Summary
Brian Frederick is a Senior Software Engineer based in Chicago with nine years of full-stack experience building scalable web and backend systems across health and finance technology. He has progressed from .NET and front-end roles into tech lead and senior engineering positions at Rally Health, Optum, and now Rocket Money, combining hands-on C#, JavaScript, and SQL expertise with team leadership. His background includes rapid impact work in product-focused environments and a history of shipping API-driven, enterprise-grade solutions. Before software he ran nonprofit and arts organizations at a senior level, giving him uncommon strengths in fundraising-grade stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and operational rigor. This blend of technical depth and organizational leadership helps him translate complex requirements into pragmatic, production-ready systems.
9 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
BFA Theater Studies, BFA Theater Studies at Southern Methodist University