James Bruska is the owner and lead software engineer of Bruska Technologies LLC (bruska.tech) contracting with the Fried Lab. After having worked in computer security and chemical technologies, he fell in love with psychology/neuroscience (especially positive psychology and memory). He first worked in Dr. Michael J Kahana’s lab for two years and then branched out on his own by starting his own company. Now he provides support for multiple psychology/neuroscience labs. He leads or helps with developing closed-loop stimulation systems, 2D and 3D experiments, implementing lab data infrastructure, optimizing analysis code, training other lab members to write efficient/readable code, and even helps with hiring new programmers for labs. He hopes to continue doing this for a long time as each new project helps another lab contribute an exciting discovery to the field. His other pastimes include music, snowboarding, rock climbing, capoeira, eating, sleeping, and programming for fun.
