Leadership under Rogue Wave Software

Brian Pierce
Chief Executive Officer

Brian Pierce brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the software and technology industry with a focus on maximizing customer value and total customer satisfaction. Most recently, Brian served as a Senior Vice President at Infor Global Solutions where he had responsibility for five independently operating business units including TriSyn Group, which merged with Infor in 2006. Prior to the merger, Brian served as President and Chief Operating Officer of TriSyn Group, helping to increase total revenue by 40% over three years. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of Customer Support and Satisfaction at TIBCO Software, Inc. and Vice President of Field Operations at InConcert (acquired by TIBCO). Brian started his career at Xerox where he spent 10 years in various field technical and sales positions.

Adam Schauer
Vice President, Finance

Adam Schauer is a seasoned financial executive who brings significant software industry expertise from both public and private companies including TotalView Technologies, Amicas, Applix, Servicesoft,and Kana Software and PriceWaterhouse Coopers LLP. Adam has overseen all aspects of operations, accounting, financial accounting systems, tax, SEC reporting and treasury of domestic and foreign entities. Project experience includes numerous accounting system implementations including those dealing with foreign operations. A CPA, Mr. Schauer holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont and an MBA and Masters in Accountancy from Northeastern University.

Sean Fitzgerald
Vice President of Engineering/CTO

Sean FitzGerald is responsible for leading the development, marketing, strategy, and vision for the Rogue Wave, Visual Numerics, and TotalView Technologies family of products. Sean's business development and technology experience spans more than 25 years in areas of healthcare, education, geophysics, power engineering, network design, systems integration, and consulting. Prior to joining Visual Numerics, Sean was the Vice President of Product Development at the Masters Institute. Sean holds numerous technology certifications in addition to a B.S. in systems administration and an M.B.A. in IT Management.

Tom Gaunt
Senior Vice President of Sales

Tom Gaunt manages Rogue Wave Software's worldwide sales organization and is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the company's strategic business partners. Tom joined Rogue Wave Software in 2001 with more than 20 years sales and business development experience. Previously, he was Vice President of Business Development for Netpliance and served in a sales director role at Borland Software Corporation. Mr. Gaunt also founded several high tech start-up companies. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a BS in Computer Science.