Summary
Brad Thompson is an owner and lead engineer with 13 years of professional experience and over two decades of hands-on technology involvement, specializing in pragmatic software and systems solutions for small businesses, nonprofits, and educational organizations. As founder of Sledgehammer Infosystems and a former software & systems engineer at AndyMark, he blends full-stack web development, CI/CD, and operations management to simplify complex organizational workflows. His background in university web systems and K–12 technology education gives him a rare mix of enterprise-grade engineering and practical instructional mentorship. A longtime FIRST Robotics mentor, Brad leverages youth coaching to shape leadership and team communication practices that translate into stronger product and project outcomes. Based in West Lafayette, Indiana, he focuses on mission-driven work that pairs technical craftsmanship with measurable organizational impact.
13 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, concentration in Security, Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, concentration in Security at Purdue University