Brent Miller
About Brent Miller
Brent Miller is a Lead Software Engineer at YearOne, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software engineering, organizational architecture, and education, with significant experience at New Relic and a strong focus on team collaboration and continuous improvement.
Work at YearOne
Brent Miller has been serving as the Lead Software Engineer at YearOne since 2021. YearOne is a company that participated in Techstars 2020, focusing on innovative solutions in the tech industry. In his role, Brent applies his extensive experience in software engineering to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience at New Relic, Inc.
Brent Miller worked at New Relic, Inc. for a total of four years, holding various positions including Principal Software Engineer and Organizational Architect from 2016 to 2020, and Lead Software Engineer from 2014 to 2015. His tenure at New Relic included contributions as a Software Engineer from 2010 to 2012 and as a Senior Software Engineer from 2012 to 2014. His roles involved significant responsibilities in software development and architectural design.
Entrepreneurship at Foliosus Web Design LLC
Brent Miller is the Owner and Operator of Foliosus Web Design LLC, a position he has held since 2005. This role allows him to leverage his skills in web design and development, providing services to clients in the Portland, Oregon area for nearly two decades.
Educational Background
Brent Miller has a diverse educational background with degrees in biology. He earned a B.A. in Biology from Reed College between 1995 and 2000, followed by an M.A. in Plant Evolutionary Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara from 2001 to 2006. He also studied at the University of Geneva for one year in 1997-1998, focusing on biology.
Advocacy for Organizational Efficiency
Brent Miller advocates for just-in-time, lightweight planning to reduce organizational overhead and improve team efficiency. He emphasizes the importance of creating a learning organization through feedback loops, which ensures continuous improvement. His approach includes facilitating both small meetings and large multi-day workshops to enhance team collaboration and productivity.