Bernard Bernstein

Bernard Bernstein is a seasoned engineer currently serving as the VP Principal Engineer at American Express since the acquisition of BodesWell in 2022. Prior to this role, they were the VP of Engineering at TripAdvisor, where they led multiple development teams and focused on Hotel-facing B2B products. They co-founded BodesWell, a financial planning platform, before transitioning to American Express. With a robust foundation in engineering, including previous positions such as Chief Technology Officer at Time Out Group and Co-founder/VP at LiveWorld, Bernard has cultivated a career dedicated to technical innovation and team management. They hold a BS from the University at Albany, SUNY, and a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder.