Brenden Gilbert

Product Hardware Engineer and Accessibility Evangelist in Newark, Texas (Fort Worth)

Brenden Gilbert

Product Hardware Engineer and Accessibility Evangelist in Newark, Texas (Fort Worth)

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Brenden Gilbert is an amazing energetic deaf person and adept with various technology subjects.

He has 27+ years experience working with various technologies, effectively leading teams, and driving accessibility/inclusion efforts.

What is unique about him: He is a deaf person who uses American Sign Language to communicate, navigating special challenges, and improving gaps and issues so the world can be a better place for everyone!

Brenden was recently at Meta for almost 4 years as a Senior Product Hardware Engineer. He specialized in AI/Machine Learning servers for the data center organization across 20+ regions globally and multiple teams.

He is also a phenomenal and passionate Accessibility evangelist and advocate, especially within the AR/VR/XR space.

It is important that the world be as accessible, inclusive. and equitable as possible. People with disabilities deserve to be on the same playing field as everyone else.

In his spare time, he tries to collect all retro game consoles and games, and also travels to interesting places, often on “roads less travelled”.

  • Work
    • Meta (Formerly FACEBOOK)
  • Education
    • California State University, Northridge