Pete Slade

Pete Slade

Austin, Texas, United States
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About

Chief Technology Officer with hands-on software development experience and deep expertise…

Experience

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Austin, Texas Area

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    Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

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    Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

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    Denver, Colorado, United States

Education

  • South Cheshire College, UK.

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Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Mentor

    Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

    - Present 7 years 4 months

    Science and Technology

    The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation was created in 1984 by: the six surviving Mercury 7 astronauts (Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Walter Schirra, Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton); Betty Grissom (widow of the seventh astronaut, Virgil “Gus” Grissom); William Douglas, M.D. (The Project Mercury flight surgeon); and Henri Landwirth (Orlando businessman and friend). Together they represented a wealth of collective influence which was particularly suited to encouraging university…

    The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation was created in 1984 by: the six surviving Mercury 7 astronauts (Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Walter Schirra, Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton); Betty Grissom (widow of the seventh astronaut, Virgil “Gus” Grissom); William Douglas, M.D. (The Project Mercury flight surgeon); and Henri Landwirth (Orlando businessman and friend). Together they represented a wealth of collective influence which was particularly suited to encouraging university students pursuing scientific excellence. Their mission was to ensure the United States would be the global leader in technology for decades to come.

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    Benefactor

    University of South Florida

    - 5 years 2 months

    Education

    To encourage technological growth in our community, Nitro donates an annual scholarship to USF. The "Nitro Solutions Scholarship in Computer Science and Engineering" is open to full-time undergraduate students seeking a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or information technology and was awarded to its first recipient in May 2014.

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    Benefactor

    Hillsborough Education Foundation

    - 4 years 2 months

    Education

    In May, Nitro donated the first-annual "Nitro's Women in STEM Scholarship" to the Hillsborough Education Foundation. The scholarship was created to foster growth in the amount of female students who study, and plan to pursue careers in, science, technology, engineering, and math.

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    Event Facilitator

    Computer Mentors Group, Inc.

    - 3 years

    Education

    Facilitated a tour of WTTA-TV for Computer Mentors Group, whose mission it is to empower and educate youth through technical skills and tools. In the studio, students took turns operating cameras and the control board. Students also learned how to focus a camera, achieve appropriate lighting for a shot, set up professional lighting equipment, communicate with floor directors while in the control room, and edit video footage.

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    Event Sponsor

    TechStart Tampa Bay

    - 3 years 4 months

    Education

    To benefit TechStart Tampa Bay, whose mission it is to inspire at-risk youth through technology education, Nitro sponsored the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Our sponsorship also allowed students in the Automotive Technical Program at Pinellas Technical Education Center a behind-the-scenes look at the event site and a tour of the paddocks. As students toured the paddocks, they learned about the technology, engineering, science and math involved in racing on the track. Each student also…

    To benefit TechStart Tampa Bay, whose mission it is to inspire at-risk youth through technology education, Nitro sponsored the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Our sponsorship also allowed students in the Automotive Technical Program at Pinellas Technical Education Center a behind-the-scenes look at the event site and a tour of the paddocks. As students toured the paddocks, they learned about the technology, engineering, science and math involved in racing on the track. Each student also received a free ticket to attend the Grand Prix the next day.

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    Benefactor

    Metropolitan Ministries

    - 2 years 7 months

    Children

    During the holiday season, Nitro worked with Metropolitan Ministries to deliver bicycles, scooters and helmets to disadvantaged youth in the community.

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    Benefactor

    Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay

    - 2 years

    Nitro teamed up with the Ronald McDonald House to donate food items and provide dinner for families residing there.

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    Educator

    Computer Mentors Group, Inc.

    - 1 year 11 months

    Education

    Nitro hosted a field trip to our office for the CMG scholars. I spoke with students about our products and services, and provided "real-life" insight about working in software development. The students also spent time with Nitro's developers to view work samples and learn about a typical work day. This event was hosted again in July 2015.

  • Event Host

    A Kid's Place

    - 1 year 9 months

    Children

    Team Nitro hosted a Halloween event for the children residing at A Kid's Place, a residential facility that provides a safe and loving environment to children who have been removed from their homes for an array of reasons. We decorated the facilities' front porches, provided a Halloween craft, snack and candy to the children.

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    Benefactor

    Operation Patriot Foundation, Inc.

    - 1 year 8 months

    Nitro collected and donated needed items to a local veterans nursing home, in honor of Veterans Day.

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    Florida Parrot Rescue

    - 1 year 7 months

    Through Nitro's charitable arm, NitroCares, we worked to design and deliver a mobile application to Florida Parrot Rescue. The app was delivered pro bono, and the recipient was chosen through an application process that was open to any local nonprofit organization.

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    Benefactor

    Home Instead Senior Care

    - 4 years 7 months

    Nitro worked with Home Instead Senior Care to collect and donate requested holiday gifts for residents of a local senior citizen living facility.

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    Benefactor and Event Host

    Computer Mentors Group, Inc.

    - 4 years 4 months

    Education

    Nitro hosted our first-annual "Pi a Tech Leader in the Face" fundraiser to benefit CMG. Guests were invited to purchase pies and "pie" a panel of local technologists, including myself. Proceeds from the purchases and silent auction at the event were donated to Computer Mentors Group to support their mission of educating youth through technology.

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    Event Host

    TechStart Tampa Bay

    - 4 years 3 months

    Education

    Nitro teamed up with eSmart Recycling to host an electronic collection drive in honor of Earth Day. Proceeds from recycled materials were donated to TechStart Tampa Bay.

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    Judge

    Computer Mentors Group, Inc.

    - 1 year 5 months

    Children

    Teen Business Challenge

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    Sponsor

    Beat Nb

    - 10 months

    Health

    Karaoke for the Kure

Patents

  • Method and apparatus for the processing of heterogeneous units of work

    Issued US 20070094270

  • Systems and method for location based mobile deposit security

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  • Systems and methods for quantitative evaluation of a property for renovation

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    Other inventors
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Honors & Awards

  • Technology Leader of the Year – Finalist

    Tampa Bay Technology Forum

  • Workplace Culture Program of the Year, TBTF

    Tampa Bay Technology Forum

    This award recognizes a company or organization that developed an innovative and effective workplace culture program.

  • Inc. 5000

    Inc. 5000, Inc. Magazine

    The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. The competitive list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment – independent small businesses.

  • Best Companies to Work For

    Florida Trend Magazine

    Nominated companies undergo an evaluation of workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The process also included a survey to measure employee satisfaction and the combined scores determined the top companies. Winning companies provide excellent benefits, understand the value of promoting employee appreciation and “make the workplace an easy place to be.”

  • Blue Ribbon Award

    US Chamber of Commerce

    Recognizes the top 100 companies in the US for their success and innovation, and for their contributions to economic growth and free enterprise.

  • Finalist - Technology Leader of the Year

    Tampa Bay Technology Forum

  • Technology Company of the Year

    Tampa Bay Technology Forum

    Recognizes an established technology company headquartered in the Tampa Bay area that has been in business five or more years, has achieved industry success and made a positive impact on the region.

  • Inc. 500

    Inc. 500

    The Inc. 500 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. To make it among the top 500 companies, honorees had to have grown at least tenfold in the past three years. With a three-year growth rate of 1,797 percent, Nitro earned the position of 248 on the list.

  • Blue Ribbon Award

    US Chamber of Commerce

    The Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards recognizes the top 100 companies in the United States for their success and innovation and for their contributions to economic growth and free enterprise. Nitro Mobile Solutions was selected from a record number of applicants from communities across the nation for demonstrating exceptional business practices in areas including strategic planning, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.

  • Best Place to Work

    Tampa Bay Business Journal

    Employees of nominated companies complete a survey that measures trust in management, loyalty, compensation and team effectiveness. With a perfect score of 100, Nitro Mobile Solutions was both the Nearly Big category winner as well as the Overall winner of the 2015 Best Place to Work.

  • Regional Business Award

    Bright House Networks

    Awards honored the companies, organizations and people throughout the Tampa community who have impacted, with their products, services, and thought leadership.

  • Small Business of the Year

    Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce

    Businesses must be nominated to enter the competition. They also must be headquartered in Tampa Bay, for-profit with 5-250 employees, and must have conducted business for at least three complete years.

  • Top Software Developers

    Tampa Bay Business Journal

  • Top Real Estate Investment Opinion Makers & Market Leaders

    Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine

Organizations

  • Tampa Bay Technology Forum

    Board of Directors

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    TBTF unites Tampa Bay’s technology leaders and promotes working together to put our region on the map as a center for technology and innovation. Strategic initiatives include attracting talent, telling Tampa’s tech story and building connections in the tech community. As a board member, I work with other technology leaders to collaborate and advise on these initiatives.

  • South Tampa Chamber of Commerce

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    The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is an association that provides members a forum to promote their business, educate and volunteer their talents to “enhance commerce, culture and growth of the South Tampa community.” Along with other members, Nitro works with the Chamber to make South Tampa a better place to live and work.

  • Tampa Innovation Alliance

    Advisory Board Member

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    The Alliance’s mission is to “build a place that people want to live, work and play.” It has partnered with numerous local corporations and globally-recognized anchor institutes to engage businesses and community members to drive economic success to the area and create an “Innovation District.” As a member, I support and contribute to this mission of revitalization.

  • Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation

    Executive Committee Investor

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    The EDC, whose mission is to “develop and sustain a thriving local economy by focusing on the attraction, expansion and retention of high-wage jobs and capital investment” helps organizations grow by facilitating connections between business leaders and providing access to resources needed for local expansion. As an investor, I connect with other investors and collaborate with local business and government leaders to promote our community.

  • CEO Council of Tampa Bay

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    "The mission of the CEO Council is to be the premier organization for entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officers in the Tampa Bay area." Through this membership, I collaborate with other Tampa business leaders to build relationships and exchange ideas and solutions for business growth.

  • Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce

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    The Chamber was created to serve its members by enhancing our community and building business success. It provides resources for economic development and local expansion. Along with other members, Nitro works with the Chamber to increase the prosperity of Tampa’s business community.

  • Tampa Bay Technology Forum

    Corporate Member

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    TBTF "unites Tampa Bay's technology leaders and promotes working together to put our region on the map as a center for technology and innovation." As a member, Nitro has exclusive access to tech events to collaborate with leaders and promote tech innovation. We have also sponsored numerous events to benefit nonprofit organizations through TBTF.

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