Brian Deep is a seasoned engineering leader with over 28 years of experience driving engineering and R&D success in complex technical environments. As Director of Engineering at Cryptic Vector, Brian leads engineering and research initiatives focused on advancing technology growth, execution excellence, and long-term capability development in support of customer and mission needs.

Prior to joining Cryptic Vector, Brian held senior technical and leadership roles in both startup and defense organizations, including Caesar Creek Software. He is known for a technical hands-on leadership style and for bridging deep architectural understanding with practical delivery. Brian excels at scaling engineering teams, tackling ambiguous problems, and translating complex technical challenges into reliable, high-impact solutions.

Brian holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University, with a background in electrical engineering and computer science. He is passionate about advancing innovation in defense and national security through disciplined engineering and empowered teams.