Summary
Brett Parkhurst is a seasoned software engineering leader with nearly 30 years of cross-platform experience and a decade in senior management roles shaping architecture and delivery for enterprise software. Currently Director of Software Engineering at Stellar Industrial Supply, he previously led cross-platform architecture and mobility at Epicor after steering product and technology at Activant and BuilderMT. He excels at automating engineering processes, managing large-scale projects, and translating complex business needs into practical, ship-ready systems. Brett blends hands-on technical depth with people-focused leadership, mentoring teams through offshore partnerships and successful product launches and exits (including a Deloitte acquisition). Trained in design thinking at MIT Sloan, he pairs user-centered strategy with pragmatic engineering trade-offs. Based in Grand Junction, Colorado, he’s known for thoughtful technology conversations and a knack for delivering resilient solutions across industries.
10 years of coding experience
31 years of employment as a software developer
Certification Computer and Information Sciences General, Certification Computer and Information Sciences General at Barnes Business College
Mastering Design Thinking, Mastering Design Thinking at MIT Sloan School of Management