Brandon Groves
About Brandon Groves
Brandon Groves is a Senior Software Engineer and Scrum Master at Hitachi Vantara, with extensive experience in software engineering and data integration. He has worked at notable companies such as Lockheed Martin and Pentaho, and holds a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Brandon Groves has been employed at Hitachi Vantara since 2015, serving as a Senior Software Engineer and Scrum Master. His role involves overseeing software development processes and facilitating agile methodologies within the team. He contributes to the integration of big data and IoT solutions, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and generating new revenue streams for organizations. His work supports the company's mission to provide innovative data solutions.
Previous Experience at Lockheed Martin
Before joining Hitachi Vantara, Brandon Groves worked at Lockheed Martin from 2008 to 2012 as a Software Engineer. During his four years in Bethesda, Maryland, he gained experience in software development within a high-tech environment. This role helped him build a strong foundation in engineering principles and software design.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Groves holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Central Florida, which he completed from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2002 to 2007. His educational background equips him with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate big data and IoT solutions effectively.
Contributions to Pentaho
At Pentaho, a Hitachi Group Company, Brandon Groves has played a significant role in the development of the unified data integration and analytics platform. This platform is utilized in over 15,000 product deployments and serves approximately 1,500 commercial customers. His contributions focus on delivering governed data to enhance analytics capabilities across various environments.
Career Path and Other Roles
Brandon Groves has a diverse career path that includes working as a Web Application Developer at the University of Central Florida from 2012 to 2015. He also worked as a Software Engineer at Sensata Technologies from 2006 to 2008. These roles have contributed to his extensive experience in software engineering and application development.