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“I fight for the user.” - Tron

Hey, I'm Brad Jackson 👋

I'm a Software Architect and Computer Systems Engineer based in Rogers, AR, passionate about building scalable, cost-saving solutions in cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and automation. Whether it's streamlining workflows or architecting microservices, I love turning complex challenges into elegant, high-performance systems.


About Me

  • 🔭 Currently: Founder, CEO & CTO at Bharo, LLC – where I lead innovative projects like a loan tracking app and more.
  • 💼 Previously: Held various technical roles at Walmart Global Tech (from Technician to Senior Cybersecurity Engineer) where I:
    • Developed Java/Spring Boot microservices to process 100+ ServiceNow tickets/day with sub-100ms response times.
    • Saved over $1M annually by automating bulk account management across multiple time zones.
    • Launched an internal chatbot and documentation website that became the go-to resource for hundreds of my associates.
  • 🎓 Education: Bachelor of Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University (GPA: 3.943).
  • 🏆 Certifications: GIAC OSINT, GIAC GWEB, Security+, plus specialized training in Nutanix, Python, and more.

I thrive on learning new technologies quickly, connecting cross-domain insights, and creating efficient solutions that truly make an impact.


My Tech Stack

  • Languages & Frameworks: Java (Spring Boot), Python, JavaScript
  • Web & Cloud: React (MUI, Vite, Tailwind), Elastic, Firestore, Firebase SSO with RBAC, Google Cloud Storage, Azure, GCP
  • Tools & Automation: Docker, Kubernetes, Bash, C# .NET, ServiceNow integrations, automated & load testing
  • Development Practices: Agile (Jira, SDLC, CI/CD), technical documentation, codebase refactoring

Projects & Contributions

I love experimenting with creative ideas and solving real-world problems. Here are a few things you might find interesting on my GitHub:

  • 🚀 BORD Search – An innovative reaction search engine.
  • 📈 Runetick – A platform delivering real-time trading insights.
  • 🤖 Internal automation tools and chatbots that have streamlined operations for thousands.
  • 🛠️ Cool Tool Demos
  • ...and many more! (Check out my pinned repositories for details.)

Let's Connect

Feel free to reach out if you're interested in collaboration, innovation, or simply want to chat about technology!


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  1. degree-program-portfolio degree-program-portfolio Public

    A comprehensive final reflection detailing academic experiences, key takeaways, and future aspirations throughout a computer science degree program, highlighting course learnings, professional impa…

    C

  2. bords-portfolio bords-portfolio Public

    BORDS is an open-access reaction search engine that leverages Google's Open Reaction Database to provide ultra-fast, comprehensive access to millions of chemical reactions. Built with a modern clou…

    JavaScript

  3. discord-bot-w-sso-portfolio discord-bot-w-sso-portfolio Public

    A feature-rich Discord bot that combines interactive commands—such as trivia games, RuneScape stats, and stock simulations—with secure Firebase SSO for seamless user authentication and cloud deploy…

    Python

  4. runetick-v1-etl-portfolio runetick-v1-etl-portfolio Public

    An ETL pipeline for the OSRS Trading App that extracts, transforms, and loads trading data and news from RuneScape Wiki APIs and RSS feeds into structured Parquet files stored in Google Cloud Stora…

    Python

  5. runetick-v1-services-portfolio runetick-v1-services-portfolio Public

    RunetickV1 Services is a next‑gen OSRS trading platform that delivers real‑time Grand Exchange data, technical analysis, and interactive trading tools. The platform features a robust Node.js/Expres…

    JavaScript