Brian Liao
About Brian Liao
Brian Liao is the Director of Cloud Operations at Acquia, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in platform operations, having previously worked in various roles at AgilOne and DeviceAnywhere.
Current Role at Acquia
Brian Liao serves as the Director of Cloud Operations at Acquia. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's cloud services and operations for five years. His role involves overseeing cloud infrastructure and ensuring operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at AgilOne
Prior to his current role, Brian Liao worked at AgilOne in various capacities. He served as the VP of Platform Operations for nine months in 2019, following his tenure as Sr. Director of Platform Operations from 2018 to 2019. He also held the position of Director of Platform Operations for seven months in 2017 and was a Platform Operations Manager from 2014 to 2017. His career at AgilOne began as a Sr. Systems Administrator/OPS from 2013 to 2014 and included a role as Systems Administrator from 2010 to 2012.
Experience at DeviceAnywhere
Brian Liao worked at DeviceAnywhere as a Systems Administrator for three years, from 2006 to 2009. His responsibilities included managing systems and ensuring operational stability. He held a similar position for an additional two years at the same company from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Academic Background
Brian Liao studied at UC Irvine, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Information and Computer Science from 2003 to 2005. He also attended Pasadena City College, achieving an Associate of Science in Computer Science from 2000 to 2003.
Coaching Experience
In 2002, Brian Liao served as a Badminton Assistant Coach at Polytechnic School in Pasadena, California. His role involved supporting the head coach and assisting with the training of student-athletes.