Dillon TenBrink

Technology Fellow

Responsible for directing large-scale technology strategy, innovation, and optimism at the world’s largest home improvement retailer. Strategic leader of infrastructure, application platforms, cloud solutions, and distributed systems supporting the reliable operation of more than 10,000 critical applications for a Fortune 20 company. Accountable for developing and maintaining technology roadmaps that direct over $500 million in annual investment across personnel, software, and hardware. Serve as leader and principal architect for a team that has effectively executed 40+ major technology transitions, earning +20 industry and internal awards and positioning the company as a recognized innovation leader.

• Cross-functional leader for the creation of strategic roadmaps, development of team deliverables, and a key provider of guidance for annual strategic planning processes. Established code-based architecture review and architectural decision documentation strategies, with integration into infrastructure-as-code automations.
• Introduced and championed the adoption of agile practices, modern cloud-friendly application development, and automated deployment to software engineering teams.
• Implemented platform-as-a-service and container deployment capabilities across private and public clouds (Google and Azure) to increase developer productivity and reduce time to deployment.
• Led the development of an infrastructure data strategy, the creation of a consolidated service catalog, and a data solutions practice to assist software engineering teams to engage with infrastructure solutions easily.
• Led engineering teams in the strategy, design, and deployment of Kubernetes and modern edge services across 2300+ edge locations.
• Enabled the shift to a mobile workforce through the deployment and adoption of modern communication tools including internal podcasts, engineering blogs, video recordings, interview sessions, happy-hour events, and internal social media tools.
• Led internal giving campaign in 2018, with record participation and funding. Leader of local Austin stand-alone and cross-site recognition events. Represented The Home Depot at local chamber and community events.

Running with a Purpose

After participating in marathons around the world, I wanted to find a way to give my running purpose and impact beyond just self-accomplishments. I wanted to partner with an organization that works to make a positive impact in the lives of those who need it. That's where the Organization for Autism Research comes in.

1 in 54 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism, some early in life and some much later. With your donation, you will be supporting a broad community through OAR’s mission. They help to fund research and create resources that help people with autism and their families across all ages and spectrum types.

Your donation will be used to help teachers work with spectrum children, engage with first responders to ensure safe care, assist in life-long support for job training and hiring resources, and will fund research grants and scholarships at top colleges.

Read more about my Marathon Story here.