Terence Bennett is the Chief Executive Officer of DreamFactory Software, a company specializing in API generation and data access automation. With over 15 years of diverse experience spanning technology, cybersecurity, and military service, Terence brings a unique blend of leadership, technical expertise, and strategic vision to his role.
At DreamFactory, Terence oversees daily operations, product development, customer success, and business strategy. The company's platform is utilized by Fortune 5 companies, large tech firms, and government agencies to generate, secure, and deploy internal REST APIs efficiently.
Prior to joining DreamFactory, Terence served as the Director of Operations at TeamPassword, a cybersecurity-focused password manager. His background also includes roles at Google, where he worked on the Offensive Security Red Team and the Product team for Google Cloud Platform.
Terence's career began in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Naval Intelligence Officer and Surface Warfare Officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom. This experience provided him with valuable insights into national security and defense.
Committed to public service, Terence volunteers on the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross of Northern California Coastal Region and the Board of Advisors for Shields & Stripes, a non-profit supporting veterans and first responders with PTSD.
Terence holds multiple credentials, including a CISSP, an EMBA, an MA, and a BS from the United States Naval Academy. He is recognized as a leader, startup advisor, veteran, and dyslexic thinker who excels in solving complex problems, building innovative solutions, and empowering teams.More...