Brian Johnson
About Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson is a Staff Engineer currently working at Tavus and the Founder of Aerbits.ai, with a background in software engineering and law. He has held various engineering roles at Zillow Group and Trulia, focusing on customer-centric development and environmental advocacy.
Work at Tavus
Brian Johnson currently serves as a Staff Engineer at Tavus, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves leveraging his extensive engineering background to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives. Based in San Francisco, California, Johnson focuses on enhancing the technological capabilities of Tavus, particularly in the realm of generative AI.
Previous Experience at Zillow Group
Brian Johnson has a significant history with Zillow Group, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Senior Full Stack Engineer on the Premier Agent Platform for nine months in 2015, followed by a year as a Senior Software Development Engineer in the same platform from 2016 to 2017. He then advanced to the role of Engineering Manager for four years, from 2017 to 2021, overseeing development efforts in San Francisco, California.
Education and Expertise
Brian Johnson holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Ave Maria School of Law, which he completed from 2004 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. His educational background in law and engineering supports his multifaceted approach to problem-solving and technology development.
Background in Software Development
Prior to his roles at Zillow Group, Brian Johnson worked at Trulia as a Senior Full Stack Engineer in Business Services from 2012 to 2015. He also held positions as a Lead Web/SaaS Developer at FinanceGenius, Inc. from 2009 to 2012 and as an Engineering Leader at rateGenius, Inc. during the same period. His diverse experience in software development spans various companies and roles, emphasizing his technical proficiency.
Environmental Advocacy and Initiatives
Brian Johnson is actively involved in environmental advocacy, particularly focusing on issues related to waste management. He has worked on developing solutions aimed at addressing illegal dumping and improving the identification of dump sites across large geographic areas. His efforts also include targeting the reduction of waste entering oceans through enhanced waste management practices.