Summary
Brian Rivas is a software engineer with 12 years of hands-on experience building web and cloud solutions, currently contributing to Publix Super Markets after leading web development at Premier Worldwide Marketing. He holds a Computer Science degree from Penn State and combines strong fundamentals in computer systems and programming languages with practical expertise in JavaScript, RESTful/GraphQL APIs, and Microsoft technologies. Brian has delivered high-traffic payment integrations (including Apple Pay and Google Pay), designed efficient database schemas and procedures, and integrated third-party hospitality and payment APIs to improve conversion and user experience. Comfortable in agile teams, he emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and mentorship learned from both classroom and peer-driven projects. He brings a pragmatic focus on scalable, maintainable systems and a track record of translating complex requirements into reliable production features. Based in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale area, he pairs regional market experience with a knack for turning customer-facing web challenges into measurable business outcomes.
13 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Penn State University