Brandon Du Rette
About Brandon Du Rette
Brandon Du Rette is the Vice President of Engineering at WP Engine, with a notable history of roles in software development and architecture.
Current Title and Role at WP Engine
Brandon Du Rette is currently serving as the Vice President of Engineering at WP Engine. In this role, he is responsible for leading the engineering teams and driving strategic initiatives within the organization. His leadership extends across multiple countries, including the US, Ireland, and Poland.
Professional Journey at WP Engine
Brandon Du Rette has had a progressive career at WP Engine, starting as a Senior Software Developer in 2013. He then moved on to the roles of Technical Architect in 2015, Chief Architect from 2016 to 2020, and finally Vice President of Engineering. His extensive tenure at WP Engine highlights his expertise and dedication to the field of software development and architecture.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining WP Engine, Brandon Du Rette co-founded JustGolf and worked in several software development roles at various companies. He served as a Senior Software Developer at Appconomy and Chief Architect at SmartBear Software. His early career includes roles as a Software Engineer at IBM, ioLogics, and Enthought, among others.
Educational Background
Brandon Du Rette studied Computer Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), earning an S.B. degree. His educational background from a prestigious institution has provided a solid foundation for his career in software engineering and technology leadership.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
At WP Engine, Brandon Du Rette has been instrumental in several key projects. He established the Atlas product line for headless WordPress and built a global team across three countries. He initiated the Developer Relations function, led the integration of the Delicious Brains plugin portfolio, and managed the portfolio of WordPress builder tools. Additionally, he led Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data Science functions, ensuring organizational data needs were met.