Brandon Charnick

Senior Application Developer | Specializing in full stack solutions
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About

Dynamic and detail-oriented Full Stack Developer with a strong focus in designing and developing scalable, secure web applications across the development stack. Experienced in transforming business workflows through web solutions, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and supporting system infrastructure. I enjoy collaborating across teams and engaging with users to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes. My passion lies in improving the developer experience and ensuring seamless application enhancements.

PHP
JavaScript
SQL
CI/CD
Linux
Containerization
Symfony/MVC
Git

  • February 2023 - Present

    Senior Application Developer @ Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, TN (Remote)
    • Technologies: PHP 8, JavaScript, Oracle Database, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker/Podman, GitHub Actions, and the Symfony Framework.
    • Design and lead development of a PHP/Symfony application streamlining clinical research workflows for 5000+ researchers, improving efficiency and compliance with healthcare regulations.
    • Engineer the migration from virtual machines to containerized environments using Kubernetes, implementing a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions for automated image building, testing, and deployment mitigating errors due to manual processes.
    • Modernizing a legacy codebase by implementing object-oriented principles and separating core components from services (permissions, forms, state machines), improving maintainability and reducing cognitive overhead.
    • Collaborate closely with product owners, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders in daily standups, ensuring alignment on system enhancements and project goals.

  • September 2021 - February 2023

    Full Stack Web Developer @ ER2

    Mesa, AZ (Hybrid)
    • Technologies: PHP 8, JavaScript, MySQL, Amazon Web Services, Docker, GitHub Actions, and the Symfony Framework.
    • Developed a comprehensive system for tracking assets throughout the logistics and refurbishing process, from tag printing to final sale, integrating with hardware such as handheld scanners.
    • Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and AWS CloudFormation, configuring ECS for scalable deployments. Integrated AWS services including SES (SMTP relay), OpenSearch (Elasticsearch), S3 (storage), and RDS (MySQL).
    • Expanded development team from one to three members, mentoring junior developers and implementing best practices that improved project efficiency and code quality.

  • August 2014 - August 2021

    Full Stack Web Developer @ Stream Logistics

    Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid)
    • Technologies: PHP 5.6, JavaScript, LAMP stack, and the CodeIgniter PHP Framework.
    • Developed a custom ERP system for transportation management, accounting, human resources, and customer relationship management.
    • Designed and built a custom client quoting system, integrating mapping services, internal databases, and external data providers. This system leveraged historical and market data with mileage calculations to automate RFP generation, significantly improving sales quoting efficiency and accuracy by reducing errors.
    • Integrated various APIs, including SendGrid, Twilio, and location providers into the logistics systems to automate communication workflows, improving both client and internal messaging.

  • 2014

    B.S. in Business Management @ Arizona State University

    Tempe, AZ
    • Analyzed case studies and research on best business management practices.
    • Developed a knowledge of all functional business units including finance, accounting, human resources, supply chain, and leadership.
    • Capstone project:
      • Collaborating with peers and a local business, we addressed a supply chain shrinkage issue for a flooring company.
      • Explored the root cause by monitoring business processes.
      • Resulted in a reduction in inventory shrinkage by 5%.