Brennen Smith

About

With over a decade of experience in technology, engineering, and security, I am passionate about building scalable infrastructure and innovative solutions. As Head of Engineering at RunPod, I lead the development of cloud-native GPU infrastructure, enabling AI researchers and developers to access powerful computing resources efficiently and cost-effectively. Previously, as VP of Technology at Ookla, I led global engineering teams across four continents, managing infrastructure that processed over 15 billion daily events for Speedtest.net and DownDetector. My key achievements included expanding Apple's Edge footprint by 4x and developing foundations for Apple Private Relay and Exposure Notification Service. I bring diverse experience from consulting, education, aerospace, and media sectors, with expertise in: - Large-scale distributed systems - Cloud infrastructure and security - Team leadership and technical strategy - Cross-functional project management - Infrastructure optimization and scaling

Experience

Education