Brett Bender
About Brett Bender
Brett Bender is the Director of Engineering at Rover.com, with extensive experience in engineering management and development roles at various technology companies.
Professional Experience at Rover.com
Brett Bender currently serves as the Director of Engineering at Rover.com, a position he has held since 2021. He previously worked as a Senior Engineering Manager at the same company from 2019 to 2021 and as an Engineering Manager from 2018 to 2019. In 2023, he managed engineering teams focused on expansion and growth initiatives. Prior to that, he led efforts in demand generation and international marketplace development from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, from 2021 to 2022, he oversaw engineering projects related to trust and safety.
Roles at LiquidPlanner
Before his tenure at Rover.com, Brett Bender held multiple roles at LiquidPlanner. He briefly served as the CTO in 2017-2018. As the VP of Engineering from 2014 to 2017, he directed various engineering initiatives. From 2012 to 2014, he was the Director of Platform, focusing on platform development. As a Principal Developer in 2011-2012 and a Senior Developer from 2007 to 2011, he contributed significantly to product development.
Amazon.com Career Path
Brett held several positions at Amazon.com, starting as a Developer in 2003-2004. He was later promoted to Manager, a role he held from 2004 to 2007. During his time at Amazon, he developed and managed projects that contributed to the company's technological advancements.
Early Career at Trilogy
Brett began his career at Trilogy in Austin, Texas, where he worked as a Developer from 1999 to 2003. He engaged in software development tasks that laid the foundation for his later roles in larger tech companies.
Educational Background
Brett Bender studied Computer Science and Psychology at Yale University, where he obtained a BA in 1970. His educational background provided him with a robust foundation required for his diverse roles in the tech industry.