Hi, I'm

Brandon McCusker

Software engineer passionate about bridging the gap between complex technical solutions and nontechnical stakeholders. Experienced in scalable cloud-based technologies, industrial technologies, and modern cloud architecture with a strong focus in AWS.

☁ Cloud Infrastructure ⌬ Industrial Systems ⇄ Solutions Engineering

Personal Project

Baseball Analytics Dashboard

An interactive baseball analytics platform built with vanilla JavaScript and powered by a serverless AWS backend.

Serverless Data Visualization Cloud Architecture

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Projects

Baseball Analytics Dashboard

Serverless baseball analytics dashboard hosted on AWS that enables dynamic exploration, filtering, and visualization of baseball statistics through a responsive client-side interface.

AWS Serverless Cloud Architecture

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LEGUP Logic Engine

Java-based backend logic engine developed for grid-based puzzle solving and rule validation. Focused on scalable backend architecture, logical consistency, and rigorous unit testing for complex puzzle workflows.

Java GUI Design Formal Logic

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Quantum Circuits Simulator

Collaborative quantum circuit simulator application focused on visualizing and simulating quantum computing logic through an intuitive user interface. Built using Agile development practices with an emphasis on usability, performance, and education.

SCRUM Python Quantum Computing

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Resume

A closer look at my experience across client-facing software engineering, customer success management, technical solutions, industrial systems, and customer-centered problem solving.

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Experience

Aaron Associates

Waterbury, CT

Project Software Engineer (Client-Facing Solutions)

November 2024 - Present

Collaborated directly with clients and non-technical stakeholders to gather, qualify, and prioritize technical requirements, translating operational needs into 100+ custom software implementations.
Designed and implemented distributed supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) architectures with scalable backend logic, supporting municipal water and wastewater systems serving 10,000+ residents.
Implemented industrial control networks with logical, modular topologies incorporating network segmentation and authentication to improve security.
Integrated PLCs, RTUs, instrumentation, and third-party systems through standardized communication protocols, enabling seamless system interoperability.
Built and documented secure network architectures (VLANs, firewalls, network segmentation), ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices for critical infrastructure.
Supported on-site commissioning and troubleshooting, diagnosing complex system faults and reducing downtime during go-live events.
Partnered cross-functionally with electrical engineers, operators, and project managers to deliver projects on time and within scope.
Created clear technical documentation used for operator training, client handoff, and long-term support, reducing post-deployment support requests.

Industrial Control Systems Client-Facing Engineering Industrial Networks Cybersecurity

Tensorflight

New York, NY

Customer Success Manager | Sales Engineer

May 2024 - November 2024

Delivered strategic account management and expert guidance on an AI-powered Insurtech SaaS solution, specializing in satellite and aerial imagery analysis for 100 global clients totaling $3M ARR.
Supported Account Executives (AE) by providing custom product demos and technical expertise during Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements with potential clients.
Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with sales, product development, and technical teams to maintain an agile development process responsive to client needs.
Enhanced customer support by developing software integrations for Jira to streamline workflows and expedite decision-making.
Monitored customer feature usage through HubSpot Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to identify and pursue up-selling and cross-selling opportunities.
Qualified and documented client-specific technical requirements, including API integrations, data ingestion pipelines, and deployment constraints, influencing solution architecture decisions.
Translated complex AI, geospatial analytics, and SaaS platform capabilities into clear, client-facing technical narratives, enabling faster executive buy-in.
Developed and maintained internal sales enablement materials, including demo scripts, objection-handling guides, and technical FAQs used across the sales organization.
Collaborated with product and engineering teams to feed sales insights into the product roadmap, contributing to feature enhancements adopted by 10+ enterprise customers.
Acted as a bridge between US-based sales teams and international engineering teams, ensuring alignment across time zones and stakeholders.

B2B SaaS Sales Engineering Product Demos Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY

B.S. Computer Science and Economics

May 2024

Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent verbal & written communication Effective time management Creative technical problem solving Strategic client relationship management Proactive cross-functional collaboration Exceptional self-management Strong ability to multitask Adaptable in fast-paced environments

Programming Languages

C C++ Java JavaScript JQL LaTeX Python SQL Bash CSS Go HTML TypeScript

Software & Systems

AWS FactoryTalk GCP GDB Git GitHub GNU/Linux/Unix (Debian, Fedora, Kali, Ubuntu) HubSpot Jira JPA JUnit Kubernetes Looker Studio REST APIs RSLogix 500 Studio 5000 Zapier

Programming Methodologies & Technical Skills

Agile development (SCRUM) Relational database design (PostgreSQL, MySQL) Functional programming Object-oriented programming Parallel programming System benchmarking Unit testing

Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate · (In Progress) AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner · 2026 BSA Eagle Scout · 2020