Rick Pittenger

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ABOUT RICK PITTENGER

I build and scale global SaaS and data platforms that transform companies and create measurable enterprise value.I lead Engineering and Product organizations through modernization, AI/ML adoption, operational excellence, and high-growth scaling.My work has contributed directly to multiple IPOs, acquisitions, and the $1.1B sale of Lucid to Cint.What I Do BestTechnology Strategy • SaaS Platforms • AI/ML Enablement • Cloud ArchitectureProduct Strategy • Global Engineering Leadership • M&A Integration • Organizational Transformation • Cybersecurity & Risk Executive & Board-Level CollaborationCareer HighlightsExecutive leader behind Lucid’s $1.1B acquisition—directed platform transformation, global scaling, and technology strategy.CTO and CPO for Cint, DexCare, and Lucid—leading global Engineering & Product across the U.S, Europe, LATAM, and APAC.Scaled engineering teams from early-stage to globally, implementing modern DevOps, SRE, and cloud-native practices.Modernized multiple platforms, improving scalability, reliability, and performance for enterprise and real-time systems.Key contributor to DexCare’s $75M+ Series C and earlier exits, IPOs, and acquisitions at GeoCities, Yahoo, Rocket Fuel, Ooyala, and Proofpoint.Advisor to PE-backed and startup organizations on architecture modernization, GTM alignment, and org design.Technology & Architecture Leadership:Technology Strategy • SaaS Architecture • Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) • Platform Modernization • Distributed Systems • AI/ML Enablement • Data Platforms • SRE • DevOps/CI/CD • Cybersecurity • Scalability & Performance • API ArchitectureProduct & Business Leadership:Product Strategy • Customer Discovery • Marketplace Platforms • Monetization Strategy • GTM Alignment • Operational Excellence • Portfolio Management • KPI Development • P&L OwnershipOrganizational Leadership:Global Engineering Leadership • Org Design & Scaling • Culture Transformation • Executive Coaching • Cross-Functional Alignment • Remote & Multi-Continent Team ManagementM & A & Governance:Technical Due Diligence • Post-Merger Integration • Synergy Realization • Investor Relations • Cloud Economics • Board-Level Reporting & GovernanceWhat I’m Looking ForI’m energized by opportunities at the intersection of technology, product, and strategy—where clarity of vision and strong leadership unlock growth.Open to CTO, CPO and BOD level positions that leverage my strengthsAlways happy to connect with founders, investors, operators, and teams building ambitious products and platforms.