Business Development Representative - Austin, Texas
At Leading Reach, my role is to support the sales team by building strong customer relationships throughout the sales process.
Hello, my name is
Brian Kemper
I'm a Business Development Representative at LeadingReach in Austin, Texas. Previously, I spent more than a decade as a Software Development Engineer in Tokyo, Japan, and have held a variety of roles throughout my career. My favorite pastime outside of work is photography. Thanks for stopping by!
Photography
I’ve always been interested in photography, but living in Tokyo really grew that passion. Exploring the city led me to street photography and helped me appreciate everyday moments. Meeting other photographers there also sharpened my eye for detail.
Professional Experience
I have been fortunate to work in different industries, including research, web development, software, and sales. Each role has taught me something valuable about problem-solving, teamwork, and adapting to new challenges. Here is a bit more about my background:
Sales Associate - Austin, Texas
At AutoNation, I transitioned from a development focus to multi-channel sales. The goal was to help customers find vehicles that fit their needs by providing personalized service and practical solutions.
Software Development Engineer - Austin, Texas
As a PHP developer, I contributed to SaaS platforms like ThriveCart and Convertbox by building APIs, managing cloud infrastructure, and supporting new feature development.
Software Development Engineer - Austin, Texas
At Whole Foods Market, I supported the development and maintenance of internal and external applications, with a focus on reliability and usability for internal teams.
Software Development Engineer - Austin, Texas
My primary role at Jungle Scount was to improve the company's marketing website, enhance site performance, user experience, and develop marketing initiatives.
Software Development Engineer - Tokyo, Japan
At Encompass, I worked with business partners, leadership and design teams to develop 40+ products, including management information systems, book publishing, smartphone apps, and website marketing campaigns.
Cooperative Researcher - Tokyo, Japan
I was the lead develper for research projects at the University of Tokyo in the fields of semantic search, text mining, and systems biology. Major projects included PathText, a text mining integrator for biological pathway visualization and EKOSS, a user centered approach to knowledge sharing, discovery, and integration on the Semantic Web.
MIS Director - Muncie, Indiana
Rutter Communications was a Cable Advertising company with satellite offices across the USA. I started working for Rutter as a video editor while completing my degree at Ball State. I went on to take over IT operations and developed the MIS system that managed all traffic and billing for the company.
Muncie, Indiana
I graduated from Ball State with a master's degree in Information and Communication Sciences after completing my undergraduate degree in Telecommunications and a minor in Computer Science.