Brian Oberholtzer
About Brian Oberholtzer
Brian Oberholtzer is the VP of Software Development at Hammerhead in New York, NY, with over 25 years of experience in software engineering and leadership roles.
Title
Brian Oberholtzer holds the position of Vice President of Software Development at Hammerhead in New York, NY.
Professional Background
Brian Oberholtzer has a robust background in software development and engineering leadership roles. He previously worked at AgileTrailblazers as an Agile Practice / Technical Consultant for 9 months (2017-2018). At Zonoff, he served as the Vice President of Engineering for five years (2012-2017) in Malvern, PA. Prior to that, he was the Director of Software Engineering at PRIMA Cinema, Inc. for two years (2010-2012) in Carlsbad, CA. He also held roles at DivX, Inc., firstly as Senior Architect (2009-2010) and then Director of Engineering (2010), all in Malvern, PA. Earlier positions include Principal Systems Architect at AnySource Media LLC (2007-2009), Senior Software Development Manager at Siemens Medical Solutions (2006-2007), and various other roles at Siemens Medical Solutions and Shared Medical Systems (1998-2006).
Education and Expertise
Brian Oberholtzer completed his Master’s in Software Engineering at Penn State Great Valley from 2002 to 2006. He pursued an MBA at Temple University for a year (1992-1993) before deciding not to complete it. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Millersville University, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. With over 25 years of experience, Brian has developed a wide range of skills, including software architecture, agile methodologies, organization building, product planning, and object-oriented programming.
Software Development Leadership
Brian is specialized in software development leadership, with experience spanning administrative and technical roles. He excels in agile methodology and team culture, focusing on achieving positive and predictable product outcomes. His hands-on development experience ranges from server-side to embedded systems and device drivers. He is skilled in organization building, product planning, roadmap creation, and delivery estimation. Brian also offers coaching on leadership and best practices, aiming to create sustainable and scalable products and organizations.
Skills and Specializations
Brian Oberholtzer is proficient in software architecture, development, and agile methodologies. His skills include object-oriented programming, UML, and design patterns. Known for fostering healthy team dynamics, he ensures successful project outcomes through best practices in agile methodologies. His background includes working in both pure software and mixed software/hardware engineering groups, emphasizing sustainable and scalable product development.