BP

Hi! I'm Brandon

I am a software engineer passionate about creating and building things, with a focus on front-end technologies. Currently, I work as a UX Engineer at Jamf, where I design and implement user interfaces to enhance the user experience of our software products. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, conduct user research, create wireframes and prototypes, and ensure seamless integration of design and functionality. I also conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback.

Previously, I worked at McKesson (later Ontada) as a full-stack software engineer, where I served as a Scrum Leader and specialized in front-end development. I contributed to building our design system and rebranding our flagship application, Clear Value Plus.

Outside of work, I am an avid ultra-marathon runner, hiker, dad, and film photography enthusiast. I am always seeking new opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.

If you want to connect, feel free to drop me a line at brandon@pitzen.dev or find me on Mastodon.

Experience

UX Engineer

Jamf

05/2022 - Present

As a UX Engineer at Jamf, my role involves designing and implementing user interfaces that enhance the user experience of our software products. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, conduct user research, and create wireframes and prototypes. I also work closely with developers to ensure the seamless integration of design and functionality. Additionally, I conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on user feedback. Overall, my goal is to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that optimize user satisfaction and engagement.
  • Built an active and thriving design system
  • Supported several JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, Vue, and React
  • Actively worked with developers throughout the product teams to enable streamlined development
  • Conducting usability testing and iterating on designs based on user feedback
  • Implemented a full redesign of our flagship Jamf Pro product to align with the new designs. This brought the app into a more modern design and improved the user experience. This also allowed the developers to fully embrace and adopt our design syatem leading to faster development and a more consistent user experience.
  • Collaborated with the UX team to create a new design system that is used across all of our products. This design system is used by all of our developers and designers to ensure a consistent user experience across all of our products.
  • Wrote and maintained documentation for our design system. This documentation is used by all of our developers and designers to ensure that they are using the design system correctly.
Design Systems
UI/UX
Front-End Development
JavaScript
Angular
Vue
React
Custom Web Components

Sr. Associate Software Engineer, Scrum Master

Mckesson (Ontada)

05/2020 - 05/2022

For two years I worked at McKesson (later moved under the Ontada subsidiary) as a full-stack software engineer. During my time I gained resposibility as a Scrum Leader on our team and further niched down my work into front-end development while helping to build our design system.
  • Implemented a full rebrand of our application to new corporate design
  • Collaborated across teams to implement a design system utilized corporation-wide using React, Chakra and Storybook
  • Partnered with stakeholders and developers to implement a migration of our largest customer to the newest version of our flagship product
  • Designed and implemented completely new features to meet the needs of our largest customers
  • Complete thorough code reviews in GitHub to maintain high quality code
  • Facilitate daily standup, sprint planning, estimations, and sprint reviews for team of 15
  • Identify and resolve impediments to keep work moving forward
  • Ensure the active sprint in JIRA accurately reflects the real world progress
  • Together with the Product Owner, work to prioritize backlog items so they align with present needs
Scrum Master
Design Systems
React
Chakra
Storybook
Data Migrations
Ruby
JIRA
Ruby on Rails

Technical Support Engineer

ArcESB

05/2019 - 11/2019

My tenure as a Technical Support Engineer at ArcESB involved direct interaction with clients to implement AS2 and EDI solutions, developing custom solutions for unique client needs, contributing to the company's knowledge base and documentation, and creating promotional video content for the company's rebranding efforts.
  • Directly implemented AS2 and EDI solutions for Systems Administrators
  • Developed custom solutions for challenging customer use-cases
  • Contributed to online documentation and knowledge base
  • Filmed and edited new promotional video content for company rebrand
AS2
EDI
Customer Solutions
Documentation
Video Marketing
Technical Support
Customer Service

Software Developer

Sandro Tech Solutions

11/2018 - 01/2019

As a Software Developer at Sandro Tech Solutions, I was primarily involved in significant development projects including a complete rebuild of the user authentication system.
  • Responsible for a complete rebuild of the user authentication system
  • Worked closely with a high profile client to build an application that suits their customers unique needs

Back-End Engineering Student

Momentum Learning

07/2018 - 10/2018

A 12-week immersive training program at Momentum Learning, focusing on object-oriented programming and project-based learning, including code reviews, technical presentations, and pair programming.
  • Specialized in Back-End Development; Ruby on Rails
  • Engaged in code review, technical presentations, and pair programming

Manager: A/V Team

Vintage Durham

06/2018 - 03/2020

Manage a team of audio and visual technicians, overseeing training, scheduling, and technical infrastructure implementation at Vintage Durham.
  • Managed growth of technician team from 3 to 10 members
  • Designed and implemented audio and visual systems for new facilities
  • Created a handbook of best practices and troubleshooting steps

Pharmacy Technician

Duke University Hospital

03/2017 - 07/2018

As a Pharmacy Technician at Duke University Hospital, I was involved in compounding medications and improving pharmacy operations.
  • Compounded chemotherapy and supplemental care medications
  • Managed training for new technicians
  • Developed systems for tracking medication usage and expiration

Owner & Founder

Old Anchor Films

07/2013 - 04/2017

Founder of Old Anchor Films, a boutique wedding and commercial film company in Wilmington, handling international and local clients.
  • Managed multiple film projects under strict deadlines
  • Performed roles of photographer, cinematographer, and designer
  • Designed and maintained the company website

Owner & Founder

Hammocks For Hope

11/2015 - 01/2018

Co-founder of Hammocks For Hope, an outdoor equipment manufacturer specializing in ultralight backpacking gear.
  • Achieved cost reduction of over 75% per hammock
  • Handled product design, production, and customer satisfaction
  • Managed graphic and website design, ensuring proper inventory levels