portrait of Brad Parbs

About

Brad Parbs is a passionate software engineer who has dedicated over a decade to the world of web development. Known for his deep involvement in the WordPress community, Brad has made significant contributions to various high-profile projects and open-source initiatives. He loves sharing his knowledge and has spoken at numerous conferences, inspiring many with his insights and expertise. Brad’s enthusiasm for technology drives him to constantly explore new tools and techniques, always exploring ways to make the web a better place.

Brad is currently a Senior Software Engineer at Newfold Digital, where he is building the next generation of web hosting products, services, and experiences.

Brad is passionate about building high-quality, performant, and accessible web experiences. He's interested in WordPress, JavaScript, and open-source software. He's excited about the future of AI, machine learning, and the possibilities they bring to the web while also being mindful of the ethical implications of these.

Brad lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he enjoys spending time collecting weird and interesting objects, building silly side projects, and wearing colorful shirts.

Work Experience

  1. Company
    Newfold Digital
    Role
    Senior Software Engineer
    Current
  2. Company
    Alley
    Role
    Senior Software Developer
    2023
  3. Company
    Nexcess
    Role
    Senior Software Engineer
    2021-2022
  4. Company
    Awesome Motive, Inc.
    Role
    WPForms Developer
    2020
  5. Company
    Human Made
    Role
    Senior WordPress Engineer
    2017-2019
  6. Company
    WebDevStudios
    Role
    Developer Lead
    2013-2017