Greg Bruno
About Greg Bruno
Greg Bruno is the Vice President of Software Engineering at SoftIron, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software development, particularly in cluster management and open-source projects, and holds a PhD in Computer Science.
Current Role at SoftIron
Greg Bruno currently serves as the Vice President of Software Engineering at SoftIron, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees software development initiatives and engineering strategies, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the technology sector. His leadership focuses on enhancing software solutions and ensuring the efficient management of engineering teams.
Previous Experience at SoftIron
Prior to his current role, Greg Bruno worked at SoftIron as Chief Architect for a period of six months in 2020. During this time, he was responsible for defining the architectural vision and guiding the development of software solutions that align with the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Greg Bruno holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from UC San Diego, where he also completed his Master of Science (MS) in the same field. His academic background includes research on parallel file systems. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics and Computer Science from Pepperdine University. This educational foundation supports his extensive expertise in software engineering and systems architecture.
Career Background
Greg Bruno has a diverse career in software engineering, having worked at several notable organizations. He was an Engineering Fellow at Teradata from 2019 to 2020, and prior to that, he held the position of VP Engineering in the Software Manufacturing Division at Teradata from 2017 to 2019. He also served as VP Engineering at StackIQ from 2011 to 2017. His early career included roles at UC San Diego as a Programmer/Analyst III and at Teradata as a Senior Software Engineer.
Contributions to Open Source and Cluster Management
Greg Bruno co-founded the open-source Rocks Cluster Group at the San Diego Supercomputer Center. He played a significant role in the architecture, design, and implementation of the Rocks Cluster Distribution. Additionally, he contributed to the development of Stacki, an open-source solution designed for rapid server configuration, demonstrating his commitment to advancing cluster management software.