Leadership Team at VP

Velocity Partners uses a distributed Agile model as the framework for our services, and our talented leadership team brings lots of experience to the process as recognized thought leaders in Agile software development.  Founded in 2004 as a spinoff of an Agile training company, we have been creating exceptional software development solutions that routinely exceed our customer expectations for more than a decade. 

With a diverse range of backgrounds, our leadership team’s experiences include architectural design, crafting software as developers, testing and an overall mastery of information technology.  VP’s Managing Partner and founder, Peter Stroeve, has worked in the high-tech industry since 1985.  His role is to serve as the big-picture thinker and he is responsible for the overall management, strategy and performance of the company.  Stroeve is focused on delivering and exceeding customer service along with recruiting the top talent in the field. Prior to Velocity Partners, he started the consulting organization, ProDX, in Portland, Oregon.

One of our Senior Partners and second longest team member, Brian Estep develops new business, manages existing accounts, and recruits and oversees the company’s technical staff. Brian also directs IT Operations for the company, developing and implementing the IT strategy in order to support the company’s strategic objectives for both North and South America.

Another Senior Partner, Steve Macmillan joined the firm in 2007.  He brings his 20 years of experience in the software industry to developing new business, managing ongoing client relationships and providing oversight for client projects.  He also oversees and guides our nearshore delivery operations to ensure customer satisfaction.

The Senior Partnership team also includes Mark Manzo, a 30-year veteran in the software industry.  He background includes helping companies of all sizes to achieve their goals and he brings that same commitment to steering our clients’ successes.  Manzo is responsible for developing new business, and he understands great relationships start with listening.

Barnaby Sheridan is another of our Senior Partners.  With 25 years of experience in developing software, he expertly manages client expectations in terms of timeliness, cost and quality.  He also oversees our personnel practices and tools to ensure they are ready to meet the changing demands of Agile software development.

We encourage you to take a look at the bios of the rest of our team. We are sure you will agree that we are lucky to have some of the most talented individuals in the industry at Velocity Partners.

Velocity Partners expertly delivers nearshore (Western hemisphere) software development services using a distributed Agile model that offers outstanding planning, accurate delivery and optimal business value. Our team is comprised of talented leaders from the software development community, and we offer cost-effective solutions for any size company. For more information about our exciting career opportunities, please see our website.