Brian Henderson
Software Architect
I design scalable, resilient software systems that drive business growth, leveraging expertise in distributed architectures, cloud platforms, AI-driven solutions, and engineering leadership to deliver elegant, high-impact solutions.
About Me
As a passionate software architect, I specialize in crafting large-scale distributed systems with a focus on microservices and high-availability cloud architectures. My approach integrates cutting-edge AI and agentic workflows to solve complex challenges, drawing on a proven track record of leading engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with business goals.
Currently, I'm a Senior Software Architect at XCentium, where I lead the architecture for our core platform serving millions of users. I specialize in cloud-native architectures, API design, and building high-performance systems that handle complex business requirements while maintaining clean, maintainable code.
Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work across various industries—from technology startups and enterprise software companies to digital agencies and consulting. I've also mentored engineering teams and contributed to open-source projects that help developers build better software.
When I'm not architecting systems, you'll find me exploring new technologies, contributing to the developer community through technical writing, or enjoying outdoor activities with my family.
Experience
Architect
XCentium
Lead architecture design for distributed systems serving 10M+ users. Designed microservices architecture that improved system reliability by 99.9% uptime. Mentored team of 15 engineers and established architectural standards across the organization.
Systems Architect
Nerium International
As a Systems Architect, I led the design and development of scalable, high-performance software solutions, including a mobile-first e-commerce platform and back-office systems, optimized for global deployments across dozens of countries and languages. I spearheaded architectural strategies, drove cross-functional team efforts, and implemented robust frameworks to meet business goals. My expertise includes performance optimization, third-party system integration, mentoring teams, and enhancing agile development processes.
Technical Expertise
A comprehensive toolkit built through years of hands-on experience in software architecture and engineering leadership.
Featured Projects
A selection of architectural projects that demonstrate my approach to solving complex technical challenges at scale.
Architected and built a microservices-based e-commerce platform handling 1M+ daily transactions. Implemented event sourcing, CQRS patterns, and real-time inventory management across multiple regions.
Designed high-throughput data processing pipeline for real-time analytics. Built custom stream processing solution that reduced data latency from hours to seconds while handling 10TB+ daily data volume.
Led architecture design for B2B SaaS platform serving 500+ enterprise clients. Implemented tenant isolation, automated scaling, and comprehensive monitoring across multiple cloud regions.
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, challenging projects, or simply connecting with fellow technologists. Let's build something amazing together.
Get In Touch
Whether you're looking for architectural guidance, technical leadership, or want to discuss an exciting project, I'd love to hear from you.
What I'm Looking For
- Senior architecture roles in growing companies
- Technical leadership opportunities
- Consulting on complex system design
- Speaking opportunities at tech conferences