Discover how NetApp IT and Active IQ use telemetry, AI analytics, digital twins, autonomous workflows, and agents to predict issues, accelerate upgrades, and improve infrastructure health.

Brian Braren, Director, Active IQ Engineering, NetApp, Proven technology leader with 25+ years of experience in high tech, specializing in Big Data Management. Passionate about innovation and applying Generative AI to accelerate business outcomes and unlock actionable insights that elevate the customer experience.Brian holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University.

Experienced AI leader focused on building agentic AI systems that transform complex data into actionable insights and intelligent decisions
Designs scalable, production-ready AI solutions that drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business impact
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