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VP of Engineering at NerdWallet
📍 Pewee Valley, Kentucky, United States

Bryan is the VP, Head of Engineering for Consumer at NerdWallet, specializing in aligning technology with business strategy in FinTech and e-commerce. He holds an MBA from the University of Louisville. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional and inquisitive leader with deep technical skills who excels at motivating teams.

Following an acquisition by Shutterfly, Bryan was responsible for presenting a subsidiarys technology division directly to the companys CEO and CTO.

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Current Role
VP of Engineering
Location
Pewee Valley, Kentucky, United States
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Data-driven Strategy
His profile highlights extensive experience with large data sets and their application to business intelligence and strategic direction.
Developing Talent
He takes pride in creating environments for learning and mentoring, and he actively uses his network to promote and hire high-potential individuals.
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Work history

9-2025
VP of Engineering
NerdWallet
3-2022 - 11-2025
Head of Engineering, Consumer
NerdWallet
7-2021 - 3-2022
Sr Director, Engineering
NerdWallet
1-2020 - 9-2020
VP of Engineering
Shutterfly, Inc.
2-2019 - 1-2020
VP of Engineering
Snapfish
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Education
2009 - 2011
MBA
University of Louisville
2000 - 2006
BSBA
University of Louisville
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