Bradley Friemel

Chief Technology Officer, Rentals Vertical @Fullsteam

Cedar Park, TX, US

Acting Operating Partner for TechnologyFullSteam is a private equity firm that acquires and scales SMB software companies. As Vertical CTO and acting operating partner, I lead the technical transformation across multiple businesses and software platforms within the Rentals portfolio. My mandate: scale systems, elevate engineering teams, and modernize platforms to drive growth and resilience.Key achievements:– Org Turnaround: Led end-to-end transformation of two business units, replacing legacy leadership, rebuilding trust, and establishing modern engineering culture.– Engineering Performance: 4x’d team output through CI/CD, Git workflows, automation, and structured agile practices.– Cloud Modernization: Migrated infrastructure from Rackspace to AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3), improving scalability, uptime, and cost efficiency.– Customer Impact: Improved UX, stability, and reliability, leading to higher customer retention and engagement.– Revenue Growth: Launched multiple new verticals with tailored solutions and down market impactful features that expanded ARR and market relevance.– AI Productization: Integrated OpenAI-driven features into internal tools and customer experiences to boost efficiency and insight.– Strategic Resourcing: Negotiated contracts for nearshore development and QA-as-a-service to scale delivery without bloating headcount.– Broader Influence: Supported FullSteam’s centralized services strategy and represented Rentals at executive forums and industry events.Recognized for driving high-impact transformation, I operate as a technology strategist and acting operating partner, guiding portfolio companies toward scalable, enduring growth.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science