Summary
Brian Kalish is a Fullstack Java Analyst based in New York with a decade of software experience and a background in computational media from Georgia Tech. He builds games and web applications using Java, C#, C++, and Python, blending software engineering with game design and AI/ML interests. Currently at Morgan Stanley after hands-on fullstack roles at Smoothstack, he pairs back-end Java expertise with front-end experience from earlier game and frontend developer positions. Brian’s trajectory includes teaching and leadership as a Lead Instructor, reflecting strong communication and mentorship alongside technical delivery. He’s passionate about creating engaging game experiences and using interactive media to raise awareness of cultural issues. Outside work he brings creative perspective from years in student radio and indie game development, an uncommon mix that informs both UX and storytelling in his projects.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computational Media, 3.34, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computational Media, 3.34 at Georgia Institute of Technology
McLean High School
English, German, Japanese