Brendan Benke
About Brendan Benke
Brendan Benke is a Site Reliability Engineer with a diverse background in Development, Quality Assurance, and Project Management. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Guidewire Software and Menlo Security Inc., and he focuses on building effective teams and fostering collaboration.
Work at Menlo Security
Brendan Benke has been employed at Menlo Security Inc. as a Site Reliability Engineer since 2016. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of systems, contributing to the overall efficiency of the organization. His responsibilities include monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to enhance system reliability. His tenure at Menlo Security has spanned over eight years, during which he has played a key role in maintaining the operational integrity of the company's services.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Management
Prior to his current role, Brendan Benke held several positions that contributed to his extensive experience in engineering and management. He worked at Guidewire Software as Lead Engineering Manager - DevOps from 2013 to 2015, where he managed DevOps initiatives. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer - DevOps at Guidewire from 2007 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he was a Software Engineer at Information Builders from 2005 to 2006 and at Verizon Communications from 2003 to 2004. These roles provided him with a diverse skill set in software development and project management.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Benke earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from Georgetown University, completing his studies from 1996 to 2000. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in computer science principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering and management roles. His expertise encompasses development, quality assurance, program management, and project management, enabling him to effectively lead teams and projects.
Focus on Team Development and Culture
Brendan Benke emphasizes the importance of developing highly effective teams within his professional roles. He prioritizes maintaining organizational culture and fostering collaboration among team members. Notably, during his time at Guidewire Software, he successfully expanded the DevOps and DevIT teams from 2 to 20 engineers within two years, demonstrating his capability in team building and management without additional support.