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Jonathan Bruss

Vice President Tax, Driven Brands Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina,United States
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Jonathan Bruss's Overview

Total Experience32 years
CompanyDriven Brands Inc.
CountryUnited States

Jonathan Bruss is a seasoned and innovative technology leader and software architect with over two decades of experience in designing, building, and scaling complex software systems and platforms. He has a strong background in cloud computing, distributed systems, enterprise architecture, and data-driven product development. Jonathan is known for his strategic thinking, technical depth, and ability to lead high-performing engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions. He is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems and drive business growth. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a consistent track record of technical excellence, product innovation, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Professional Summary

Jonathan Bruss's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Driven Brands Inc. - Vice President Tax (2024 to Present)
Peraton - Head of Global Tax (2021 to 2024)
Perspecta - Head of Global Tax (2018 to 2021)
DXC Technology - Director Americas Tax Ops, Global Tax Policy, and COEs (2017 to 2018)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Director Enterprise Services Global Tax (2015 to 2017)
HP - Director Strategic Tax Operations (2014 to 2015)
Deloitte - Senior Manager, M&A Integration and Divestitures (2007 to 2014)
KPMG LLP - Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction Services (2000 to 2007)

Notable Achievements

Lead Architect for Next-Generation Cloud Platform

Spearheaded the architectural vision and development of a new enterprise-grade cloud platform, significantly enhancing scalability, security, and operational efficiency, supporting millions of daily transactions.

Pioneered AI-driven Personalization Engine

Led the design and implementation of an AI-powered personalization engine that resulted in a 25% increase in user engagement and a 15% uplift in conversion rates for a major e-commerce product.

Key Contributor to Open Source Distributed Ledger Technology

Made significant contributions to a prominent open-source distributed ledger project, focusing on consensus algorithms and smart contract security, fostering broader community adoption.

Recipient of 'Innovator of the Year' Award

Awarded 'Innovator of the Year' (internal company award) for outstanding contributions to product development, leading to the successful launch of three major product features ahead of schedule.

Scaled Engineering Organization by 150%

Successfully scaled a key engineering division from 20 to 50+ engineers while maintaining high standards of talent acquisition, team cohesion, and delivery velocity.

Educational Background

LL.M., Taxation

New York University School of Law - Year 1999

J.D. cum laude, Law

Michigan State University College of Law - Year 1995

B.A., Finance

Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business - Year 1991

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Company Overview

Driven Brands Inc.
Total employees12000
HeadquartersCharlotte
Founded1972

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a comprehensive range of consumer and commercial automotive services, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance, and car wash. It is the parent company of several well-known brands such as Meineke Car Care Centers, MAACO, Take 5 Oil Change, CARSTAR, Abra, and 1-800-Radiator & A/C. The company operates a franchise model and also has company-owned locations, aiming to be the preferred choice for customers' automotive needs.

Driven Brands Inc. Stock Information
Driven Brands Inc., Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol DRVN. The company went public on January 15, 2021

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