Ryan Bernardo
About Ryan Bernardo
Ryan Bernardo is the Director, Commercial Counsel at Barracuda, with extensive experience in legal aspects of SaaS, Licensing, Generative AI, Information Security, and Blockchain technologies.
Current Position at Barracuda
Ryan Bernardo currently serves as the Director, Commercial Counsel at Barracuda. He operates remotely from Campbell, California. His responsibilities include managing the legal aspects of various commercial operations, focusing on providing legal guidance that aligns with the company's strategies.
Previous Roles at Infinera
Before joining Barracuda, Ryan Bernardo worked at Infinera, where he held two notable positions: Legal Counsel - Senior Director Contract Negotiations from 2021 to 2022 and Legal Counsel - Director Contract Negotiations from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at Infinera was marked by handling complex contract negotiations and supporting commercial strategies from the company’s office in Richardson, Texas.
Experience at VeraxLaw and Hoopa Valley Tribe
Ryan Bernardo gained substantial experience in commercial and technology transactions working as a Partner at VeraxLaw from 2016 to 2019 in Roseville, California. Before his time at VeraxLaw, he served as Senior Commercial Attorney at Hoopa Valley Tribe from 2014 to 2016, providing on-site legal expertise in Hoopa, California.
Early Career and Education
Ryan Bernardo began his legal career at BRAUN BLAISING MCLAUGHLIN SMITH, P.C. where he held roles as Associate Attorney and Law Clerk from 2007 to 2014. He holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) with a focus on Intellectual Property Law from University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law, earned between 2006 and 2010. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Political Science from Saint Mary's College of California.
Technical and Legal Expertise
Ryan Bernardo possesses extensive expertise in managing legal aspects of SaaS, Licensing, Generative AI, Information Security, and Blockchain technologies. Known for delivering innovative legal solutions, he aligns these services with organizational strategies and supports internal stakeholders to achieve key business objectives. His unique combination of legal, business, and technological insight thrives in dynamic environments that require strategic thinking.