Bradley Herrup, formally Senior Engineering Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he led the EC2 Capacity team responsible for delivering and managing the core infrastructure powering the world’s largest cloud computing platform. With over 15 years of engineering leadership experience, Bradley built a reputation for scaling high-performing teams, driving innovation, and optimizing cloud and mobile technology solutions across industries. His expertise spans cloud computing, capacity planning, and supply chain logistics, with a focus on leveraging data to provide strategic insights that enhance operational efficiency and product development.
At AWS, Bradley led multiple cross-functional teams of up to 50 engineers, managing a $1B+ supply and demand ordering system. His leadership was instrumental in launching key products such as EC2 Capacity Blocks and Future-Dated Capacity Reservations, generating millions in revenue. His focus on automation and efficiency improvements has resulted in $100M+ in annual savings through optimized server capacity utilization. Additionally, he spearheaded initiatives to streamline hiring processes, increasing recruitment speed by sevenfold while maintaining a zero-security incident record.
Prior to AWS, Bradley served as Senior Vice President of Engineering at Optoro, where he scaled the engineering department from 10 to over 80 employees globally. Under his leadership, the platform’s processing capacity increased tenfold to handle over 10 million items per month, catering to Fortune 100 customers. He was instrumental in driving major infrastructure improvements, including the migration to Kubernetes and the transformation of the company’s warehouse management system into a subscription-based SaaS product.
Bradley’s extensive background in software engineering includes leadership roles at ZipList, AOL, and multiple startups, where he developed industry-leading mobile applications and cloud-based platforms. His technical acumen, combined with a deep understanding of strategic business objectives, has made him a driving force in engineering innovation.
A graduate of The George Washington University with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Computer Science, Bradley remains committed to mentoring future leaders in technology. His passion for building collaborative, high-performing teams and delivering cutting-edge solutions continues to shape the future of cloud computing and engineering leadership.
Character
Bradley Herrup is a dynamic and results-oriented leader who fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring his teams excel in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.
Knowledge
With over 15 years of experience in engineering leadership, cloud computing, and software development, Bradley possesses deep technical expertise in capacity planning, infrastructure optimization, and scalable system design.
Strategic
Bradley has a proven ability to scale engineering teams, streamline operations, and implement innovative solutions that drive efficiency, revenue growth, and long-term technological advancements.
Communication
An effective communicator and mentor, Bradley bridges the gap between technical teams and executive leadership, providing clear insights, aligning goals, and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.
