Brian Henkel
About Brian Henkel
Brian Henkel is a Senior Software Engineer with over a decade of experience in software development, currently working at Smiths Detection in Austin, Texas. He has expertise in debugging tools, cross-platform application development, and automation in Linux environments.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Brian Henkel serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Smiths Detection, a position he has held since 2011. He is based in the Austin, Texas Area. In this role, he focuses on software development and engineering tasks, utilizing his extensive knowledge in debugging tools and software management.
Previous Experience at Applied Signal Technology
Before joining Smiths Detection, Brian worked at Applied Signal Technology as a Software Engineer from 2009 to 2011. During his two-year tenure, he contributed to various software projects, enhancing his skills in software engineering and development.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Brian Henkel studied Computer Science at Texas State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2008. His academic journey also includes an Associate of Science degree in Computer Science from Austin Community College, completed in 2007. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in software development principles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Brian possesses expertise in several technical areas, including debugging tools such as gdb and valgrind. He is proficient in using Qt for developing cross-platform applications and skilled in shell scripting for task automation in Linux environments. Additionally, he has experience with CMake for managing build processes in software development.
Military Service Background
Prior to his career in software engineering, Brian served in the United States Marine Corps as a Sergeant from 2002 to 2006. This experience contributed to his leadership skills and discipline, which he applies in his professional endeavors.