Work at Code Climate
Bryan Helmkamp has served as the Founder and CEO of Code Climate since 2011. Under his leadership, the company has evolved from a code review tool to a comprehensive engineering analytics platform. He played a significant role in launching the flagship product, Velocity, which provides real-time analytics and custom reports tailored for engineering teams. Additionally, he was instrumental in developing the automated code review tool, Quality, which has supported over 100,000 developers in enhancing code quality.
Previous Work Experience
Before founding Code Climate, Bryan Helmkamp held several positions in software development. He worked as a Web Applications Developer at Fusionary Media and the Michigan House of Representatives for brief periods in 2006 and 2005, respectively. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer at EastMedia Group, Inc. from 2007 to 2008, at Weplay, Inc. from 2008 to 2009, and at Gilt Groupe from 2009 to 2010, all in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Bryan Helmkamp studied at Michigan State University and completed his earlier education at Detroit Catholic Central. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in software engineering and development, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles and projects.
Achievements and Contributions
Bryan Helmkamp has made notable contributions to the field of software development, particularly through his work at Code Climate. He has been key in transitioning the company’s offerings and has authored an article titled 'The Secret to CTO and CEO Alignment,' published on July 20. His initiatives have significantly impacted the way engineering teams approach code quality and analytics.