Bryan Pelley

Bryan Pelley is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Protagonist Technology, a company specializing in narrative analytics and strategy. He joined Protagonist in 2013 and has held various executive roles, becoming COO in 2018.26 Before his tenure at Protagonist, Pelley worked in leadership positions at boutique consulting firms supporting U.S. Government clients and served as a U.S. Army officer in Iraq and Afghanistan.2

Pelley is based in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area.45 He holds a degree from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.5 In addition to his role at Protagonist, Pelley was named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council, where he advocates for small business interests.2

Protagonist Technology is known for its Narrative Analytics platform, which uses natural language processing and machine learning to analyze narratives across various media.3 The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Washington, D.C..12