Endorsements

I’d like to think I’ve done a good job throughout my career, helping my coworkers and the company I work for. But don’t take my word for it, check out these endorsements from people I have worked with throughout my career.

I am grateful I had the opportunity to work under Purk. He has an amazing ability to break down complex problems, clarify priorities, and guide teams so projects move forward smoothly, even under pressure. Together, we completed many projects, repositioned marketing copy for all our products, implemented SEO strategies that increased site traffic, and improved many processes.
He always took the time to break down things, hold working sessions, and give feedback that helped me deliver my best work and made the team stronger. Always encouraged my initiatives and made sure teams worked in sync.
His mentorship had a meaningful impact on my growth. Any company would benefit from his expertise and direction!
Fabiola (Fabi) Danastorg, Project Manager, reported to me

“I had the pleasure of working alongside Brian at OnePet, where he consistently impressed me with his expertise in eCommerce strategy and execution. Brian has a rare blend of technical skill, data-driven decision making, and creative problem solving. He took ownership of the Honest Paws D2C eCommerce store during a period of rapid growth, setting new performance records and leading initiatives that directly contributed to revenue expansion. Beyond his technical knowledge, Brian is a natural collaborator. He communicates clearly across teams, drives alignment, and leads with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset. His ability to build strong relationships while keeping projects on track made him a trusted partner to both peers and leadership.
I highly recommend Brian to any organization looking for a leader who can transform and scale eCommerce operations while fostering a culture of excellence.”
Angela Lopez, VP of Finance at OnePet, the company finance leader I worked with

“I’ve been a developer for 12 years now and Brian is the best leader I’ve had the honor to work for. He is skilled in both the business and technical sides of e-commerce websites. As a developer, web architect, and business leader, he practices true teamwork by never expecting more from the team than he’s ready to do himself. Above all, he never opts for shortcuts. He is always committed towards doing things the right way, even if it involves greater difficulty and effort. He’d rather have a long term success than a short term fix that will break later.”
Andrew Himmer, Front End Web Developer, direct report

“Constantly impressed by the changes/updates you are making to the website. Excellent work man!”
Nick Bare, BPN Founder

“Brian has consistently shown great leadership, both as a professional mentor and friend. His ingenuity and ability to make data-driven decisions speak for themselves, yet his tenacity as a team leader to deliver back-to-back wins across multiple disciplines is best told by his peers. Perhaps his greatest contribution was cultivating our specific skillsets and paving avenues for us to pursue our strengths. Brian taught me how to hone in on my natural ability as a developer; taking raw skill and turning into value for a company. Simply, he gave me the proper tools I needed and said “GO”. He would a true asset for any company and I highly recommend him without hesitation.”
Jeffery Diaz, Back End Developer at BPN Supplements and AMMD, direct report at two companies

“Brian, or “Purk” as I knew him, is a talented, dedicated eCom expert. He not only knows the ins-and-outs of running a high performing website, he knows how to bring solutions to the table in well-thought-out, understandable ways. He thinks challenges through logically, weighs the choices, and recommends solutions. The strides he made (in a short time) improved our eCom performance enormously, with every aspect of the funnel climbing into market-leading stats. He’s self-motivated yet collaborative. And he’s a nice person. I would work with Purk in heartbeat again.”
Jason Jones, General Manager of Mondo, direct supervisor

“Brian consistently evaluates the ecomm performance of our website and has put forth a plan to move the needle in various areas. Brian thankfully thinks about the effort vs. impact in all he does, which is a desirable approach. He brings an enthusiastic approach to all things web, and it’s clear he’s committed to doing great work. His progress on several factors for our improved website performance is noticeable, and he always seeks to learn and understand more.”
Darby Strong, Senior Director, direct supervisor

“I was a direct report to Brian for 14 months. He was hands down the best manager I’ve had since I joined the workforce 24 years ago.Reasons why he was amazing: Data based decision making led to millions of dollars in revenue. In my opinion this type of decision making is key in the high stakes e-commerce world. Positive in the face of great adversity so that the team he led stayed productive. Like it or not things happen in the code world. You get thrown curveballs, employees call in sick for COVID and miss two weeks, etc. Brian carried all the weight and then some. Knows his job and everyone else’s so he was able to wear many hats if needed and repair anything. He was doing the job of so many people, if I were to audit what his value was I’d easily say he did the job of at least 5 high end positions: DevOps, Sales Analyst, Fullstack Developer, Marketing Strategist, Team Leader. Outside of work he was a positive role model and respectful person.”
Spencer Shattuck, Web Developer, direct report

“Brian is an incredible person to work with. On our monthly update calls when I was his Shopify account manager, he always (and I mean that literally!) had a long list of projects that he was working on, and the next month, he always had updates on what he had accomplished from last month. His team accomplished more than many of my other merchants combined over the course of a year. He is always at the forefront of what’s upcoming in ecommerce and implementing new ideas as efficiently as possible. I often used his team’s work as an example of a Shopify Plus merchant maximizing their use of the platform and seeing results from that work.”
Jennifer Chase, Account Management at Shopify, my Shopify account manager

“Brian, or ‘Purk’ as we called him around the office, is a highly skilled web developer with a passion for all things e-commerce. Brian’s staunch devotion to clean code, site load speed, user experience & conversion rate were a huge boon to the team I managed, as well as the customers we served together over several successful years.”
James Garland, Marketing Director, direct supervisor

“Rarely do you get the chance to work with people who value methodical leadership as much as Brian Purkiss. Working with him as a sub-contractor for various AMMD engagements I got to experience (and mutually benefit) his clear communication and contributions to the projects and team efforts.”
Kristopher Ray Bolleter, Freelance Web Designer and Developer, outsourced resource for AMMD projects

Recommendations can be found on my LinkedIn profile recommendations.

I also participate on App Store Research, a platform where eCommerce service providers (usually in SaaS) interview people who work in eCommerce brands for advice on their app, service, sales pitch, and the like. I have received substantial positive feedback on the platform, having been told many times that I was the best interview they had so far.

“Extremely valuable research interview. Brian is exactly what you look for on this platform - someone who has deep experience, provides details grounded in real examples, and also a strong sparring partner on strategic details. Highly recommended!” - Timothy D

“Brian was one of the best people I’ve ever interviewed at AppStoreResearch. He provided us with valuable insights regarding subscriptions in their stores.” - Sam E

“Brian gave super thoughtful feedback on the product—he’s used something similar before, so his input was really on point. He even took the time to share suggestions on our website, which was above and beyond. Just a genuinely helpful person. Highly recommend!” - Ankita V