Ken Whiteman
Founder & CEO | Building AI-powered software that transforms productivity and business performance
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Deep Wave Solutions
- Location
- Hood River, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ken Whiteman
Entrepreneur, engineer, and business leader with a track record of building and scaling companies at the intersection of technology and business. Over the past two decades, I have founded and grown ventures spanning AI software development, SaaS platforms, e-commerce, and craft brewing. This work has led to successful acquisitions and long-term brand value.Today, as Founder & CEO of Deep Wave Solutions, I help businesses harness the power of AI to drive efficiency, automate complex processes, and unlock new opportunities for growth. My team develops tailored mobile and cloud-based applications that deliver measurable impact by reducing operational costs, improving workflows, and enabling smarter decision-making.Previously, I co-founded pFriem Family Brewers, growing it into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected craft breweries. I also launched HitchSource.com, a leader in automotive accessories that was acquired by PPL Motorhomes. Earlier in my career I led product and engineering teams in venture-backed technology companies, raising capital and guiding new product introductions in highly competitive markets.I bring together a foundation in electrical engineering and aerospace studies (RPI and Stanford), patents in laser systems and semiconductor technologies, and a passion for building innovative businesses.I welcome connections with leaders and innovators who are exploring AI solutions, software partnerships, or new ways to accelerate business performance.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Nov 2023 — Present · Hood River, OR, US
Deep Wave Solutions designs and develops AI-powered applications that help businesses work smarter and faster. We create mobile and cloud-based software tailored to each client’s goals, with a focus on measurable results: • Increased efficiency through intelligent automation of business processes • Enhanced productivity with customized task, project, and workflow solutions • Data-driven decision-making powered by AI integration and real-time insightsOur team blends expertise in software architecture, project management, and product design to deliver solutions that reduce costs, improve user experiences, and unlock new revenue opportunities.
Education
Colorado College
BA, Physics
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
BS, Electrical Engineering - Control Systems
Stanford University
Masters Coursework in Aero Astro
1997 — 1998
Skills
- Marketing
- Product Management
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Semiconductors
- Start-Ups
- Venture Capital
- Business Planning
- Supply Chain
- Product Development
- Embedded Systems
- Strategy
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Entrepreneurship
- Engineering
- R&D
- Strategic Planning
- Product Marketing
- Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Engineering Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Development
- Manufacturing
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