Hello, I’m

Brandon
Jernigan

A Story Built Across Disciplines.

From military service to law enforcement to software development, my journey hasn’t followed a single path—and that’s the point. Each experience has added a new layer to how I approach challenges and build solutions. This portfolio is a reflection of that story.

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The Backstory

How I Got Here

Turns out “pick one career” wasn’t really my thing.

I’ve spent time in the military, worked as a software engineer, and now serve in law enforcement. It’s not exactly a straight path—but each step has shaped how I think, solve problems, and approach building things.

Somewhere along the way, I figured out I just like building things—and I’m probably going to keep doing that.

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Start

Military

My professional journey began in the military, where I specialized in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), terrain analysis, and mission-focused engineering. It was an environment that demanded precision, adaptability, and the ability to perform under pressure.

It was also where I first started building—using Python to automate workflows, streamline deliverables, and solve real operational problems. That experience laid the foundation for everything that came next.

Discipline. Precision. Mission.

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Shift

Software Engineering

What started as curiosity became a full transition into software. I pursued my degree, completed an immersive engineering bootcamp, and built across a wide range of systems—from legacy desktop applications to modern cloud-native platforms.

I’ve worked across defense, semiconductors, and identity security, using technologies like Java, Spring Boot, React, Kubernetes, and Azure to build scalable, reliable systems.

Build. Learn. Solve.

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Now

Law Enforcement

My path eventually brought me back into service—this time through law enforcement. It’s a role that reinforces accountability, communication, and the importance of sound decision-making in high-impact situations.

This experience continues to shape how I approach engineering: with clarity, responsibility, and a focus on building systems that people can depend on.

Integrity. Service. Accountability.

Resume

The quick version

For anyone who wants the less whimsical version: here’s the career snapshot, minus the dramatic lighting.

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Jan 2025 – May 2025

DevSecOps Engineer

Actalent / Quantum Research Intl.

Mar 2024 – Jan 2025

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Delinea / Fastpath

Apr 2023 – Mar 2024

Senior Applications Engineer

Microchip Technology

Feb 2022 – Mar 2023

Senior Software Engineer

Jacobs / NORAD Group

Jul 2015 – Feb 2022

GIS Engineer / Manager

U.S. Army

Jul 2025 – Jun 2026

Police Officer

Minot Police Department

Work

Stuff I Built Along the Way

Not everything here started as a grand idea. Some of it started as “this is annoying, I can probably fix it.”

EEPROM Emulator

C · PIC32 · Altium · UART · I2C · SPI

A custom emulator built to test large families of EEPROM and Flash devices more efficiently. What started as a breadboard prototype evolved into a full PCB-backed solution.

It helped streamline testing workflows and reduced the need for physical device swaps during development.

No One Like Parallel

Rust · Serial · CLI

A lightweight serial terminal built for speed and simplicity. I wanted something that stayed out of the way and felt good to use directly from the terminal.

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Harness

Python · CLI · Dev Tools

A small wrapper for terminal output that highlights the parts I actually care about. Built out of frustration with noisy logs.