Bruno is the Co-Founder and Principal of Key Operational Insights (KOI), a consulting firm that provides expertise in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM), workplace violence prevention, school safety, and protective intelligence to government, corporate, and educational organizations. He is the former Associate Director for the Department of Homeland Security's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships, where he was dedicated to preventing incidents of targeted violence and terrorism nationally.

Prior to his tenure at DHS, Bruno oversaw K-12 safety and security functions for medium and large school districts, with a focus on threat assessment. His extensive background also includes researching incidents of targeted violence, managing security and violence prevention initiatives for a Fortune 10 company, and serving in a distinguished law enforcement career, where he led a regionally recognized homicide and violent crimes task force.

Bruno is a published author and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, complemented by postgraduate degrees in Homeland Defense and Security Studies and Criminal Justice. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and is both a board-certified investigator and a Certified Threat Manager (CTM) through the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals.