Summary
Paul Brenner is a technology and research leader with nine years of formal experience and a multi-decade career bridging academia, military command, and cybersecurity entrepreneurship. As Director of the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Research Computing (after serving as Senior Associate Director), he combines a PhD in Computer Science with hands-on expertise in knowledge systems engineering and AI security through his consultancy, GnoSys. He maintains active leadership in the United States Air Force, reflecting a pragmatic, mission-driven approach to complex technical programs and organizational stewardship. Paul’s background in materials science and engineering informs a systems-level perspective on computing infrastructure, research computing, and secure AI deployments. Colleagues describe him as equally comfortable shaping institutional research strategy and rolling up his sleeves to solve technical security challenges.
9 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at University of Notre Dame
Master of Science - MS, Materials Science, Master of Science - MS, Materials Science at The Ohio State University