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Zach Brand

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VP Connected Devices at Motive
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Zach Brand is the VP of Connected Devices at Motive, leading the hardware and embedded software teams. A Stanford University alumnus, he previously served as CTO for Density, advancing sensor technology. People who have worked with him describe him as having deep subject matter expertise and strong business acumen.

Outside of his extensive career in hardware, Zach has a background in education, having worked as an English teacher for Nanshan Foreign Language School. He is noted for being analytical and inquisitive, qualities that have proven valuable in his technical leadership roles.

Unique fact: Zach co-invented a patented method for using a depth-sensing cameras light emission to capture video images in low-light conditions.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
VP Connected Devices
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Hardware Development
He has built and led hardware engineering and operations teams at Motive, Density, Amazon, and Lighthouse AI, consistently shipping new devices.
Sensor Technology
As CTO at Density, he focused on improving phased array radar sensor accuracy and holds patents related to controlling device sensors.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
VP Connected Devices
Motive
3-2023 - 9-2025
CTO
Density
1-2022 - 3-2023
VP Hardware
Density
11-2018 - 12-2021
Sr. Manager - Hardware
Amazon Lab126
1-2018 - 11-2018
VP of Hardware
Lighthouse AI
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Education
2009 - 2010
MS
Stanford University
2003 - 2007
BS
Stanford University
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