Bryan Finster

Bryan Finster stands as a pioneering force in software delivery and DevOps transformation, currently serving as Distinguished Engineer at Defense Unicorns where he architects secure software platforms for the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies. His remarkable 25-year journey includes founding the Walmart DevOps Dojo, where he revolutionized software delivery practices by helping teams achieve daily deployments through innovative six-week immersive challenges, while also establishing core continuous delivery metrics and founding the platform team that transformed Walmart's development culture. As co-author of "Modern Cybersecurity: Tales from the Near-Distant Future" and creator of the "5 Minute DevOps" blog, he shares insights gained from decades of experience in value stream optimization and platform engineering. His influence extends through his maintenance of MinimumCD.org, creation of the ScaledAgileDevOps.com parody framework, and frequent speaking engagements on topics ranging from teamwork and testing to organizational structure and value stream management. At Defense Unicorns, he continues his mission of transforming software delivery within the Department of Defense, advocating for his philosophy of "Deploy more and sleep better" while helping teams achieve rapid, reliable software delivery through improved practices and cultural transformation.