Brett Fox

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Director of Engineering at Rocket Money

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Brett is the Director of Engineering at Rocket Money, where he leads the Systems Engineering group. An alumnus of Duke University with a degree in Engineering, he has a strong background in cloud architecture, technical roadmapping, and managing cross-functional teams, having progressed through several leadership roles within the company.

His professional activities suggest a passion for mentorship and team development, frequently posting about hiring opportunities and promoting his colleagues work. He maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, Duke University, and was recognized with an Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award during his time there.

Unique fact: He received an award for his excellence as a teaching assistant during his undergraduate studies.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Cloud Infrastructure
Manages a cloud infrastructure team and has experience migrating numerous applications to AWS. He also promotes his team's work with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Engineering Leadership
Actively involved in recruiting top talent for his teams, often sharing job postings and emphasizing his goal of building high-performing engineering groups.
Personal Finance Tech
Works for a personal finance company and looks for engineers who are interested in helping millions of people on their financial journeys.

Media Appearances

Brett has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Director of Engineering at Rocket Money
3-2023 - 7-2024
Engineering Manager at Rocket Money
7-2022 - 3-2023
Tech Lead Manager at Rocket Money
10-2020 - 8-2021
Manager at Pariveda Solutions
8-2018 - 9-2020
Associate at Pariveda Solutions

Education

2011 - 2015
Bachelors of Science in Engineering from Duke University

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Exp : 12 Location : Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Engineering at Rocket Money
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Insights For Selling To Brett

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brett is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brett

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brett move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Brett take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Brett

Personality Compatibility


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