Ryan Brereton
About Ryan Brereton
Ryan Brereton is a Senior Software Engineer at Weave HQ, specializing in data streaming and eventing technologies. He has a diverse background in data engineering and analytics, with previous roles at CampSaver.com, Principal Financial Group, Overstock.com, and Utah State University.
Current Role at Weave
Ryan Brereton serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Weave HQ, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Lehi, Utah, he specializes in architecting solutions that utilize data streaming and eventing technologies. His work focuses on enhancing application capabilities and building high-performance distributed storage systems, which contribute to data democratization within the organization.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Weave, Ryan Brereton worked as a Data Engineer at Overstock.com from 2019 to 2021. His role involved developing data systems that supported business operations. Prior to that, he was a Big Data Engineer at Principal Financial Group from 2015 to 2019, where he contributed to data analytics projects. He also held an internship in Big Data Analytics at the same organization in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Brereton earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems with a focus on Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration from Utah State University, studying from 2009 to 2015. He also holds an Associate of Science degree in General Studies from Utah Valley University, completed between 2007 and 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in building robust data systems and enhancing real-time decision-making.
Early Career Background
Ryan Brereton began his career in customer service roles, including a position as a Cashier at Macey's Food Stores from 2008 to 2010. He also worked as an Aggie Connection Caller at Utah State University in 2013. Additionally, he served as a Webhosting Support Specialist at UK2 Group for four months in 2014. These early experiences provided him with foundational skills in communication and customer interaction.
Consultation and Data Systems Development
Ryan Brereton is involved in consulting with data producers and connecting them with consumers to create robust data systems. His focus is on increasing revenue through effective data management strategies. He is passionate about developing systems that deliver fast, clean, and actionable data, which are essential for real-time decision-making in business environments.