Dave Brace
About Dave Brace
Dave Brace serves as the Senior Director of Product Management for the OpenEBS Kubernetes Datastore Platform, leveraging extensive experience in data management and product strategy. He has held various leadership roles in notable companies and has contributed significantly to the growth and adoption of Kubernetes storage solutions.
Current Role at DataCore Software
Dave Brace serves as the Senior Director of Product Management for the OpenEBS Kubernetes Datastore Platform at DataCore Software. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development and management of data storage solutions tailored for Kubernetes environments. His role involves overseeing product strategy and execution, ensuring that the platform meets the evolving needs of users and integrates advanced technologies.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Dave Brace has extensive experience in product management across various organizations. He worked at Veritas Technologies LLC as Director of Product focusing on Data, Cloud, and Growth from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he held the position of Director of Products at EMC XtremIO, where he managed the All-Flash DataLake, Warehouse, and Pipelines platform from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he co-founded Shoplitix, Inc. and served as Head of Product Management from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background and Expertise
Dave Brace has a robust educational background that includes studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he focused on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, completing Entrepreneur and Executive programs from 2016 to 2017. He also studied Data Science and Statistics at UC Berkeley, achieving an Executive Education program from 2017 to 2019. Furthermore, he has pursued online studies in Computer Science, specifically in Product Management for Data Science and AI/ML through Udemy.
Contributions to OpenEBS and Industry Impact
Dave Brace has played a significant role in the OpenEBS project, contributing to its growth and adoption in the industry. Under his leadership, OpenEBS achieved 800% growth in 2022 and 240% growth in 2023. The platform has become widely adopted by major companies, including ByteDance, Comcast, Verizon, and Tesla. His expertise in managing large-scale data platforms is evident, with over 40 million data volumes deployed and 500,000 active users.
Advisory Roles and Leadership
In addition to his direct product management roles, Dave Brace has served in advisory capacities for several organizations. He was a Board Advisor at Kmesh.io from 2018 to 2020 and at APTARE from 2018 to 2019. His advisory roles have allowed him to influence product strategy and development in various tech sectors, leveraging his extensive experience in data management and technology.