Brendan Shanks
About Brendan Shanks
Brendan Shanks is a Wine Developer based in Lake Forest, California, with a background in software engineering and embedded systems. He has worked for several technology companies, including DICE Electronics, Audiovox Electronics, and Teradek, before joining CodeWeavers in 2019.
Work at CodeWeavers
Brendan Shanks has been employed at CodeWeavers as a Wine Developer since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of Wine, an open-source compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Unix-like operating systems. His work focuses on improving the functionality and performance of Wine, which is widely used by users seeking to run Windows software on different platforms.
Previous Experience in Electronics and Software Engineering
Before joining CodeWeavers, Brendan Shanks held several positions in the electronics and software engineering sectors. He worked at DICE Electronics as an Embedded Software Engineer from 2010 to 2013. Following that, he served as a Software Engineer at Audiovox Electronics from 2013 to 2015. He then transitioned to Teradek, where he was an Embedded Software Engineer from 2016 to 2019. These roles provided him with extensive experience in embedded systems and software development.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Shanks earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and embedded systems. Additionally, he gained practical experience as a System Administration Intern at the San Diego Supercomputer Center in 2006.
Career Development in Software Engineering
Throughout his career, Brendan Shanks has developed a diverse skill set in software engineering. He worked as a Mac Software Engineer at Design Science from 2015 to 2016, where he focused on software development for macOS. His varied experiences across different companies and roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both embedded systems and application development.
Location and Professional Network
Brendan Shanks is based in Lake Forest, California. His location places him within a vibrant tech community in Southern California, which is known for its innovation in technology and software development. This environment supports his professional growth and networking opportunities within the industry.