Summary
Brandan Haertel is an Executive Vice President and seasoned technologist with nearly two decades in construction and 12 years of hands-on software experience, blending operational leadership with product engineering at Northshore Exteriors. He leads teams to deliver commercial façade solutions using modern design and fabrication technologies while still performing estimating and technical roles that keep him close to execution. As founder and lead developer of Nybble Studios, he translates a gamer’s sensibility into polished mobile titles—most notably GhostLight Manor in collaboration with the University of Washington—bringing a player-first approach to product decisions. His background spans custom ERP and inventory systems, Android and Unity development, and compression algorithms, enabling him to bridge field operations and software development effectively. Based in Everett, WA, he is equally comfortable in the shop, the studio, or the codebase, and he frequently sharpens his craft through game jams and rapid prototyping. This combination of construction pragmatism and indie game creativity gives him a rare ability to ship practical, user-focused products across industries.
12 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and Software Engineering at University of Washington
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Science, 3.5, Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Science, 3.5 at Edmonds Community College
English, German