Brian Ritter

Brian Ritter has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and industries. Brian is currently working at Homeward as a Staff Software Engineer (frontend), a role they have held since September 2022. Prior to this, they were a Senior Software Engineer (frontend) at Homeward from July 2021 to September 2022.

Before joining Homeward, Brian was the Co-Founder and CTO of Backboard from October 2020 to May 2021. In this role, they played a key role in developing a next-generation communication platform that utilized web technologies and integrated with TVs and mobile devices. Brian was responsible for various aspects, including the development of a TV-focused web application, a mobile web application for content management, and an API platform powered by NodeJS. Additionally, they also handled infrastructure development using AWS and utilized technologies such as React, HTML, CSS, Websockets, Elastic Beanstalk, S3, Cloudfront, Redis, and Raspberry Pi Hardware.

Prior to Backboard, Brian co-founded AMBR Detroit in 2012 and served as the Technical Director. In this role, they helped numerous companies achieve success with their web technologies. Brian developed and launched solutions for over 97 clients, including notable brands like StockX, Jet's Pizza, Emagine Entertainment, and Wallside Windows. Brian'sfocus was on heavy JavaScript projects, including custom JavaScript and React, as well as creating RESTful APIs. Brian was with AMBR Detroit until January 2021.

Brian gained early experience at Domino's Pizza, where they worked as a Web Development Specialist from February 2010 to October 2011. Brian notably led a team of front-end developers and was responsible for completely rebuilding the Domino's Online Ordering Website. Brian also designed a Backbone-like MVC JavaScript framework for the company.

Finally, Brian started their career at Fry in 2006 as an Interface Developer. Brian worked as a frontend developer for large eCommerce websites, where they gained expertise in jQuery and best software practices. Brian led frontend development for various projects, including implementing cutting-edge JavaScript and dynamic HTML features such as AJAX Dynamic Carts, Dynamic "Quick View" Product Views, and Drag and Drop/Canvas Outfit Viewer. Some notable clients they worked with included Meijer, Whirlpool, Wetseal, ArdenB, NapaStyle, and Canon. Brian was with Fry until January 2010.

Overall, Brian Ritter's work experience demonstrates their expertise in frontend software engineering, web technologies, and cross-functional collaboration in various industries.

Brian Ritter obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E) in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan. Brian attended the University from 2001 to 2006.