Brendan
McGuirk

I build mission-critical systems for complex, high-stakes environments, turning ambitious technical requirements into reliable products across web, mobile, and desktop.

• Led the modernization of a monolithic desktop application into a cloud-native platform built on GraphQL microservices and Kubernetes, improving performance by 75%.
• Architected a cross-platform planning application for Windows, web, Android, and iOS with offline-first synchronization and automatic conflict resolution.
• Founded and led an Azure DevOps Extensions team whose React applications eliminated more than 40 hours of manual reporting each year.
• Supported 70+ engineers through CI/CD automation, release optimization, and Git administration as part of the DevSecOps team.

I teach undergraduate computer science through practical examples, direct feedback, and coursework grounded in the realities of modern software engineering.

• Deliver online curriculum aligned with industry practices and emerging technologies.
• Help students build durable problem-solving skills through applied projects, case studies, and individualized guidance.

Eight years of service as a trumpet player, vocalist, and noncommissioned officer taught me how to lead with clarity, listen closely, and perform when the stakes are real.

• Led a team of six soldiers and conducted quarterly performance assessments.
• Named the 2016 Army Music Soldier of the Year, a national recognition of leadership, artistry, and military achievement.