Branden Smith

Branden Smith is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in data engineering and software architecture. Currently serving as a Staff Engineer at Spotify since March 2020, Branden previously held positions as a Senior Data Engineer at Publicis Media, where responsibilities included designing event log aggregation architectures and ensuring compliance with user-privacy regulations. Prior experience includes working as Vice President/Senior Software Architect at Hywin Capital Management, where Branden focused on distributed data processing architectures for quantitative trading strategies. Earlier roles at Liaison Technologies revolved around leading teams in integration development and data management, with a strong emphasis on microservice architecture. Branden began a career in technology at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science was earned from 2001 to 2005.