Brandon Paluzzi
About Brandon Paluzzi
Brandon Paluzzi serves as the Founding Engineer, VP of Engineering, and Head of Security and Privacy at Big Health, where he has worked since 2010. He has a background in software development and engineering, having previously contributed to the development of Sleepio and Daylight, and has extensive experience in privacy and security in regulated environments.
Work at Big Health
Brandon Paluzzi has been with Big Health since 2010, serving as Founding Engineer, VP of Engineering, and Head of Security and Privacy. He played a crucial role in the development of Sleepio, a web application that delivers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy without a therapist. He transitioned from being the sole developer of Sleepio to leading the engineering team, expanding it from one to ten engineers. His responsibilities include overseeing privacy and organizational security functions, as well as acting as the internal subject matter expert for accessibility.
Previous Experience
Prior to his role at Big Health, Brandon Paluzzi worked at several organizations. He served as Lead Developer at Netspoke from 2000 to 2003 in Pittsburgh, PA. He also held positions as Senior Developer at glue Isobar in 2010 and at de-construct from 2006 to 2010, both in London, United Kingdom. Additionally, he worked as Technical Project Manager and Systems Engineer at Ase Edge Inc from 2003 to 2006 in Pittsburgh, PA. He began his career as a Teaching Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University in 1999.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Paluzzi studied at Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Decision Systems with a focus on Human Computer Interaction from 1996 to 2000. He also attended Chatham University, studying Mathematics with a concentration in Secondary Education from 2005 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in engineering, security, and privacy within the health technology sector.
Achievements in Health Technology
Brandon Paluzzi has contributed to significant projects at Big Health, including the development of a placebo version of the Sleepio product for a randomized control group study. He has been instrumental in working towards FDA clearance for Big Health's products, which operate in a regulated space across multiple countries. Additionally, he played a key role in achieving and maintaining HITRUST certification for over six years, ensuring compliance with industry standards for security and privacy.
Role in Privacy and Security
In his current position at Big Health, Brandon Paluzzi shifted his focus to internal privacy and security functions as the company launched its second product, Daylight. He oversees the organization's privacy and security measures, ensuring that they meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. His role as Head of Security and Privacy positions him as a critical figure in safeguarding user data and maintaining trust in Big Health's digital health solutions.