Home — Brandon Thomas

About

My interest in software didn't start with writing code — it started with understanding how to break it. An early background in pen testing and system exploitation gave me a perspective most developers don't have: seeing software through an attacker's eyes before ever building any of my own. That curiosity about how systems worked — and where they failed — is what eventually pulled me toward building them.

I joined SCI, LLC in 2018 as a support agent and made the jump into development in 2019, largely self-driven. Since then I've built and maintained in-house systems, full REST APIs, and public-facing web and mobile applications across the full stack — from SQL Server schema design and query optimization to .NET Core APIs and Bootstrap-styled Razor Pages and Blazor portals. In 2023 I was promoted to Software Development Manager, where I lead our engineering team and mentor junior developers on our stack.

In December 2025 I enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserve, and I'm currently in the Development and Training Flight ahead of shipping to BMT in September 2026. I attend monthly UTA drills at Wright-Patterson AFB and will be training as a Cryptologic Analyst (1N4) with the 655th ISRg — a path that connects directly back to the security roots that got me into this field in the first place.

Outside the Office

When I'm not in the office, I'm usually enjoying media, working on home projects, or chasing something outdoors. I've always been drawn to activities that push limits — whether that's dropping out of a plane at 14,000 feet, navigating a technical trail on two wheels, or charging down a mountain on a board. That same drive to go further and push harder is what keeps me growing as a developer and a leader.

Hiking

Home Lab

Motorcycling

Mountain Biking

Movies & TV

Running

Skydiving

Snowboarding

Teaching

Video Games

Experience

E1 — Cryptologic Analyst (1N4)

United States Air Force Reserve — 655th ISRg, Wright-Patterson AFB

Dec 2025 – Present

Currently in the Development and Training Flight ahead of BMT shipping in September 2026. Attending monthly Unit Training Assembly (UTA) drills at Wright-Patterson AFB while preparing to train as a Cryptologic Analyst (1N4) in the 655th ISRg.

Software Development Manager

SCI, LLC — Glens Falls, NY

Jan 2018 – Present

Joined as a support agent and self-transitioned into software development in 2019. Built and maintained multiple REST APIs, internal utilities, and public-facing web and mobile applications. Promoted to Software Development Manager in 2023 to lead the engineering team and train junior developers.

Full-stack development in ASP.NET Core (Razor Pages, Blazor, MVC) with Bootstrap
Designed and shipped a React Native mobile application from the ground up
Built full REST APIs and internal tooling consumed across multiple systems
SQL Server database design — schemas, stored procedures, indexing, and query tuning
Drove team adoption of modern .NET Core and CI/CD practices

Graphic Design Intern

Adirondack Thunder — Glens Falls, NY

Jun 2016 – Dec 2017

Created published marketing assets ranging from logos to full-page designs using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

IT Technician / Web Admin

Edwards Market — Granville, NY

Feb 2015 – Aug 2015

Maintained the business computer network and built the company website.

IT Technician (Temp)

Granville Central School District — Granville, NY

Jul 2014 – Sep 2014

Imaged and deployed new computers, configured network connectivity, and provided general IT support.

Skills

Frontend

Responsive, accessible UI development across desktop, web, and mobile
Component-driven apps with React, Blazor, and Angular
Cross-platform mobile development with React Native and Cordova
Consistent design systems built on Bootstrap
A design eye sharpened by real-world graphic design experience

Backend

Full API development in .NET 8 with clean and modular architecture
SQL Server design — schemas, stored procedures, and query tuning
ORM development and data modeling with Entity Framework Core
Auth pipelines including role-based access control and SSO
Integration with third-party APIs and services
Cloud-hosted services and infrastructure on Azure and AWS

DevOps & Security

Containerized deployments with Docker and automated CI/CD pipelines
Workflow automation and system integration using n8n
Dependency auditing and vulnerability management via Snyk
Proactive NuGet package monitoring and patch management
Secure coding practices — strict typing and input sanitization
Server administration across IIS and Windows Server environments

Also worked with

Get In Touch

Upstate New York — open to collaboration and conversation.