Brandt Welch
About Brandt Welch
Brandt Welch is a Senior Software Engineer at Hopper with a background in software development and engineering roles at Amazon and Capital One.
Current Role at Hopper
Brandt Welch is currently a Senior Software Engineer at Hopper. He joined the company in June 2023 and has since been contributing his expertise in software engineering to the organization. His role involves developing and optimizing software solutions that align with Hopper's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Before joining Hopper, Brandt Welch worked at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer. He was with the company for a year, from 2020 to 2021, working in Irvine, California. His responsibilities included developing scalable software solutions and improving existing systems to enhance Amazon's technological capabilities.
Tenure at Capital One
Brandt Welch has held multiple roles at Capital One in McLean, Virginia. Starting as a Software Engineering Intern in 2017, he later became an Associate Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019 and then a Senior Associate Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020. During his time there, he was involved in developing financial software applications and enhancing the company's digital infrastructure.
Academic Background
Brandt Welch studied at the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science between 2014 and 2018. His academic experience provided him with solid foundational knowledge in computer science, which he later applied in various professional roles.
Early Career and Internships
Brandt Welch's early career features several internships and tutoring positions. He interned as a Network Technology Intern at Time Warner Cable from 2014 to 2016 in Herndon, Virginia. Additionally, he worked as a Computer Science Tutor and a Teacher's Assistant at the University of Virginia. These roles lasted from 2015 to 2017, providing him with valuable teaching and technical experience.