Experience
As a Consultant
Brent has been working as an independent consultant for more than ten years. While confidentiality prevents him from naming names, he has worked for multiple Fortune 500, S&P 500, and top-performing Nasdaq companies on marquee product launches, and he has worked with young start-ups in the earliest phases of development.
“Brent worked with us from our late-stage beta through our first public release, and he helped us hone our customer experience and achieve a level of polish that was lacking before. The benefits we got from his experience still reverberate today.”
-CEO of a blockchain startup
As a Journalist
Brent has been a professional reviewer for 15 years for outlets including Wired, The Wirecutter, The Verge, Gizmodo, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Gear Patrol, Outside Magazine, Lifehacker, Men’s Journal, GQ, and more. He has tested everything from phones and cameras, to VR rigs and smart home devices, to wearables and sporting goods, to apps and services. He is known for his extremely thorough testing and getting to the heart of the user experience. Brent has also produced and hosted video series for Wired and Gizmodo, and written/produced two TV series for Discovery Channel.
You can find a few recent samples of his reviews here:
Gizmodo: Spinn Coffee Maker, Roborock Qrevo Curv vacuum, Garmin Fenix 8 sports watch, Best Surf Gear
The Verge: Astell & Kern SP3000T music player, Breville Joule Turbo sous vide, Levels Health fitness/glucose tracker
WIRED: UE Premier Pro in-ear headphones, DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone, Best Snow Gear
Outside Mag: Google Pixel Watch 3, Billabong Furnace Natural wetsuit, Oyster Tempo Cooler
Men’s Journal: Best Smart Home Tech for Apartments, How to Find the Right Intermediate Surfboard for You, Everything You Need for Splitboarding