Brendan Patterson

Brendan Patterson is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in product management, marketing, and sales engineering. Currently serving as Vice President of Global Sales Engineering at WatchGuard Technologies since May 2009, Brendan leads a team that provides pre-sales solutions and support, aligning technology with partner needs. Prior roles at WatchGuard included Vice President of Product Management and Sr. Product Manager, where Brendan played a crucial role in launching security services for firewalls. Brendan's earlier experience includes leadership positions at PowerTech, where significant transformations were made, as well as product management roles at GoAhead Software and Webforia. Brendan's career began at PTC, managing quality assurance for flagship software products. Educational credentials include an MS in Management of Technology from MIT Sloan School of Management and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Galway.