Brett Huff
About Brett Huff
Brett Huff is a Senior Director of Engineering at BillionToOne, where he has worked since 2021. He previously held prominent engineering roles at companies such as Fog Creek Software, Atlassian, and Goldman Sachs, and has a strong background in software development and engineering management.
Current Role at BillionToOne
Brett Huff serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at BillionToOne, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads engineering efforts for products in the prenatal and oncology sectors. He has built the software engineering division from the ground up, establishing team processes, testing philosophies, and career ladders. Under his leadership, the company experienced significant growth, achieving a fourfold increase in personnel and a threefold increase in market capitalization within 15 months.
Previous Experience at Atlassian
Before joining BillionToOne, Brett Huff worked at Atlassian as the Head of Enterprise Engineering from 2016 to 2021. During his five years in this position, he led engineering efforts for various enterprise-level products. His experience at Atlassian contributed to his expertise in managing large-scale engineering teams and projects.
Career at Fog Creek Software
Brett Huff held the position of Vice President of Engineering at Fog Creek Software from 2014 to 2016. In this remote role, he was responsible for overseeing engineering operations and contributed to the company's strategic initiatives. His work during this period helped shape his approach to engineering leadership.
Educational Background
Brett Huff earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Brigham Young University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in engineering and management.
Achievements in Engineering and Mentorship
Brett Huff has demonstrated exceptional skills in engineering and mentorship throughout his career. He played a key role in developing a new pay tier strategy at Trello, contributing to significant revenue growth. Additionally, he achieved a top 3% rating among over 800 engineering manager mentors, highlighting his effectiveness in guiding and developing engineering talent.