Nicholas TenBrink founded Branta Labs on a simple principle: the best technology comes from deep understanding. Before starting the firm, he spent more than sixteen years building and leading high-performing engineering teams in cyber security — work that still shapes how Branta approaches every engagement.
Background
Nicholas is an engineering leader with over sixteen years of experience across software development and the cybersecurity industry. His career spans threat detection and response, service ownership, and DevOps — the operational foundations that keep security programs reliable under real-world load. As a Certified ScrumMaster, he also helps teams adopt agile practices that fit how they actually work.
Branta Labs applies that same discipline in a boutique setting. Engagements range from threat research and security assessments to proof-of-concept builds and ground-up systems work. The approach is selective by design: fewer projects, more depth.
Certifications
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) — Scrum Alliance
Patents
- Rules processing system (US20250310354A1) — Treats detection rules as self-describing objects matched to context-appropriate event streams, rather than running every rule against every event.
- Fuel pump module assembly (US6966306) — Integrates reservoir, filter routing, and in-reservoir regulation for steadier jet-pump supply and simpler packaging in vehicle fuel delivery.
Writing & speaking
- Why Leaders Need To Lead By Example And Take Time Off — LinkedIn, July 2020
- From Corn Tortillas to APIs: Microservices as Taco Bell Ingredients — devopsdays Minneapolis, 2018
Connect
The best way to reach Branta Labs is through LinkedIn. Send a message with a brief description of the problem — research collaborations, prototype work, and challenging technical problems are all welcome.