John Brand

John Brand is a seasoned professional in engineering and program management with extensive experience in the rail industry. Currently serving as Sr Program Manager at Aeronix since April 2023, John has previously held significant roles, including Director of Cab Electronics and Director of Engineering at Progress Rail, where contributions focused on advanced rail technology. John's background includes positions such as Principal Systems Engineer at United Technologies, where leadership in cloud-based data analytics was established, and Sr Manager of Systems & Software Engineering at Knorr-Bremse, where agile methodologies enhanced software delivery. Notably, John has authored 23 US patents in rail technology during tenure at GE Transportation and holds four advanced degrees, including a Master's in Embedded Systems Engineering from Arizona State University. Additionally, military service in the US Navy provided foundational technical skills and leadership experience.