FOUNDED
2001
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
MPLS
MINNESOTA
55414
CURRENT TEMP
ABOUT US
Starting out as a software development company in 2001, Code 42 Software is the creator of CrashPlan, CrashPlan PRO, and CrashPlan PROe award-winning onsite, offsite and cloud backup solutions for home, businesses, and enterprise.
Today we continue to deliver high-performance hardware and easy-to-use software solutions that protect the world's data.
OUR PRODUCTS
PHILOSOPHY
Leveraging our collective experience in software development, consulting and enterprise solutions, our teams are renowned for creating extraordinary solutions to everyday problems, the kinds of technical challenges we all face every day.
We're not satisfied with making solutions that simply perform well; they must look great and be easy to use, too. Requiring the fewest possible clicks, our software is intuitive and easy on the eyes. In our innovative, open environment all challenges are encouraged, new ideas are invited, and the best one always wins.
LOCATIONS
TOTAL DATA UNDER MANAGEMENT
200 PB
MATTHEW DORNQUAST
AT CODE 42 SINCE
2001
DISCIPLINE
CEO
EXPERIENCE
30+ yrs
1ST COMPUTER
CDC Cyber 73 via ASR33 @110 baud
BEST PART ABOUT WORKING AT CODE 42
“Growing and inspiring the Minnesota tech community.”
FOUNDING PARTNER, CEO
Like many of his colleagues at Code 42 Software, Matthew sat in front of an Apple computer as a child and hasn't ventured far from an Apple product ever since. Nurturing his natural technical acuity at the University of Minnesota, his professional pursuits centered around delivering pragmatic, real-world solutions for real-world challenges. At his first company, Matthew provided comprehensive IT support and software solutions to his clients as Founder / Owner of Microworks. Later, he advanced technological innovation in the creative space as CTO at Fallon McElligott and architected new technologies as Chief Scientist at Webhelp. There he forged the personal and professional ties that later evolved into Code 42 Software.
At Code 42, Matthew drove a small, talented team to envision, architect and develop the wildly-popular automatic backup solution: CrashPlan.
In those rare moments when he is not dreaming up the next cool thing for CrashPlan, Matthew relishes time with his family, snowboarding, running, weight-lifting, games, and researching how to get flying cars off the ground.
BRIAN BELL
AT CODE 42 SINCE
2012
EXPERIENCE
20+ yrs
1ST COMPUTER
Macintosh II
BEST PART ABOUT WORKING AT CODE 42
“The chance to build another global organization.”
PRESIDENT/COO
Brian enjoys building winning teams, whether leading a mission of F16s, challenging the status quo with disruptive technologies, or building a winning 'positive aggressive' culture.
Drawn to Code 42 by the huge opportunities around the consumerization of IT, BYOD, and the ever-accelerating growth of data in the enterprise, Brian loves the challenges of global expansion.
Before joining Code 42, Brian ran Dell's Enterprise Storage Sales group for the Americas. Previously, he helped Twin Cities-based Compellent Technologies grow from startup to a storage powerhouse which was ultimately acquired by Dell for just under $1 billion. Earlier, Brian spent 10 years in the Air Force as a fighter pilot.
Brian is an avid cyclist (both on and off-road), Alpine skier and wake boarder.
MIKE EVANGELIST
EXPERIENCE
00100010
1ST COMPUTER
Coleco Adam
SELF PROCLAIMED
Nerd
BEST PART ABOUT WORKING AT CODE 42
“Working with so many brilliant people.”
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Mike is a self-confessed technology nerd who directs the marketing communications strategy at Code 42. He and his team are responsible for creating and enhancing product awareness and defining the CrashPlan brand through social media, trade shows, advertising, web presence, blogging, print, training and documentation.
He has spent the last three decades involved in the creation, positioning, marketing and delivery of a variety of world-class technology products.
Mike came to Code 42 from Elgato GmbH where he was responsible for product evangelism and marketing for their Mac-based DVR products. Before that he was president of Wired Inc, a manufacturer of pro video equipment. Earlier, Mike was Director of Product Marketing at Apple. There he was responsible for the marketing of Apple’s professional software, including Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro and iDVD. Prior to joining Apple, Mike provided technology marketing consulting to Astarte, Mirror Technologies, Envisio, Moniterm, and many others.
Mike has been an avid photographer since age 14. His current favorite photo subject is his grandson Jack.
SUSAN DUB
AT CODE 42 SINCE
2011
EXPERIENCE
21+ yrs
1ST COMPUTER
IBM
BEST PART ABOUT WORKING AT CODE 42
“The people and the energy.”
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Susan Dub is Chief Financial Officer at Code 42. A numbers wiz since attending the University of North Dakota, her first project with a computer (with 8"-disk) was to write an accounting program in Basic. Her professional experience began at Deloitte & Touche, and progressed as CFO in a number of tech companies including Lawson Software, Jasc, Corel, Winzip, and finally Works Computing before coming to Code 42. Today, she thrives on the positive energy of working with a company that is taking its business to the next level.
When she's not donning a green visor at the office, Susan enjoys reading, playing piano and traveling to places steeped in history.
IN THE NEWS
Android Market: CrashPlan Comes To Android, Allows You To Retrieve Your Backed Up Files On The Go. Read more>
Macworld: Access files on the go with new CrashPlan apps. Read more>
Market Watch: Code 42 Software Launches CrashPlan Mobile Apps with One-Tap Update. Read more>
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