Dave Breiland
About Dave Breiland
Dave Breiland serves as the Global Engineering Labs Director at Ampere, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in IT and operations, having held various roles at companies such as Google, Proofpoint, and Datadomain.
Current Role at Ampere
Dave Breiland serves as the Global Engineering Labs Director at Ampere, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on scaling engineering labs on a global scale, demonstrating expertise in international operations and logistics. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of engineering solutions that support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Operations Management
Before joining Ampere, Dave Breiland worked at Google as a Corporate Operations Engineering Manager from 2012 to 2023. His tenure at Google lasted 11 years, during which he developed a strong foundation in operations management. Prior to Google, he held various roles including Manager of Operations at Proofpoint from 2009 to 2012 and Technical Operations Manager at OpSource, Inc. from 2002 to 2004.
IT and Network Administration Background
Dave Breiland has extensive experience in IT and network administration. He worked as a Senior Linux/Network Administrator at Datadomain from 2006 to 2008 and at Everyone.net from 2008 to 2009. His early career also included a position as a Senior Network Administrator at Penguin Computing, Inc. from 2004 to 2006. This background has equipped him with a unique blend of skills in building and sustaining robust systems and networks.
Education and Qualifications
Dave Breiland studied at Wisconsin Lutheran College, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from 1997 to 2001. He also attended Valley Christian High School from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports his roles in management and technology.
Podcasting Experience
In addition to his technical roles, Dave Breiland was the Podcast Host and Producer for Mousetalgia LLC from 2008 to 2022. This experience highlights his ability to engage with audiences and manage content production over a 14-year period, showcasing his versatility beyond traditional IT and operations roles.