Our Story
Brand Thunder formed in April, 2007 to leverage the power of customization within the web browser and offer companies a compelling, patent-pending solution for creating a more persistent presence with their internet consumer. Brand Thunder has branded the browser and extended its functionality for some of the most recognizable brands in sports, music and the internet.
Our Mission
The mission is simple: Provide your fans and customers an immersive, engaging brand experience while they are AWAY from your website.
Our Team
Patrick Murphy - Founder
Before founding Brand Thunder, Patrick was a product and program manager at AOL where he was responsible for browser distribution and video-search partnerships. Patrick’s background in web-marketing spans from Chase Bank to Swiss Re. He received his B.A. in Finance from Capital University.
Brij Charan - Director, Technology & Design
Brij brings deep knowledge of browser design, both from graphical and programming angles and has a strong background in User Interface development and design. He has completed diplomas in Computer Hardware, Software Development, and Graphical Design.
Kevin Dwinnell - Director, Product & Marketing
Kevin has over 15 years of experience in the online industry with AOL, CompuServe and Netscape. His experience in business, product and promotion management also includes positions at Hanna-Barbera, Liebert and Turner Broadcasting. Kevin received his B.S. in Marketing from George Mason University and his M.B.A. from The Ohio State University.
Ryan D. Miller - Business Development
Ryan has led efforts in technology, marketing and business development for business and non-profit companies including Assurance Group, Sapphire Technologies and Junior Achievement of Central Ohio. He is the currently Chair for the Heart of Ohio Tech Prep Consortium’s local board of directors. Miller received his B.A. in Psychology from Flagler College.
Mike Rogers - Software Engineer
While having a diverse background in web-based technologies, Mike has primarily focused on web application development. An avid supporter of web standards and open source, believing that sharing information pushes innovation, his experience includes open-source e-learning platforms and front-end engineering.
Matt Hutchison - Quality Assurance
Matt has over 15 years in IT, software development and quality assurance. He has led in-house and offshore teams in test management, exploratory testing, and implementing release management practices from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Matt received his B.S. in MIS and M.B.A from Franklin University.
Michael Kaply - Software Engineer
Michael has been working on Mozilla and Firefox browsers for over ten years and can customize Firefox to do just about anything. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with degrees in math and computer science.
Daniel Casey - Advisor
Daniel has over 25 years of successfully leading high-performance, customer-focused technology organizations. His management experience spans corporate, entrepreneurial and VC-funded environments and includes senior operations, sales and marketing positions at Sterling Commerce, Goal Systems and UCCEL Corporation. Daniel holds a B.B.A. in Management from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. from The Ohio State University.
