Software Engineer

Brandon Temple

Software engineer and M.S. candidate building practical desktop and web applications with a strong focus on automation, reporting, data export, and maintainable UI-driven workflows.

Starkville, MS

(601) 934-9208

bt1142@msstate.edu

github.com/bt1142msstate

Technical Skills

Languages C#, C++, C, Java, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, Swift, Kotlin

Frameworks .NET 8/9, ASP.NET Core, WPF, WinUI 3

Databases SQL Server, PostgreSQL, EF Core

Libraries WebView2, EPPlus, ExcelJS

Tools Git, Visual Studio, VS Code, Postman, MSTest, CSS, SASS

Methods OOP, REST APIs, Event-Driven Architecture, TDD, Agile, UI/UX Design

Professional Experience

Technology & Support Services Coordinator

MSU Libraries

Aug 2024 - Present

Built automation tools and internal applications using Perl, Python, C#, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, and the SirsiDynix ILS API.
Developed Query as a front end for creating library item reports, backed by a custom API layer that integrated with the SirsiDynix API for live library data.
Created MetaTable and other internal tools to support file processing, reporting workflows, and day-to-day library operations.
Customized SirsiDynix ILS workflows through API integrations, scripting, and targeted SQL usage.
Improved system performance, reliability, and workflow efficiency.

Community Assistant

College View, Mississippi State University

2022 - 2024

Served in an apartment-style resident assistant role supporting student residents at College View.
Handled community support, resident communication, policy enforcement, and incident response for the property.

Additional Experience

STEM Leader & Math Tutor

Afternoon Adventure Learning Center

2018 - 2021

Tutored students in math, science, and technology.
Prepared students for exams and improved study strategies.
Designed engaging STEM activities with staff.

Computer Science Lab Monitor

East Central Community College

2019 - 2020

Maintained and troubleshot lab computers and systems.
Assisted students with technical issues and software use.
Supported problem solving and computer literacy.

Education

Master of Science in Software Engineering

Mississippi State University

Expected Dec 2027

Starkville, MS | GPA: 4.0/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cum Laude

Mississippi State University

May 2024

Starkville, MS | GPA: 3.68/4.0

Honors: Phi Theta Kappa, Gamma Beta Phi

Associate of Arts in Computer Science

East Central Community College

May 2021

Decatur, MS | GPA: 3.85/4.0

Honors: Phi Theta Kappa, Gamma Beta Phi, President's List, Dean's List, C++ Programming Award

Projects

MetaTable

WPF File Metadata Scanner | C#, .NET 9, EPPlus

Created as part of my MSU Libraries role to scan directories, capture detailed file metadata, track progress in real time, and export results to Excel.

github.com/bt1142msstate/MetaTable

HTMLConverter

WinUI 3 Batch PDF Converter | .NET 8, WebView2

Developed a Windows app that converts HTML files, folders, and ZIP archives to PDF with drag-and-drop intake, batch processing, scaling controls, and automatic output archiving.

github.com/bt1142msstate/HTMLConverter

Query

Browser-Based Report Builder | JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ExcelJS

Created for MSU Libraries to create library item reports with configurable filters, structured query payloads, history tracking, and Excel export for large datasets.

github.com/bt1142msstate/Query

MobileFlex

Workforce Dashboard Prototype | JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Built as a course project to prototype employee and manager dashboards for flexible workforce scheduling with responsive layouts and interactive filtering.

Open-Source Focus

Public GitHub Portfolio

Maintains public repositories centered on desktop productivity tools, reporting workflows, and data export pipelines with documented setup, usage, and project structure.