Tom Brightbill
About Tom Brightbill
Tom Brightbill is a Group Product Manager at Kong Inc., with a diverse background in product management and technology consulting. He has held various roles at companies such as Auth0, Cloudflare, and Capgemini, and holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.
Work at Kong
Tom Brightbill currently holds the position of Group Product Manager at Kong Inc., where he has been employed since 2022. His role involves overseeing product management initiatives and contributing to the company's strategic direction in Carlsbad, California. His experience in product management and technology enables him to lead teams effectively and drive product development.
Previous Experience at Auth0
Tom Brightbill worked at Auth0 as a Senior Product Manager from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he focused on product strategy and execution, enhancing the user experience and driving product adoption. He also served as Senior Product Manager II for a brief period in 2022, where he continued to refine product offerings.
Career at Cloudflare, Inc.
Tom Brightbill has extensive experience at Cloudflare, Inc., where he held multiple roles. He served as a Senior Product Manager from 2019 to 2020, focusing on product development. Prior to that, he was the Partner Engineering Lead for Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem from 2018 to 2019. His earlier roles included Manager of Solutions Engineering and Solutions Engineer, where he contributed to technical solutions and customer engagement.
Education and Expertise
Tom Brightbill earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. He also studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he completed a General Course in Economics and Management. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Southern California. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product management and technology.
Background in Consulting and Technical Roles
Before his roles in product management, Tom Brightbill worked as an Enterprise Technology Consultant at Capgemini from 2012 to 2013. He also served as a Technical Account Manager at Confirmit from 2013 to 2014. His background in consulting and technical roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of client needs and technology solutions.