Brant has worked in automotive lighting for over 20 years. He graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a degree in Applied Optics. Following college, Brant worked 7 years as an optical engineer working on automotive exterior and interior lighting. Brant joined Valeo in 2001, and has spent the last 10 years as Principal Optical Engineer focusing on developing new technologies, and has been awarded multiple patents. His experience includes creating many optical designs for forward, signal, and interior lighting using a wide range of light sources and technologies.