Apple Video/Tv+
Responsible for Apple's video engineering. Launched/Grew Apple TV+ from scratch.
Jan 2016 - Feb 2023
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Cupertino, California, United States
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Brian Lanier previously worked as Apple Video/TV+ at Apple and CTO at Grubhub. Brian Lanier holds Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Decision And Information Sciences from Santa Clara University.
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About Brian Lanier
With more than 25 years’ experience in product development, program management, and architectural leadership, I transform businesses by driving innovation, strengthening customer loyalty, and creating new market opportunities. As Vice President of Engineering at Comcast, I spearheaded the Converged Products initiative, redesigning the set-top box, rebuilding the software stack, and revolutionizing the architecture of the entire cable system to launch our new X1 Platform.The X1 platform transformed Comcast from a technology consumer dependent upon external vendors such as Motorola, Pace, and Cisco, to an independent technology producer and reduced annual costs by more than $3.5B.I was also instrumental in developing a significant future revenue stream for Comcast as other cable operators license the new X1 technology to better compete with telecom and satellite rivals, fundamentally changing the industrywide business model.As Vice President of Product Development & Software Engineering at TiVo, I led a team of 200 employees pioneering broadband delivery of Emmy Award-winning content to widen our customer offering from TV shows to millions of movies, video clips, and songs.And at Moxi Digital, as Director of Software Development, I led the overall software architecture and design effort for “Moxi Media Center” home media server, winning the CES Best of Show Award in 2002.► WORK AUTHORIZATIONHold dual US and EU citizenship► AREAS OF EXPERTISEStrategic Planning ♦ Business Development ♦ Agile Methodology ♦ Architectural Leadership ♦ Customer Acquisition ♦ Client Retention ♦ Partnerships & Alliances ♦ Continuous Improvement ♦ Virtualization ♦ Cloud Computing ♦ Risk Management ♦ Mergers & Acquisitions ♦ Turnarounds ♦ Revitalizations► OPEN TO NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIESPlease feel free to contact me at +1.408.666.6970 or brian@lanier.org.
7 roles · 31 years
Brian Lanier work experience
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Cto
Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
Vice President, X1 Platform
I was recruited to head the $1B+ Comcast Converged Products initiative, redesigning the set-top box, rebuilding the software stack, and revolutionizing the architecture of the entire cable system to launch our new X1 Platform.My most notable accomplishments include:INNOVATION / BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION► Established hybrid cloud utilizing both external.
2009 - Aug 2014
Vice President – Product Development & Software Engineering
At TiVo, I led product development, program management, and quality assurance for our Emmy Award-winning TiVo DVR and Service, while managing 200 employees and contractors globally. I was also a key member of the Product Strategy team.Some of the key ways in which I made a difference include:INNOVATION / BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION► Pioneered broadband.
2004 - 2009
~5 yrs
Director Of Product Development
Scale 8
At Scale 8, I led the technical turnaround effort for a struggling dot-com, turning a service-based file hosting operation into a distributed network-attached storage product.My impact on the business:► Analyzed existing development efforts and eliminated nonessential initiatives to minimize cost.► Monetized prior investment through profitable technology.
2002 - 2003
~1 yr
Director Of Software Development
Moxi Digital (Acquired By Digeo)
In this role, I oversaw all aspects of user interface design, usability testing, and information architecture. My best achievements were:► Led overall software architecture and design effort for award-winning “Moxi Media Center” home media server, winning CES Best of Show Award in 2002. ► Played instrument role in sale of company, establishing credibility.
2000 - 2002
~2 yrs
Director Of Software Engineering, Desktop Products & Oem
At Pinnacle Systems, I built award-winning media production products based on Windows, Mac, and proprietary embedded product families.My key contributions to the organization were:► Led technology evaluation, due diligence, and post-merger integrations for 11 acquisitions.► Contributed to rise in stock price from $2 to $42.
1995 - 2000
~5 yrs
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Brian Lanier education
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Santa Clara University
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Brian Lanier is based in Cupertino, California, United States.
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Brian Lanier has worked for Apple, Grubhub, Comcast, Tivo, and Scale 8.
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Brian Lanier holds Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Decision And Information Sciences from Santa Clara University.
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