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Brad Gay

Vice President Business Intelligence, Acosta
Denver Metropolitan Area,United States
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Brad Gay's Overview

Total Experience26 years
CompanyAcosta
CountryUnited States

Brad Gay is a distinguished technology executive and entrepreneur, widely recognized as the co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN), an enterprise cloud platform for mobile. With over two decades of experience in software engineering, architecture, and executive leadership, Brad was instrumental in architecting and scaling Phunware's technology stack from its inception. His expertise spans mobile application development, cloud computing, big data, and location-based services. He played a pivotal role in guiding Phunware through significant growth phases, including its journey to becoming a publicly traded company. Brad is known for his deep technical acumen, innovative approach to problem-solving, and his ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams.

Professional Summary

Brad Gay's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Acosta - Vice President Business Intelligence (2024 to Present)
Charles Schwab - Managing Director Supplier Lifecycle Management (2021 to 2024)
the AND group - Chief Customer Officer (2020 to 2021)
Four Winds Interactive - SVP Sales and Delivery (2018 to 2019)
Western Union - Vice President, Western Region (2014 to 2018)
Minuteman Press Denver Tech Center - Owner (2004 to 2005)
Orange Glo International - Sales Operations Manager (2003 to 2004)
Frito Lay - National Category Manager (2001 to 2003)
Coors Brewing Company - Director, National Category Management (1998 to 2001)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder and CTO of Phunware

Co-founded Phunware in 2009 and served as its Chief Technology Officer, leading the company's technological vision, strategy, and execution. He was central to developing Phunware's Multiscreen as a Service (MaaS) platform.

Led Phunware to Public Listing

As CTO, his technological leadership was critical in preparing Phunware for its public listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange, ensuring the scalability and robustness of its platform.

Pioneer in Mobile Platform Technology

Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive mobile lifecycle management platform, enabling global brands to engage, manage, and monetize their mobile application portfolios and audiences.

Holder of Multiple Technology Patents

Credited on several patents related to mobile technology, location-based services, and software architecture, reflecting his innovative contributions to the field.

Educational Background

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance

University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing

University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

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Company Overview

Acosta
Total employees25000
HeadquartersJacksonville
Founded1927

Acosta is a leading full-service sales and marketing agency, providing outsourced sales, marketing, retail merchandising, and e-commerce solutions to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and retailers across North America. They help brands connect with shoppers and drive sales through data-driven insights and extensive retail coverage.

Acosta Funding Information
Not applicable - Total Funding Raised
Not applicable - Most recent funding amount
Not applicable - Number of funding rounds
July, 2023 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
CVC Capital Partners
The Carlyle Group (previously)
PIMCO (part of previous consortium)
Davidson Kempner Capital Management (part of previous consortium)

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