# Dezmond Brooks

> Software Engineer | Army Infantry Veteran

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/dezmond

My experience as an Infantry Team Leader in the U.S. Army instilled in me a strong foundation in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving under high-pressure conditions. Assisting in patrol missions in Afghanistan and training thousands of cadets in physical fitness taught me the importance of adaptability, precision, and leveraging team strengths to accomplish complex objectives—skills that I now apply to engineering challenges in the tech industry.

At Brightside Health, our team has enhanced the patient intake experience by integrating robust React.js front-end solutions with secure back-end processes. My focus on growth initiatives contributed significantly to increasing member acquisition and improving funnel reliability. As a dedicated on-call engineer, I ensured optimal performance and uptime for critical patient-facing applications, which demands a high degree of responsibility and technical skill.

Our collaborative efforts in feature upgrades have led to measurable improvements in user engagement and satisfaction. My background with Vineti provided a strong foundation in addressing security and performance issues, honing my abilities to identify and resolve software inefficiencies. This blend of technical proficiency and collaborative teamwork underscores my commitment to delivering quality healthcare technology solutions.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Brightside Health
Jan 2022 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area
● Leveraged deep knowledge of team and cross-functional domains to identify and resolve potential issues and
blockers during project planning, ensuring smoother development cycles.
● Served as On-Call Engineer for one month, providing engineering support for patient-facing apps and
websites, monitoring uptime, and resolving critical incidents.
● Enhanced patient intake experiences using Ruby and React, focusing on growth team initiatives to increase
member acquisition and improving the reliability of our funnel.
● Collaborated with stakeholders to plan and execute feature upgrades, improving user engagement and
satisfaction.

### Associate Software Engineer @ Vineti
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco, California, United States
Improved an authorization service by using Kibana to nd, identify, and x slow running endpoints.
● Consistent use of strong verbal communication skills during cooperative tasks, allowing for a clearer picture of
the problem and consolidation of potential solutions.
● Insured security of patient data by discovering and fixing untested edge cases and problematic application
behavior.

### Team Leader @ US Army
Jan 2012 – Jan 2016 | Fort Carson, Colorado, United States
•	Used decision making and communication skills to accomplish multiple successful patrol missions in Afghanistan. 
•	Through exceptional teamwork and leadership, I was able to train 13,000 cadets in the Army’s new standard of physical fitness.
•	Excelled at time management during rigorous training and work schedules.
•	Collaborated with senior leaders to assign team members with tasks and projects that leverage the strengths of the team.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Engineering
Michigan State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dezmond-brooks

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Last updated: 2026-03-29