John Brobston
About John Brobston
John Brobston is a Software Developer and Quantitative Consultant at MassMutual Financial Group in Springfield, MA, with extensive experience in computer science and teaching.
Company
John Brobston is currently employed at MassMutual Financial Group, located in Springfield, MA. He holds dual roles within the company, functioning both as a Software Developer and Quantitative Consultant. MassMutual Financial Group is a mutual life insurance company that also provides services in financial consulting and investment management.
Education and Expertise
John Brobston holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) from Georgia Institute of Technology, which he earned between 1977 and 1979. He furthered his education at The University of Connecticut, achieving a degree in Computer Science from 1985 to 1987. He has extensive knowledge in software development, quantitative analysis, and is skilled in programming languages as well as Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
Background
John Brobston's career spans various roles and sectors. He began as an Experimental Engineer at Hamilton Standard from 1979 to 1985, followed by a role as an Analytical Engineer at Pioneer Systems from 1987 to 1991. He then served as MIS Director at The Cunningham Group for five years. Transitioning to a staff role, he worked as a Floor Manager at A Family Heirloom from 2010 to 2013 and as a Staff Assistant at CTWorks from 2013 to 2015.
Achievements
John Brobston has a diverse professional background with over 15 years of experience in computer science and has extensively managed systems with dozens of terminals and up to a hundred users. Additionally, he has over 10 years of experience in teaching, training, and customer support, assisting hundreds of job seekers to utilize computers and online resources effectively. His instructional experience spans across various settings including college classrooms, small study groups, and individual tutoring.