Software Engineer

Bio
Hello, my name is Brandon Zeek. This is my professional website where I show some of my side projects, work experience, and drop the occasional blog post. My hope is that it will give you deeper insight into my skills as a Software Engineer and me as a person.
Work Experience
Software Engineer
PartnerCentric
Jan 2020 – PresentREMOTE - Austin, TX
I developed and maintained several SaaS products and APIs (Fuse, TopRank, Block&Filter, Control Suite) with a stack based on the following technologies: Golang, Python, NodeJS, MySQL (RDS), Postgres (Redshift), React and several AWS products such as Lambda, Glue, Cloudwatch, CodeCommit, Codebuild, S3 and DynamoDB.
I led a team of software contractors to meet the goals of the business during the outbreak of Covid-19.
Lead Developer
HMG Creative
Feb 2018 – Jan 2020Austin, TX
As Lead Developer at this Marketing Agency I've worked on a variety of projects across many different industries. I managed all aspects of backend code development, estimated project timelines, composed Technical Documentation, Proposals, and acted as Project Manager for the projects I was engaged in. I worked with a variety of technology stacks including: PHP, Laravel, Ruby, JavaScript, Vue.js, React, WordPress, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS, SASS, MySQL, and many others.
Software Developer
GoMedigap (eHealth)
Nov 2014 – Oct 2017Round Rock, TX
Developed a CRM with a PHP/Laravel backend and HTML/JavaScript frontend with all of the standard functionality of an Enterprise CRM. GoMedigap was eventually acquired by eHealth and the proprietary technology we developed was absorbed by eHealth into their own systems.
Web Developer
Encore Talent Productions
April 2012 – January 2014Cincinnati, OH
- I built a web app using Python and PHP in the Symfony Framework that allowed Judges to adjudicate dance competitions replacing manual Excel spreadsheets and a paper system.
- I built the company’s eCommerce store with PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery on a Linux Server.
- Used WordPress and custom PHP to build the company website.
- Built and deployed hardened and encrypted Linux Servers to store company files.
Freelance
March 2011 – January 2014Austin, TX
- Converted PSDs to WordPress sites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, and Bootstrap.
- Worked closely with design teams to implement designs that were responsive, performance optimized, and easy to maintain for non-technical clients.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science in Biology (B.A.Sc.)
University of Cincinnati
2011 – 2014- Major in Biological Science with Minor in Computer Science.
- President of the Pre-Med Association.
- Active Volunteer at the West Chester Hospital for 2 years.
- Active Member of the Board for the Multicultural Club.
- Active Member of the Speaking Club.
Hobbies & Interests
- Augmented Reality
- Virtual Reality
- Ocean Exploration
- Music Production
- Computer Generated Art
- Science Fiction
- Fitness
- Meditation
- Biohacking