Bryson Hotopp
About Bryson Hotopp
Bryson Hotopp is a software engineer at Life.Church, where he has worked since 2019. He is also the founder and CEO of Umbrella Labs, LLC, a position he has held since 2012.
Work at Life.Church
Bryson Hotopp has been employed at Life.Church since 2019, serving as a YouVersion Software Engineer. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of the YouVersion Bible app, which is widely used for accessing biblical texts and resources. His tenure at Life.Church spans over five years, during which he has been involved in various projects aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality.
Background in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Bryson Hotopp worked as a Senior Web Developer at Bolger + Battle from 2015 to 2019. In this capacity, he focused on web development projects that required technical expertise and collaboration with clients. His experience in software development has been further complemented by his role at Umbrella Labs, LLC, which he founded in 2012, where he serves as Founder and CEO.
Education and Expertise
Bryson Hotopp has pursued a diverse educational background. He studied Civil Engineering and Mathematics at Michigan Technological University from 2006 to 2007. He later attended Great Lakes Christian College, focusing on History and Theology from 2007 to 2008. His studies continued at Northwood University, where he engaged in International Business from 2011 to 2013, and he achieved a degree in International Business with a concentration in Supply Chain Management at Ashford University from 2016 to 2018.
Previous Work Experience
Bryson Hotopp has held various positions prior to his current roles. He worked as a Retail Stocking employee at Walmart for two months in 2009 and as a Consultative Sales associate at Sears Holdings Corporation from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he served as a Social Media Intern at Big Brothers Big Sisters in the Heart of Michigan in 2012 for seven months and was a Student Employee at Michigan Technological University in 2007 for five months.
Language Studies
Since 2014, Bryson Hotopp has been studying at the Goethe Institut in Dresden, where he has been focusing on achieving proficiency in the German language. This language study reflects his commitment to personal and professional development, enhancing his communication skills in a global context.