Brooks has been a trailblazer in the Cloud and AI sectors since 2009, notably creating one of the earliest Infrastructure-as-a-Service platforms. Currently leading Pythian, a prominent data analytics and AI firm, he has overseen three major business transactions, including the sales of NaviSite, Datto, and Cloudreach to respected companies. His extensive technology career spans over 30 years, with influential positions at top organizations like Accenture, Cisco, and Avaya, alongside steering five private equity-backed growth firms. Beyond his professional life, Brooks passionately supports his three children in youth sailing competitions, enjoys team sports with a competitive spirit, and is known for his dry sense of humor and eclectic interests, including a memorable but linguistically challenging eight-year stay in Paris.