Summary
Brian Whitman is a senior software engineer and systems lead with over 25 years of experience specializing in large-scale IBM i platforms, RPG development, and SQL-driven system automation. He currently architects and delivers platform and data protection solutions at O'Reilly Auto Parts, having previously led platform services, OS upgrades, encryption rollouts, and disaster recovery at Enterprise Holdings. Brian blends deep legacy modernization expertise—migrating RPG III code and automating decommissioning—with hands-on security and compliance work (PCI/DSS, Qualys/Nexpose remediation). Known for mentoring junior engineers and forecasting resource needs, he pairs strategic planning with practical scripting to keep complex systems healthy. An avid technology enthusiast and adventurer, he restarted active development in 2020 and brings a curious, problem-solving mindset to bridging decades of operational knowledge with modern engineering practices.
5 years of coding experience
24 years of employment as a software developer
University of Missouri
High School Diploma, Data Processing, High School Diploma, Data Processing at North County Technical H.S.