Brent Compton

Principal Partner at What Tech Companies Need

Brent develops product strategy, builds and leads technology product management and development teams to deliver innovative products. He has a unique track record in building new technologies and turning-around software product portfolios. His experience include executive product management experience at Fusion IO, Micromuse and served as CIO at Joint Commission Resources. Brent has led software development and IT teams in the healthcare, telecom and enterprise software. He is a cross-functional team leader, with a proven ability to manage customer relationships and expectations, both inside and outside of the company.

Prior to founding WTCNeed in 2007, Brent held tech industry leadership roles, including VP Product Management at Micromuse (IBM acquisition, 2006, $865M) and director-level management positions at Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technologies.

Brent holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from Weber State University and has studied business with the University of Denver Executive MBA and Graduate Certificate in Finance programs. Brent has lived and worked in both the US and European enterprise business communities.

Timeline

  • Principal Partner

    Current role