Brandon Fox

About Brandon Fox

I’m a Full-Stack Web Developer (backend-focused) specializing in Node.js, Express, React, and relational databases — especially SQL Server and PostgreSQL. I love solving complex problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and continuously learning new technologies.Professionally, I’ve built and maintained APIs supporting tens of thousands of users, integrating across multiple applications and systems. I’ve worked in both agile (Scrum, standups, Jira) and waterfall environments, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams from feature planning to production support.I’m currently focused on leveraging AI-assisted development tools like Cursor, Copilot, and ChatGPT to prototype faster, debug smarter, and write more reliable, well-documented code.My background is a little unique — I spent nearly a decade as an actor before transitioning full-time into software engineering. That creative mindset still drives how I approach development: adaptable, iterative, and always looking for better ways to build.Outside of code, I’m an animal lover, movie fanatic, and (generously) intermediate tennis player.Proficient:JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, AWS (S3), Java, C#, Python, Django, Active Directory (LDAP/LDAPS), PM2, Swagger, NGINX, Cron Jobs, bcrypt, Figma, Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, RESTful APIs, React, OAuthKnowledgeable:MySQL, Mocha, Chai, Socket.io, Parcel, Next.js, Tailwind CSSPortfolio: linkedin.com/in/brandon-fox-832a691b8GitHub: github.com/thespiritfox

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Legacy Farmer

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Building and maintaining GraphQL APIs using Apollo Server, Node.js, Sequelize ORM, and PostgreSQL to power Legacy Farmer’s financial intelligence platform for agribusiness owners.Designed and implemented complex mutations, associations, and data models to support entity cloning, financial projections, and historical record tracking.Embracing an AI-augmented development workflow with tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT to prototype faster, debug intelligently, and maintain cleaner, well-documented APIs.Collaborated closely with frontend developers to integrate APIs, optimize query performance, and improve data-fetching efficiency.Contributed to modular TypeScript service layers, code reviews, and documentation for better maintainability and team onboarding.Working in a fast-paced startup environment alongside a dedicated DevOps engineer managing AWS deployments and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Education

• Fullstack Academy

  Certificate, Computer Software Engineering

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Acting (Comp. Sci Courses)