“Pete Slade is an absolutely amazing CTO, leader, and manager. I have had the privilege of working with Pete for 10+ years as a Senior Software Engineer at Nitro Solutions and a Principal Software Engineer at ThreatWarrior, Inc. One of the things that has always stood out to me about Pete is his willingness to help cultivate, mentor, and grow the members of his team. On numerous occasions, I have been able to reach out to Pete when I’m struggling with something, and he will find a way to make time to help me solve the issue. You just don’t find this kind of interaction with most people in Pete’s position. He listens to feedback, suggestions, and genuinely wants to hear from everybody in the engineering department, whether they have been there for life or it’s their first week on the team. Not only does Pete care about his team’s well-being, he is a visionary that challenges everyone on the team to look for how they can make things better. Pete is constantly stretching the current technology landscape and looking to what is next and how he can solve tomorrow’s problems. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Pete, and I will always be grateful for being part of his team. I know I’m a better developer and person for it.”
About
Chief Technology Officer with hands-on software development experience and deep expertise…
Experience
Education
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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.
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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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Benefactor
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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Patents
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Method and apparatus for the processing of heterogeneous units of work
Issued US 20070094270
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Systems and method for location based mobile deposit security
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Web Based Representational State Transfer API Server
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Honors & Awards
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Technology Leader of the Year – Finalist
Tampa Bay Technology Forum
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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Finalist - Technology Leader of the Year
Tampa Bay Technology Forum
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Top Software Developers
Tampa Bay Business Journal
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Top Real Estate Investment Opinion Makers & Market Leaders
Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine
Organizations
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Tampa Bay Technology Forum
Board of Directors
-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.
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South Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Member
-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.
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Tampa Innovation Alliance
Advisory Board Member
-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.
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Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation
Executive Committee Investor
-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.
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CEO Council of Tampa Bay
Member
-"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.
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Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Member
-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.
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Tampa Bay Technology Forum
Corporate Member
-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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