apple-silicon-embed-bench
Cross-backend embedding benchmark for Apple Silicon: ANE vs CoreML GPU vs MLX vs llama.cpp Metal, with real M4/M5 data.
python · coreml · mlx · apache-2.0
pmcdade@org:~$ whoami
Peter
McDade
TPM at Anthropic. USAF veteran. Builder of open-source tools for PKI, AI, and the Internet.
About
I'm Peter McDade — an Air Force veteran turned technical program manager with a deep passion for motorsport and giving back. I've spent my career securing and optimizing critical infrastructure, building high-performing teams, and driving programs that keep the lights on for some of the world's most demanding systems.
Off the clock, you'll find me at the track or under a tent at a race weekend. Motorsport isn't just a hobby — it's where engineering, strategy, and adrenaline collide. I bring that same intensity to the nonprofits and veteran communities I support, where I've mentored 77+ professionals and led volunteer teams that impact thousands.
This site is my corner of the internet — a place to share what I'm working on, what I care about, and what gets me fired up.
Featured Projects
all projects →fibersight
Distributed network observatory. Go probe mesh across 5+ cloud providers, latency atlas, submarine-cable identification.
go · cesiumjs · multi-cloud
leaf-eater
Linter for Merkle Tree Certificates, an IETF batch-issuance proposal whose Merkle-tree structure amortizes certificate size. That amortization matters as post-quantum signatures and keys get large.
go · apache-2.0
Resume
Skills & Expertise
Technical Program Management Cross-functional Leadership Datacenter Operations Security Engineering Fiber Optics Server Hardware (TPU, GPU, NIC) HSMs Physical Security Systems Supply Chain Logistics Vendor Management OKR Planning Change Management InfluxDB Grafana Agile/Waterfall Risk Mitigation Team Building & Mentorship
Certifications
- ✓ USAF Airman Leadership School Graduate
- ✓ CCAF Certified Instructor
- ✓ ETA Certified Fiber Optics Installer
- ✓ GoSkills Project Management
Experience
Technical Program Manager — Datacenter Physical Infrastructure
Feb 2026 — PresentDriving critical infrastructure delivery and building program management frameworks for a rapidly scaling infrastructure organization. Owns end-to-end physical infrastructure programs across multiple facilities, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution.
Lead Technical Program Manager — Foundational Security & Platforms
Sep 2025 — Feb 2026Led critical security response programs across cloud infrastructure; coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver timely resolutions to high-stakes threats.
Lead Technical Program Manager — Technical Infrastructure Security
May 2024 — Sep 2025Led two programs focused on OS, firmware, and package signing/verification; managed hardware NPI efforts and resolved supply chain issues for Cloud platforms.
Technical Program Manager — Operations & Training
2021 — 2024Directed operational and compliance programs for secure production environments. Managed annual CAPEX budgets, HSM procurement, and facility security. Drove organizational consistency across multiple team transitions.
Certificate Authority / Security Engineer
2019 — 2021Ensured secure operations for high-security locations through remote-hands repairs, audits, and infrastructure projects. Managed high-revenue client projects and spearheaded secure site builds across EMEA.
Network Break Fix SME & Interrupts Lead
2017 — 2019Managed network break/fix operations overseeing engineering teams. Authored global fiber optics troubleshooting standards. Led daily operations ensuring SLA/SLO compliance with 24-hour average response times.
Datacenter Technician | Network Infrastructure
2016 — 2017Installed and commissioned carrier-grade backbone equipment including Juniper MX2020 core routers, Nokia, and Alcatel-Lucent optical transport platforms. Spliced and troubleshot structured fiber networks using OTDR; managed POP buildout with Edge Fabric Services in NYC.
Global Long-Haul Network Interrupts & Logistics Coordinator
2013 — 2016Coordinated global long-haul network interrupt response across multiple regions. Managed logistics for fiber restoration; identified a critical logistics failure saving Google over $8 million.
Instructor Airdrop Loadmaster, C-17 Globemaster III
2009 — 2013Instructor Airdrop Loadmaster specializing in high-altitude operations (HALO/HAHO), aeromedical evacuation, and developmental airdrop testing at Yuma Proving Ground. 1,000+ flight hours on the C-17 Globemaster III across combat and humanitarian theaters.
Racing
Motorsport is where engineering, strategy, and adrenaline collide. Here are some moments from the track.
Community & Nonprofits
Giving back is core to who I am. Here are the organizations and causes I'm proud to support.
VetNet — Veterans Employee Resource Group
Chief of Community & Morale
Led a team of 8 volunteer FTEs, planning and executing events impacting over 2,000 members yearly with a 99% satisfaction score. Drove community strategies for 2,500+ members.
Pat Tillman Foundation
Candidate Panel Reviewer
Collaborated on the Pat Tillman Candidate Panel, reviewing 60+ applications for the prestigious Tillman Scholar program supporting military service members and their families.
Operation Motorsport
Beneficiary & Advocate
OpMo beneficiary embedded with CrowdStrike Racing's No. 04 Mercedes-AMG GT3 as pit crew. Featured in the OpMo newsletter and inaugural podcast episode.
Mentorship
Mentor & Coach
Mentored 77+ professionals in diverse areas including hardware diagnostics, network engineering, program development, and logistics planning. Passionate about paying it forward.