Brandon Wood
About Brandon Wood
Brandon Wood is a Senior Platform Engineer currently working at Rise8, with a background in cloud-native software infrastructure and systems engineering. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Boeing, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman, and holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University.
Work at Rise8
Brandon Wood currently serves as a Senior Platform Engineer at Rise8, a position he has held since 2023. His role is remote and based in Huntington Beach, California. In this capacity, he focuses on optimizing infrastructure architectures and enhancing deployment processes. His expertise in cloud-based environments and on-premises solutions contributes to the organization's adaptability in various operational landscapes.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Before joining Rise8, Brandon worked at Boeing as a Cloud Native Software Infrastructure Engineer from 2021 to 2023. During his two-year tenure in Huntington Beach, California, he was involved in developing cloud-native solutions, which further solidified his skills in infrastructure optimization and software engineering.
Career at Northrop Grumman
Brandon Wood has extensive experience at Northrop Grumman, where he held multiple roles. He served as a Principal Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and as a Modeling and Simulation Engineer from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as a System Integration and Test Engineer from 2015 to 2017 and as a Systems Engineering Intern from 2014 to 2015. His diverse roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of software systems and engineering practices.
Education and Expertise
Brandon holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering - Space Systems & Robotics and Mechatronics from Santa Clara University, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, graduating in 2014. His educational background supports his strong focus on optimizing infrastructure architectures and addressing system vulnerabilities.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Brandon Wood demonstrates a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, streamlining deployment processes and automating repetitive tasks. He proactively identifies performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities, devising innovative solutions to enhance system performance. His dedication to maintaining service reliability and customer satisfaction is evident in his approach to resolving complex technical challenges.