About the Founder
Meet Brent Wood, the visionary behind AlphaMadera LLC
Brent Wood
Brent Wood is the founder of AlphaMadera LLC, bringing decades of experience in software engineering leadership and a passion for leveraging AI to transform financial investment intelligence.
Based in the Greater Seattle Area, Brent's sweet spot is supporting and leading large software engineering teams in the consumer space. Throughout his career, he has successfully led engineering organizations ranging from 30 to 100s of engineers, consistently advocating for the principle that small, focused teams scale better than large ones.
Engineering Leadership
Proven track record of leading and scaling engineering teams across multiple organizations, including large international teams distributed across different time zones.
Technical Expertise
Deep expertise in backend services, AI/LLM applications, and building scalable infrastructure for consumer-facing products.
AI Innovation
Passionate about applying cutting-edge artificial intelligence and data science to solve real-world problems in finance and beyond.
Strategic Vision
Combines pragmatic problem-solving with creative thinking to achieve goals at a higher level, encouraging teams to excel.
Background & Experience
Brent's career spans multiple decades in technology, with a focus on consumer software and engineering excellence. His experience includes working with some of the world's leading technology companies, where he honed his skills in building and leading high-performing engineering teams.
A graduate of Oregon State University, Brent has been at the forefront of technological innovation throughout his career. He is known for his pragmatic approach to engineering challenges, his ability to move projects forward with energy and determination, and his talent for encouraging those around him to achieve their goals.
Colleagues describe Brent as someone with "a lot of energy who thrives on moving forward" and note his ability to turn out "high quality deliverables time after time." His leadership style combines pragmatism with creativity, and he maintains a good sense of humor even when pushing the pace.
Recent Work & Thought Leadership
Brent is an active contributor to technical discussions and has written extensively on topics including:
- Go vs. Python for Backend Services in the LLM Era: A practical reflection on building AI-driven applications and backend infrastructure
- Using OpenAI to Clean Up Image Artifacts: Exploring how AI models via APIs can be game-changers for the media industry
- Amazon Will Make You Better: Insights on how working for top-tier companies can elevate your professional capabilities
His work at AlphaMadera represents the convergence of his deep engineering expertise, leadership experience, and passion for applying AI to identify long-term investment opportunities in the financial markets.
Connect with Brent
To learn more about Brent's work or to connect professionally, visit his LinkedIn profile.