Stephen Brewer

Stephen Brewer is currently the VP of Engineering, Commerce & Customer Experience at Toast, a position he has held since January 2023.1 He is based in Lafayette, California, United States.

Professional Experience

Prior to his role at Toast, Stephen had a notable career in the tech industry:

Square:

• Engineering Lead for Square Commerce Platform (Nov 2021 - Jan 2023)
• Engineering Lead for Square Payments Platform (Dec 2016 - Nov 2021)

During his time at Square, he focused on financial innovation and was involved in hiring across various locations including San Francisco, Oakland, Atlanta, Seattle, and remote positions.1

Previous Roles:

• Chief Technology Officer at Lynx Technology Partners, Inc. (Oct 2015 - Nov 2016)
• Director of Technology at projekt202 (Aug 2014 - Oct 2015)
• Co-Founder and CTO at Front Desk, Inc. (Aug 2012 - Apr 2014)

Skills and Expertise

Stephen is described as a "virtuoso developer" with strong leadership skills and business acumen. He is known for his ability to deliver consistently and his "uncanny insight for business".1

Education

Stephen holds a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude (1997 - 2001).1

Career Highlights

• At projekt202, he grew the technology practice from 19 to 35 consultants and increased practice margin by over 500 basis points.1
• He has experience in building IT Risk and Compliance software, as well as consumer services in the radio industry.1
• Stephen has also worked for major companies in the travel industry, including Expedia and Hotels.com.1

Stephen Brewer's diverse experience in engineering leadership, product development, and entrepreneurship has positioned him well for his current role at Toast, where he continues to drive innovation in the commerce and customer experience sectors.