The Short Version
I am likely the only technology executive you know who is also a National Hockey League Public Address Announcer, improv comedian, pro wrestling ring announcer, and ice hockey goalie.
I’ve spent 25+ years building and leading engineering teams — from a four-person side project that became an industry leader to globally distributed teams shipping enterprise software. I care about hiring well, building collaborative cultures, mentoring developers, and shipping products that make customers happy.
For the full list, visit my LinkedIn. Here are the highlights.
Now
Founder and CTO - Suggestion Ox
2015 - Present
The online suggestion box that makes it easy to find out what you’re not hearing before small problems become big problems. 100% private, secure, and anonymous. Trusted by over 50,000 companies, associations, and government agencies including Samsung, Hilton, and the US Air Force.
I built it, I run it, and I keep finding new ways to make anonymous feedback useful for organizations of all sizes.
Previously
Product Principal - Dualboot Partners
2020 - 2026
Provided technical and product leadership to clients across Finance, Health, Fitness, Retail, Shipping, B2B SaaS, and Internal Tools. Dualboot helps management teams deliver digital solutions from strategy through implementation.
Head of Engineering - Custom Communications Inc.
2017 - 2020
Led a globally distributed engineering team building logistics automation software. Took over a team with an 8-week deployment cycle and got it down to 2-3 days within six months. Automated 80% of manual work order claims, reduced call center staff needs by 60%, and moved key provider metrics to number one compared with peer companies.
I’ve had the great pleasure of having worked in a team lead by Wade, and I feel confident in saying that he might go down as one of my favorite managers I will have ever worked with. —Jorge “Vega” Ramirez
He’s a straight shooter, an open and honest communicator, a thoughtful and supportive manager, and demonstrably committed to the professional development and diversity of his team members. —Amy Gori
Product Manager - NBC SportsEngine
2016 - 2017
Oversaw web and mobile product development for teams, coaches, players, and parents. Built and received $8M approval for the first out-of-budget-cycle corporate investment, accelerating growth and refocusing on mobile. Result: 25% increase in mobile engagement.
The thing that I admire the most about Wade is his ability to connect to others and forge strategic relationships — it comes naturally to him. —Brandon Anderson
Head of Engineering - Adwerx
2014 - 2015
Built the engineering team from 5 to 12 in nine months while spinning the company out from its parent. Led Project Golden Spike, expanding the product from web-only to mobile ads — shipped on time and under budget, doubling ad potential for Sales.
Wade leads with empathy, confidence, and humor. His genuine desire for the success of the people around him, and the company in general, was refreshing. —DeeDee Lavinder
Founding Team, CTO - TeamSnap
2006 - 2014 (Acquired 2021)
The one I’m most proud of. Joined as part of the founding team and grew the product from an interesting side project into a worldwide industry leader in sports management. Built Engineering from 4 part-time developers to a team of 15+. Conceived and delivered the company’s first mobile apps — 100,000+ installs in the first quarter, 4+ star ratings, and it became the company’s central product.
TeamSnap was acquired in 2021 by Waud Capital.
People love to work for Wade. They know that he will unfailingly go to bat for them — as individuals and as a team — and they respond to his management style with a great deal of loyalty and focus. He’s one of the best leaders I’ve ever met in terms of hiring. —Andrew Berkowitz
I’ve learned more about hiring, team building, and management from Wade than I have from any other person I’ve worked with. —Zach Gardner
Education
The College of William & Mary
B.S., Computer Science
Received my B.S. in Computer Science from the nation’s second-oldest university. Worked on the school newspaper The Flat Hat all four years as a writer, Features Page editor, and Opinions editor. Created the first online presence for both The Flat Hat and the William & Mary Athletics Department.