Brandon Gottshall

Software Engineer • Marine Corps Veteran

Summary

Software engineer with a record spanning full-stack web development, technical instruction, and Marine Corps utilities engineering. Builds learning systems, document pipelines, and interactive web experiences in TypeScript/Next.js and Python; previously delivered technology curricula as an accredited instructor and maintained life-sustaining critical utilities infrastructure — generators, power distribution, and refrigerant systems — for expeditionary sites, including micro-grids built from AMMPS-series generators. This curriculum vitae is the comprehensive record; a condensed resume is generated from the same source data.

Experience

Founder & Managing Alchemist

Scrutable™

Adel, GA / Remote

  • Converted independently owned software, research, and operational assets into Scrutable™, an independent sole proprietorship, beginning in Mar 2026.
  • Built an AI product factory designed to turn business data and operating context into cohesive, usable applications.
  • Shifted from a single-project focus to a repeatable system for selecting, building, and shipping a portfolio of software products.
  • Directs product strategy, technical architecture, infrastructure, and delivery across the Scrutable™ portfolio.

Lab Director & Systems Alchemist — Moons Out Labs

Moons Out Media

Remote — Ohio

  • Ran Moons Out Labs, an assumed business name of Moons Out Media, as its infrastructure and systems arm.
  • Architected scalable web applications and internal tools using TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Python, and V0 on Vercel.
  • Developed the initial AI-completion systems concept for turning business data into cohesive, usable applications.
  • Designed and managed cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure using Docker, AWS, Google Cloud, and Vercel.

Accredited Technology Instructor & Software Engineer

Nebula Academy

Remote — New York

  • Joined as an Instructor-in-Training and advanced to Accredited Technology Instructor after establishing a record of effective technical instruction.
  • Designed and delivered software engineering instruction using curriculum development, competency-based assessment, and iterative learner feedback.
  • Reorganized curriculum and contributed full-stack improvements to the academy's curriculum repository and learning-management system.

Technical Lead and Co-Founder

Effortless Development

Brooklyn, NY

  • Directed strategic technical and architectural decisions, guiding agency growth and service offerings.
  • Managed and mentored cross-functional teams of developers and designers.
  • Led scalable solution design across Next.js, React.js, Flutter, Tailwind CSS, and Dart.
  • Oversaw client engagements, sales consultations, and project delivery.

Software Engineering Fellow

General Assembly

New York, NY

  • Completed a 12-week immersive training (400+ hours) in full-stack development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Ruby on Rails, Express, SQL.
  • Partnered with UX designers to implement accessibility enhancements on a Booking.com redesign project.
  • Engaged in agile, project-based development and collaborative team workflows.

Quality Control Non-Commissioned Officer

United States Marine Corps

MCAS Cherry Point, NC

  • Assumed the QC billet after turning the Assistant Maintenance Chief role over to an incoming sergeant; managed program turnover through end of service.
  • Conducted formal inspections and audits of electrical systems, enforcing Marine Corps standards.
  • Developed and implemented SOPs that reduced rework rates and improved repair accuracy.
  • Coached junior Marines in quality control techniques; compiled performance reports for command.

Assistant Maintenance Chief

United States Marine Corps

MCAS Cherry Point, NC

  • Filled this sergeant's (E-5) billet as a corporal (E-4), selected ahead of grade to meet the shop's needs.
  • Scheduled and prioritized maintenance tasks for life-sustaining critical utilities infrastructure, optimizing equipment availability.
  • Coordinated parts requisitions and repair contracts to minimize downtime of >$7M in assets.
  • Supervised and trained technicians; managed spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets.

Engineer Electrical Systems Technician

United States Marine Corps

MCAS Cherry Point, NC

  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on generators, pumps, and power distribution systems.
  • Created micro-grids with AMMPS (Advanced Medium Mobile Power Sources) generators to power expeditionary sites.
  • Deployed to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey (2017) supporting VMAQ-3's electronic-warfare operations against Da'esh under Operation Inherent Resolve.
  • As half of a two-Marine power team, kept the generator site, HVAC, and power distribution online — carrying communications through active grid outages on redundant generator power.
  • Diagnosed electrical and mechanical malfunctions; logged work orders per technical manuals.
  • Assisted senior technicians and trained new Marines on maintenance procedures.

Projects

Review Game Core

TypeScript

  • Concept-layer toolkit for study products: concept primitives, guided repetition policy, session contracts, and persistence boundaries with docs and tests.

About-Me Document Pipeline

Python, LaTeX, YAML

  • YAML-to-LaTeX publishing system generating versioned resume, CV, and cover-letter artifacts with schema validation and privacy scanning.

Astronomy: Future Compute

Next.js

  • Interactive astronomy presentation rebuilt as a navigable web app with presentation modes and a deployed live site.

lfx — lf theme manager

Go

  • Terminal CLI for managing lf themes, icons, plugins, and registry files; installable via Homebrew.

brandongottshall.com

Next.js, Payload CMS

  • Portfolio and public project record: App Router implementation, CMS-backed content, and published document artifacts.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Data Science (In Progress)

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Software Engineering Immersive

General Assembly

New York, NY

Computer Science (12 Credits Earned)

Brooklyn College, CUNY

Brooklyn, NY

General Studies (49 Credits Earned)

American InterContinental University Online

Online

Skills

Technical

  • Languages TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Dart, SQL, HTML5, CSS
  • Frameworks React, Next.js, Node.js, Express.js, Ruby on Rails, Flutter
  • Cloud & DevOps AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitHub Actions
  • Databases PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Sequelize, Drizzle
  • Tools Git, Linux, VS Code, Postman, Thunder Client, Jira, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite
  • Methodologies Agile, Scrum, Test-Driven Development, DevOps, AI/ML Integration

Professional

  • Leadership Team Leadership, Mentoring, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Decision Making
  • Communication Technical Instruction, Documentation, Client Relations, Team Collaboration, Public Speaking
  • Problem Solving Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement
  • Military Skills Quality Assurance, Maintenance Management, Technical Training, Safety Compliance, Risk Assessment

Certifications

Accredited Technology Instructor

Nebula Academy

  • Recognized after serving as an established instructor for demonstrated ability to design, communicate, and deliver technical instruction
  • Applied adult-learning and cognitive-science principles to create engaging learning environments
  • Assessed learner outcomes through project-based evaluations and formative feedback

Secret Security Clearance (Inactive)

United States Department of Defense

  • Historical clearance held during Marine Corps service; no current access or active eligibility claimed
  • Reflects prior adjudication and accountability for handling sensitive information

EPA 608 Universal Certification

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  • Highest-tier (Universal) federal refrigerant credential, earned while maintaining life-sustaining critical utilities infrastructure in the Marine Corps.

Languages

References

References available upon request.