Brian Shorland
About Brian Shorland
Brian Shorland is the Senior Director of Product Management at BlueCat, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in product management and engineering, particularly in DNS, DHCP, and IPAM technologies, gained through various roles at Nokia Networks and other organizations.
Work at BlueCat
Brian Shorland has served as the Senior Director of Product Management at BlueCat since 2016. In this role, he has been instrumental in the development of several key products, including BlueCat DNS Edge, which enhances visibility and control within DNS infrastructures. He also contributed to the design philosophy of BlueCat DNS Integrity, emphasizing centralized and automated network architectures. Additionally, he played a significant role in the development of BlueCat Gateway, which facilitates automation and integration with adjacent technologies.
Previous Experience at Nokia Networks
Prior to his tenure at BlueCat, Brian Shorland worked at Nokia Networks for 16 years in various roles. He served as Director of Product Management for VitalQIP DNS/DHCP and IPAM from 2013 to 2016. Before that, he held the position of EMEA Product Manager for the same product line from 2010 to 2013. His career at Nokia began as a Senior Engineer in the VitalQIP domain, where he worked from 2000 to 2010, gaining extensive experience in DNS, DHCP, and IPAM technologies.
Early Career Background
Brian Shorland began his career in the technology sector with roles at Danka Office Imaging and BMW. He worked as a Unix Consultant at Danka Office Imaging for one year from 1999 to 2000. Prior to that, he served as an IT Support Consultant at BMW from 1997 to 1998. These early positions laid the foundation for his expertise in product management and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Brian Shorland studied Computer Science at the University of Reading, where he achieved a BSc (Hons) from 1993 to 1996. He also attended Whitstone School. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in product management and engineering, particularly in the areas of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.