David Brainard
About David Brainard
David Brainard serves as the Chief Technology Officer at EverQuote, where he has implemented innovative technologies and methodologies to enhance system engagement. His extensive background includes roles at Bank of America, Wayfair, and BMC Software, along with academic achievements from Wayne State University and Boston University.
Current Role at EverQuote
David Brainard serves as the Chief Technology Officer at EverQuote, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the technology strategy and implementation, focusing on enhancing system engagement and driving innovation. His leadership includes the development of an omnichannel engagement model and the incorporation of serverless architectures and event sourcing. Brainard promotes a culture of data-driven decision-making by integrating lean quantitative analysis into work prioritization.
Previous Experience at BMC Software
David Brainard has extensive experience at BMC Software, where he worked in various roles from 1999 to 2011. He started as a Developer and progressed to the position of Software Development Manager. During his tenure, he also served as a System Architect/Scrum Master. His work involved implementing Agile methodologies and contributing to software development processes.
Education and Expertise
David Brainard earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism from Wayne State University, completing his studies from 1990 to 1995. He later pursued a Master's degree at Boston University, which he completed in 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in technology leadership and software development.
Experience at Bank of America
David Brainard held multiple positions at Bank of America from 2010 to 2019. He served as a SOA Architect from 2010 to 2015 and later as Strategic Architecture until 2019. His roles involved designing and implementing service-oriented architecture solutions, contributing to the bank's technology infrastructure.
Work at Wayfair
In 2019, David Brainard worked at Wayfair as the Head of Ad Tech Systems for a period of six months. His role focused on managing advertising technology systems, contributing to the company's digital marketing efforts.