Brian Swartz

Software Developer at SmallWorld

Brian Swartz is a software developer with experience working on a startup SaaS application at SmallWorld. In this role, they were responsible for implementing features, addressing bugs, and developing documentation in an agile development environment. Brian developed UI changes using the Lightning Web Component framework and implemented business logic using a backend language called Apex. Brian also worked on Ruby on Rails API endpoints for feature development and bug troubleshooting.

Prior to their role at SmallWorld, Brian worked as an Engineering Manager at FMC Corporation. Brian managed a centralized engineering department and led a team of subject matter experts in various engineering disciplines. Their responsibilities included design engineering, reliability engineering, process controls, project management, and construction management.

Before FMC Corporation, Brian was a Project Manager and Process Engineer at Lincolnway Energy. Brian oversaw all process and project engineering for a fuel ethanol facility, including economic analysis, capital budget management, process optimization, and project implementation.

At Flint Hills Resources, Brian served as a Plant Manager, where they were accountable for all site operations at a fuel ethanol production facility. Brian led a team of direct and indirect reports. Brian also worked as a Process Engineer and Project Manager, involved in commissioning and start-up of a new fuel ethanol plant, training personnel, and providing process and project engineering support for the operating plant.

Overall, Brian Swartz's work experience includes software development, engineering management, project management, and process engineering in the SaaS, chemical, and energy industries.

Brian Swartz pursued a Certificate in Full-Stack Web Development from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Finance, General from the University of Iowa. Brian's Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering was attained from Iowa State University. Additionally, they completed the Coding Full Stack Boot Camp from UNC-Chapel Hill Digital and Lifelong Learning in July 2022.

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  • Software Developer

    September, 2022 - present