Brian Winant
Engineering Leader | Cybersecurity | Cloud Cost Optimization | Startups
- Role
- Principal Software Architect at WatchGuard Technologies
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Winant
Engineering leader with a proven track record of delivering award-winning products and services for both startups and Fortune 100 companies. Expert in cloud cost optimization, serverless architecture, and building high-performing teams that succeed in fast-paced environments. Combines hands-on technical knowledge with leadership focused on fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and aligning technology with business goals.
Experience
Principal Software Architect
Apr 2025 — Present
Following acquisition of ActZero, transitioned into a principal IC role to focus on AI-driven cybersecurity R&D efforts.Cut production AWS costs by 26% following post-acquisition system integration by simplifying architecture and optimizing resource usage.Developing LLM and agentic prototypes in collaboration with research PhDs, evaluating early-stage ideas and handing validated systems off to engineering teams.Partner with leadership to shape engineering strategy and AI roadmap development.
Education
Bucknell University
BS, Computer Science
The George Washington University
MS, Computer Science
King's College London
Computer Science
Skills
- Java
- Rest
- Software Development
- Spring
- Tomcat
- Agile Methodologies
- Apache
- Java Enterprise Edition
- Sql
- Jira
- Software Engineering
- Unix
- Enterprise Software
- Web 2.0
- Database Design
- Postgresql
- Subversion
- Web Services
- Javascript
- Hibernate
- Oracle
- Jquery
- Perl
- Object Oriented Design
- Git
- Ruby
- Maven
- Linux
- Shell Scripting
- Application Architecture
- Software Requirements
- Web Applications
- J2ee
- Jms
- Extjs
- Application Servers
- Ldap
- Perforce
- Agile Application Development
- Lucene
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