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Brandon Ellis

Is...Technologist

About

Hey, I’m Brandon. I love tackling hard problems with real-world impact, especially when they involve big data, IoT, and virtual worlds. Data isn’t just numbers to me—it’s the fuel that powers the next wave of innovation, bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds in ways we’re only beginning to explore.

Full Stack Software Engineer & Founder

My ideal environment is solving hard problems in small teams. I prefer fast-paced workplaces that put an emphasis on collaboration across teams. I've been told I'm a quick learner and am always opening to learning what is needed to address the problem at hand.

Birthday: 8 April 1996
Website: www.brandonoellis.com
City: Tennessee, USA

Age: 28
Degree: Bachelors, Computer Science
Email: bellis.swe@gmail.com

I believe the future is one where big data, IoT, and endless virtual environments seamlessly blend together. As more devices come online and more systems generate data, the real challenge (and opportunity) lies in processing, structuring, and making sense of it all. Mixed reality will be the ultimate front-end, and big data will be the engine powering it behind the scenes.

Whether it’s Python, backend architecture, Web3, AI, or digital twins, I thrive on building scalable, high-performance systems that don’t just store and process information, but create new ways for people to interact, explore, and build.

Resume

Problem solver and technologist passionate about building systems that bridge the digital and physical worlds. My experience spans IoT, backend development, and real-time data processing, where I focus on making complex technology intuitive and scalable. Whether optimizing infrastructure, designing interactive experiences, or developing backend solutions, I thrive on tackling challenges that drive real-world impact.

Professional Experience

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

2022 - 2025

SpatialGrow

Developed large-scale IoT-enabled controllers using Python (FastAPI & Firebase) to process real-time sensor data.
Built AI-driven automation tools, integrating speech-to-text transcription and LLM-based insights.
Designed and optimized event-driven microservices, improving system scalability and reducing API latency by 40%.
Configured Google Cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for high-availability applications.

Senior Software Engineer

2022 - 2024

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/ALSAC

Engineered real-time user-driven in-person experiences, integrating sensor data with body tracking and cloud-based APIs.
Developed interactive AR/VR applications, integrating Unity3D with REST APIs and real-time media capture.
Designed multi-threaded systems for handling large-scale sensor data, optimizing real-time responsiveness.
Led Docker-based deployments and Kubernetes orchestration to ensure system reliability.

Professional Experience (cont.)

Software Engineer

2019 - 2022

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/ALSAC

Built and integrated real-time projection mapping systems using Flask, TouchDesigner, and WebSockets.
Developed Python-driven backend solutions for event tracking and immersive user interactions.
Designed optimized database schemas to enhance query performance for high-volume applications.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, streamlining deployment workflows.

Education

Bacherlors of Science

2014 - 2019

University of Memphis, Computer Science

Affiliations

Panel Reviewer, NSF

2024 - Current

Committee Member, USDA NRCS

2023 - 2024

Skills

Experienced full-stack software engineer specializing in Python, backend architecture, and IoT-driven systems. Skilled in building scalable, high-performance applications using FastAPI, Django, SQL, and cloud technologies like GCP and AWS. Expertise in designing real-time data pipelines, integrating LLMs, and leveraging CI/CD for efficient deployments.