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Brian Wu

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VP of Engineering at Spark
📍 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Brian is a thoughtful engineering leader with a decade of experience in the Ad Tech industry, having managed large, global teams at companies like Xandr. A graduate of Bowdoin College, he is a proponent of people-first management and focuses on building trust and transparency within his teams at Spark.

Outside of his engineering leadership, Brian is a passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He has a deep appreciation for the arts, having formally studied music at a conservatory, which showcases a creative side that complements his technical and leadership abilities.

He studied Jazz at the prestigious Conservatorium van Amsterdam.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
VP of Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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People-First Leadership
Advocates for a strengths-based management style that prioritizes trust, transparency, and the humanity of every employee.
Diversity in Tech
A passionate advocate for promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives within technology organizations and his teams.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
VP of Engineering
Spark
5-2022 - 6-2025
Head of Engineering
Spark
11-2021 - 4-2022
Director of Software Engineering
Bowery Farming
12-2020 - 11-2021
Director of Engineering
Xandr
12-2019 - 12-2020
Senior Engineering Manager
Xandr
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Education
2007 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts
Bowdoin College
2009 - 2010
Jazz
Conservatorium van Amsterdam
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