Brendan Creane

Brendan Creane is an experienced technology leader, currently serving as the Senior Engineering Manager for Sensor Management at Corelight since February 2023. With a strong background in software engineering and management, Brendan has previously held positions as Senior Manager of Software Engineering at Palo Alto Networks and Director of Engineering at Tigera, where leadership included overseeing the development of Calico Enterprise. Brendan's extensive career began at Apple Computer, Inc., followed by roles at Halestorm, San Francisco Unified School District, EMC Insignia, and Riverbed Technology, showcasing expertise in C++ development, agile methodologies, and educational technology integration. Brendan holds a B.S. in Computer Science from UC Santa Barbara and an M.A. in Instructional Technology from San Francisco State University. In addition to professional roles, Brendan volunteers as an engineering coach and mentor at Plato.