# Brett Schalin

> Software Engineer II

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/brettschalin

I'm a backend software engineer with five-plus years of development experience and a passion for high quality, testable software. CKAD certified #LF-kzufga3z0f

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer II @ FloQast
Jan 2024 – Present | Dublin, California, United States

### Backend Software Engineer / Data Engineer II @ Startgrid
Jan 2019 – Jan 2023 | Burlingame
- Built an API server from scratch for new version of the SaaS platform
- Optimized login and password management system to improve account security
- Scrum Master responsible for managing daily events
- Created online marketplace to accelerate solutions to important global challenges
- Managed test/production server deployments for updated product releases
- Designed and updated database schemas to enhance user experience
- Revamped data pipelines, including indexing service for improved searching in-app
- Refactored external dataset import code to increase performance
- Performed quarterly updates for platform security

### Contracted Software Engineer @ Apatics
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
Created Angular-based web applications
Implemented changes to support design modification for new product development
Analyzed and resolved performance issues, provide input on coding capabilities
Collaborated to create solid, consistent designs, improved usability of our products

### Software Engineer @ Ezoic
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Carlsbad, CA
Researched, designed, and implemented an automated tool to optimize sales
Wrote maintainable and extensible code in a team environment
Designed and developed an option for customers to use wildcard SSL certificates
Modified software to correct errors, resolve technical issues, and add new capabilities

### Software Engineering Student @ Origin Code Academy
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Greater San Diego Area
A top coding bootcamp offering a 12 week immersive program covering Full Stack (MERN) JavaScript development. Core focuses in the class included front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Redux and back-end development with Node.js, Express, MySQL, and MongoDB.

I also have experience mentoring other students and helping them learn about frameworks such as React.js and Express.

Recent projects:

Portal
 • Online portfolio hosting for boot camp graduates
 • Students can also upload work and education history
 • Employers can easily search for qualified students
 • https://origin-portal.herokuapp.com/

### Neurophysics Research Assistant @ UC San Diego
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Greater San Diego Area
Developed successfully a C++ and MATLAB program. Created camera system’s ability to synchronize with data acquisition board for auditory stimulus experiment.
•	Originated programming code for neuropathic identification and surveillance
•	Implemented data retrieval from multiple sources which allowed for integrative processes
•	Customized various programs in different languages for existing software.
•	Applied conceptual, analytical, logical skills, and works well individually and in groups.

### Astrophysics Research Assistant @ UC San Diego
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Greater San Diego Area
Managed data acquisition from NASA archives. Processed supernova data from XTE telescope. Initiated shell scripts.
•	Accomplished retrieval of supernova information into local repository
•	Administered processing of astronomical knowledge from x-ray telescope
•	Analyzed workflow charts, diagrams, and symbolic logic.
•	Converted data from project specifications and created/modified computer programs.


## Education
### Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Astrophysics Specialization
UC San Diego

### Associate’s Degree in Physics
Las Positas College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/brett-schalin

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Last updated: 2026-04-11