Dennis E. Brown

Dennis E. Brown is the Chief Technology Officer at 2-1-1 Orange County, where he focuses on rebuilding the technical infrastructure for the organization. He is based in Newport Beach, California, and has over 20 years of experience in developing and marketing new technology solutions.

Professional Background

Brown has a notable history in technology and innovation. He was instrumental in creating a database for real estate appraisals, which included 80 million homes, during his time with the Society of Real Estate Appraisers. He also played a key role at Ashton-Tate, contributing to its rapid growth into one of the largest software companies globally within a short period.

In addition to his current role, he has held various positions, including sales lead at Cinebase, where he developed media asset solutions for major companies, and partner at Atenga, focusing on pricing strategies for businesses. His work spans multiple industries, including retail, government services, and education, and he has a strong interest in the potential of conversational computing to enhance user interactions with technology.1