Garrett Braxton
About Garrett Braxton
Garrett Braxton is a Software Engineer at State Auto Insurance, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in full stack development and has previously served in the US Army and worked in security at Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Work at State Auto Insurance
Garrett Braxton has been employed as a Software Engineer at State Auto Insurance since 2020. In this role, he has gained experience in full stack development, focusing on writing production code in React and Python. He actively participates in product team activities, including conducting stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. His responsibilities also include developing lambdas, building and testing APIs, and working with AWS resources, where he has built two CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, he participated in an apprenticeship program at State Auto through Columbus State Community College, which introduced him to web development.
Previous Experience
Before joining State Auto Insurance, Garrett Braxton worked at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. as a Security Professional from 2019 to 2020. His tenure lasted for seven months at their location in New Albany, Ohio. Prior to that, he served in the US Army as a Power Generation Equipment Repairer from 2013 to 2019, accumulating six years of experience in that role. This diverse background has contributed to his skills and expertise in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Garrett Braxton studied Computer Software Engineering at Columbus State Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science degree from 2019 to 2020. He furthered his education at Franklin University, obtaining a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management from 2021 to 2022. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Certifications and Professional Development
Garrett completed a self-structured course on Udemy to become CompTIA certified, which ignited his interest in programming. This certification reflects his commitment to professional development and staying current in the technology field. His participation in the apprenticeship program at State Auto also highlights his proactive approach to gaining practical experience in web development.