High Growth Technology Executive
Greater Philadelphia Area
- Current
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- Chief Operating Officer at GL Trade Capital Market Solutions / FNX Solutions
- Past
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- President and CEO at SkillSurvey
- Founder and CEO at TBD, Inc (Sole Proprietorship)
- SVP, Services at Verticalnet
- Co-Founder, President and Miscellaneous at Atlas Commerce
- Sales Director at SCT - MDS / Adage ERP Group
- Software Sales and Sales Consultant at Accenture (fka Andersen Consulting)
- Consulting Manager / Consultant at Accenture (fka Andersen Consulting)
- Education
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- Georgia Institute of Technology
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Dan Tiernan’s Summary
Consultant at Accenture, followed by Software Sales of ERP Solutions at SCT/Adage (which became Agilisys and is now Infor) to the creation of Atlas Commerce, a B2B E-Commerce Company that was founded in 1998 and sold to Verticalnet for $24 million in 2001. Investor and CEO of SkillSurvey from Q4/2005 through 2006.
Long-term interest in launching and fostering the growth of innovative technology companies in the Philadelphia Area.
Dan Tiernan’s Experience
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Chief Operating Officer
GL Trade Capital Market Solutions / FNX Solutions
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
March 2007 — Present (1 year 8 months)
Focused primarily on leading the service delivery function for our customers who are banks, hedge funds and other financial services companies located around the globe.
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President and CEO
SkillSurvey
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Human Resources industry)
August 2005 — December 2006 (1 year 5 months)
Leadership and growth stimulation of an early-stage technology company in the human capital management sector.
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Founder and CEO
TBD, Inc (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)
October 2004 — July 2005 (10 months)
I left Verticalnet, so that I could embark on a quest for the next great thing I could throw myself into. Instead of starting from scratch, like we did with Atlas, I set out to find a fledgling startup with the right stuff to become a great company. I screened over a hundred businesses, met with over 100 VC contacts and invested a lot of energy evaluating several interesting opportunities. I was introduced to SkillSurvey by three different people during this process. SkillSurvey had what I thought was a GREAT niche product, some marquee customers and amazing potential. However, there were a lot of financial challenges, team issues and a lack of focus and momentum. I validated the market potential with a lot of research, worked with the founders to figure out a way to fix the problems and jumped in. Which signaled the end of TBD, Inc.
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SVP, Services
Verticalnet
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; VERT; Computer Software industry)
May 2001 — October 2004 (3 years 6 months)
Manage a team of people responsible for solution implementation and ongoing customer support. Verticalnet provides Supply Management Solutions to Global 2000 Customers like Wal-Mart, IKEA, Fortune Brands, Kraft, ITW, HP, Bayer, Unilever, Diageo and many others.
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Co-Founder, President and Miscellaneous
Atlas Commerce
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 1998 — January 2001 (3 years 1 month)
Started Atlas Commerce from idea conception, led through product design and development, through customer acqusition and funding (over $45 million) and turned over the reins to a seasoned CEO, while taking on roles in alliances and strategy.
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Sales Director
SCT - MDS / Adage ERP Group
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; SCTC; Computer Software industry)
July 1995 — January 1998 (2 years 7 months)
Software Sales & Business Development for object oriented Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for the food and chemical industries (Philadelphia).
• Played a key role in identifying and recruiting a sales team that grew annual revenue from under $2 million to $50 million in a three year period.
• Personally closed over $5MM in software sales and services with 10 different businesses in 2 ½ years.
• Designed and implemented sales and marketing methodologies and support tools that were leveraged by the entire sales and marketing team, while still in a quota carrying role. -
Software Sales and Sales Consultant
Accenture (fka Andersen Consulting)
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ACN; Computer Software industry)
September 1992 — June 1995 (2 years 10 months)
Moved from "line consulting" business into a role supporting the growth of our application software business at Andersen. Primary focus on ERP/Distribution software (Mac-Pac and DCS). In his first year as a Sales Director, the youngest in the firm at age 29, Dan achieved 240% of his sales quota which was the highest in the company.
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Consulting Manager / Consultant
Accenture (fka Andersen Consulting)
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ACN; Management Consulting industry)
March 1986 — September 1992 (6 years 7 months)
Joined Andersen Consulting after graduating from Georgia Tech. Promoted to manager in less than 4 years. As a manager, Dan led key projects for multinational corporations such as General Electric and Delta Airlines, specializing in re-engineering, strategic sourcing and ERP implementations. After 2 years as a manager, Dan moved into the firm's software group.
Dan Tiernan’s Education
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Georgia Institute of Technology
BSIE, Industrial Engineering, 1981 — 1986
Left home 5 days after turning 18 years old and paid for 100% of my personal and education expenses at Georgia Tech. I funded my living and education expenses through a combination of student loans, co-operative education assignments (at IBM) and ultimately credit card debt. I was able to graduate in less than 5 years by alternating work and school on a quarter to quarter basis. I graduated with high honors while completing my course work in 10 full-time quarters and one quarter where I enrolled 1/2 time and worked the other 1/2.
- Activities and Societies:
- Beta Theta Pi Social Fraternity. President and Captain of Rugby Club. Member of Sports Club Council. Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honorary Society.
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Triathlon, rugby, golf, movies and vacationing and having fun with my wife and four children.
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