Tracy "Lee" Brandt Jr.
Software Engineering Manager / Senior Software Developer
Kansas City, MO - (913) 538-1327
Summary
Seasoned software engineering manager with over 25 years of experience leading development teams, mentoring engineers, and aligning technical efforts with business outcomes. Passionate about helping developers grow, fostering technical excellence, and removing obstacles to meaningful work. Skilled at balancing hands-on technical leadership with a people-first management style.
Skills
- Team Leadership: Coaching, Mentorship, Career Development
- Technical Strategy: Architecture Planning, Roadmapping, Prioritization
- Software Development: C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, .NET, SQL
- Cloud & DevOps: Azure, AWS, Docker, CI/CD Implementation
- Communication: Developer Advocacy, Educational Content Creation
- AI Exploration: Prompt Engineering (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)
Experience
Pluralsight — Sr. Director of Engineering
Remote | Aug 2023 – Feb 2025
- Managed three remote, cross-functional development teams (12 engineers).
- Directed technical strategy for platform authentication overhaul.
- Mentored developers across varying career levels.
- Advocated for prioritization aligned with business goals.
Architect.io — Senior Developer Advocate
Remote | Mar 2022 – May 2023
- Bridged product and engineering to improve developer experiences.
- Created tutorials, blogs, and video resources.
- Provided strategic technical feedback.
Okta — Developer Advocate
Remote | Mar 2017 – Jun 2021
- Led technical education efforts for developers integrating OAuth, OIDC, and Okta services.
- Spoke at conferences and supported developer onboarding.
Stormpath — Developer Advocate
Remote | Oct 2016 – Mar 2017
- Authored technical content and trained developers on secure authentication.
Paige Technologies — Director of R&D
Kansas City, MO | Mar 2014 – Sep 2016
- Developed corporate training programs for developer career advancement.
- Mentored and trained junior developers into mid-level roles.
Earlier Roles
- Practice Director — AdventureTech
- Software Architect — Examinetics
- Lead Developer — Premier Studios
- Developer — Datacore Marketing, Primevest Financial Services, Venturi Technology Partners
Education
Friends University — Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
Kansas City, MO (1999 – 2003)
Certifications
- MongoDB for Developers — 10Gen Education