Peter Feldman
Austin,Texas
Summary
Technology executive with a proven record at Sourceday, achieving a 800% increase in ARR. Expertise in KPI development and strategic planning, with a focus on team leadership and business development. Successfully scaled teams and improved operational efficiency. Utilizes data analytics to drive innovation and deliver high-quality solutions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
SourceDay
10.2019 - Current
- ARR increased 800% in 3+ years through scalable platform evolution and product innovation
- Scaled Engineering organization from 8 to 60 across Software Development, QA, DevOps, and SecOps
- Built and delivered SourceDay’s AI-powered product capabilities, including intelligent automation and agent-driven workflows to optimize supplier collaboration, exception management, and procurement operations
- Own end-to-end software delivery for all platform components, including core SaaS application, data pipelines, and AI/ML-driven features
- Established and oversee security strategy and execution, including SecOps, risk management, and compliance (SOC 2), ensuring enterprise-grade security posture for customers
- Built and implemented KPI-driven SDLC with measurable improvements in velocity, quality, and on-time delivery
- Hired and developed Product Management team (6 members) and partnered with CEO in hiring Chief Product Officer
- Led cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Product, Customer Support, and Implementations to improve customer outcomes and reduce time-to-value
- Managed global internal and outsourced teams across development, QA, DevOps, SecOps, and program management
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Carnegie Technologies
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Key member of the executive team helping drive strategic direction, patent portfolio investment, M&A activity, product, and operational delivery.
- Executed M&A and intellectual property strategy, enhancing portfolio value and driving alignment across business units.
- Led charge to move company from disparate operating companies to business unit-based operations which allowed for an enhanced economy of scale.
- Key manager of company growth from 80 to more than 300 in 24 months (employees and outsourced headcount).
- Hired executive leadership team members to strengthen organizational capabilities.
- Managed Software, Operations, Product Management, Program Management, and Human Resources personnel.
- Delivered multiple products across business units, aligning offerings with strategic goals.
- Brought multiple software and hardware products to market in different areas including: Internet of Things (IoT), Satellite, SaaS and Managed Services.
- Managed product lifecycle, development, and operational processes, supporting company growth during rapid expansion.
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER
M87 (Acquired by Xcom Labs)
09.2012 - 01.2016
- Co-Founded, built initial software offering and team for a first of its kind technology geared towards helping mobile devices enhance cellular connectivity via Wi-Fi.
- The technology allows a device-to-device smart network to be created based on learning about mobile devices connectivity within a nearby environment.
- Oversaw technical implementation, portfolio management, and product delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Co-Founder of device-to-device (D2D) and IoT software startup which negotiated an exclusive license with technology incubated at the University of Texas at Austin.
- Recruited and led 20-person engineering team to develop product for first mobile operator targeted offering, securing $5M in funding.
- Executed responsibilities as Senior technical account manager for all customer interactions and technical business development.
- Defined and executed strategy for protecting current and future product offerings through development of robust patent portfolio.
VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING
AT&T Wi-Fi Services (Formerly Wayport)
06.2007 - 09.2012
- Managed all software, hardware specified, and live operations of a 27x7 network.
- Oversaw personnel management and development budgeting, serving as technical voice for Wi-Fi at AT&T.
- Managed $50M+ budget and over 300 full-time and contract employees.
- Managed software engineering, network engineering, hardware engineering, quality assurance, program, and release management for a network of over 40K locations.
- Managed AT&T's Public Wi-Fi Network, operating 24x7x365 across retail, hospitality, campus, hot zone and stadium venues, and corporate customers including McDonald's, Starbucks, Hilton Hotels, and Dallas Cowboys.
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration among AT&T sales, marketing, labs, product, and operations teams to align development and operational efforts.
- Ensured product and project requirements are identified and incorporated into developed solutions; provide quality assurance (testing) to ensure intended outcome is realized.
- Led technical direction for Wi-Fi services M&A, including integration of Hilton Stay Connected and Superclick acquisitions.
- AT&T acquired Wayport 11/2008 - Key executive retained after acquisition.
VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING
Nomadix (Acquired by Docomo Intertouch)
10.2000 - 06.2007
- As senior technical executive, responsible for all product delivery, maintenance, and definition.
- Led all product development and contributed significantly to roadmap creation.
- Oversaw development process and expense planning, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- During tenure product deployed in the field went from 10K to 25K+ site deployments.
- Leader accountable for playing most active role with large customers, strategic partners, vendors, and licensees of our software.
- Negotiated contracts with outsource partners and managed supplemental software development, optimizing resource allocation.
- Directed patent portfolio and acted as technical lead for prosecution, enhancing intellectual property value.
- Managed the patent portfolio and handled technical legal issues and lawsuits.
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING, ACCESS PRODUCTS
Xircom (Acquired by Intel)
03.1999 - 10.2000
- Technical leader of company's largest business unit, accountable for setting product vision and strategic direction.
- Held P&L responsibilities for new and existing product development, managing activities that contributed to approximately $400M in revenue.
- Delivered products contributing $400M in revenue.
- Oversaw all wired and wireless ethernet product lines.
- Managed over 50 developers and QA personnel directly and indirectly answering for product development activities.
- Facilitated selection of Cisco as wireless partner for product portfolio and served as technical liaison for Cisco and Xircom wireless product co-development.
VARIOUS QA & SOFTWARE POSITIONS
Xircom
02.1991 - 03.1999
- Managed engineering teams to deliver software projects effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Skills
- Cloud architecture
- Artificial intelligence strategy
- Data analytics
- Product management
- Process efficiency
- System implementation
- Strategic integration
- M&A expertise
- Business development
- Key partnerships
- P&L management
- KPI development
- EOS and OKRs
- Executive leadership
- Team leadership
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Stakeholder relations
- Communication and reporting
- Team initiatives
- Business acumen
- Problem solving
Patents
- Systems and methods for injecting content, US 2021/0105330 A1
- Methods and systems and secure connections for joining hybrid cellular and non-cellular networks, US 2020/0162903 A1
- Concurrent uses of non-cellular interfaces for participating in hybrid cellular and non-cellular networks, US 2016/0315688 A1
- Worldwide patents in these same families
Timeline
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
SourceDay
10.2019 - Current
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Carnegie Technologies
02.2016 - 08.2019
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER
M87 (Acquired by Xcom Labs)
09.2012 - 01.2016
VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING
AT&T Wi-Fi Services (Formerly Wayport)
06.2007 - 09.2012
VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING
Nomadix (Acquired by Docomo Intertouch)
10.2000 - 06.2007
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING, ACCESS PRODUCTS
Xircom (Acquired by Intel)
03.1999 - 10.2000
VARIOUS QA & SOFTWARE POSITIONS
Xircom
02.1991 - 03.1999
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE