Brandon Evans
About Brandon Evans
Brandon Evans is a Platform Engineer at Emotive, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in engineering and marketing, with experience in several tech startups and a dual-degree from Stanford University.
Work at Emotive
Brandon Evans has been employed at Emotive as a Platform Engineer since 2021. He has contributed to the company's platform development for three years while based in Portland, Oregon. His role involves leveraging his technical skills to enhance backend systems and improve overall platform performance.
Previous Experience in Tech Startups
Prior to joining Emotive, Brandon worked at Thrive Market as a Platform Engineer from 2020 to 2021. He also held positions at Aspiration, where he served as a Senior Backend Engineer for 10 months in 2019 and as a Backend Engineer from 2016 to 2019. His experience spans over six years in fast-paced, VC-funded tech startups, focusing on backend engineering.
Educational Background
Brandon Evans studied at Stanford University, where he earned a dual-degree with a Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) with Honors and a Bachelor of Arts in English. He also attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completing the Summer Institute for General Management, where he received the Dean's Award for Excellence, recognizing him as one of the top 10% of participants.
Early Career and Marketing Experience
Brandon began his career at Hyperink, where he worked as Lead Digital Marketer from 2011 to 2012 and later as Head of Operations from 2012 to 2013. These roles in the San Francisco Bay Area provided him with foundational experience in operations and digital marketing before transitioning to backend engineering.