Peter J. McDade

Anthropic

• › Drive end-to-end delivery of critical infrastructure programs spanning inside and outside plant, ensuring on-time completion within budget while proactively identifying and mitigating schedule risks.
• › Build and refine program management frameworks, operational workflows, and team processes for a rapidly scaling infrastructure organization. Codify best practices as they emerge to drive repeatable execution.
• › Own physical infrastructure delivery across multiple facilities and connectivity programs, coordinating vendors, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders from planning through commissioning.

Google LLC, Remote

• › Led critical security response programs across cloud infrastructure; coordinated engineering, security, and operations teams to deliver timely resolutions to high-stakes threats.
• › Drove program improvements through automation and data-driven analysis; identified and eliminated workflow bottlenecks to increase team delivery velocity.
• › Established communication frameworks with executive leadership and technical stakeholders; maintained visibility into program health, risks, and outcomes.

Google LLC

• › Led two critical programs focused on OS, firmware, and package signing/verification, directly enhancing global server security and integrity.
• › Developed and implemented OKRs to drive team performance, ensure clear milestones, and facilitate open communication across platform development, production testing, and other stakeholders, handling escalations promptly and effectively.
• › Proactively managed complex NPI efforts for hardware, ensuring transformation from development to production-level programs critical for attestation mechanisms. Identified and resolved supply chain issues, initiating engineering efforts and securing purchase approvals to unblock critical new product introductions for Cloud platforms.

Google LLC

• › Directed critical operational and compliance programs for Secure Production Environments, serving as the Hardware, Facilities, and Outside Plant Subject Matter Expert (SME) to consistently uphold global WebTrust audit controls.
• › Spearheaded an overhaul of the Certificate Problem Reporting (CPR) process, defining tooling requirements, updating playbooks, and improving intake methods to reduce reliance on external vendors.
• › Managed key hardware programs, including the annual CAPEX budget, overseeing complex logistics for EOL server swaps, and accelerating Hardware Security Module (HSM) procurement for the Offline Roots program by two months.
• › Prevented a critical audit miss for physical security controls by resolving a blocked repair of a secure facility and locating documentation that resulted in $250K in cost avoidance.
• › Drove organizational consistency by leading quarterly OKR planning and alignment sessions, establishing standardized tracking, reporting, and documentation practices across teams undergoing multiple organizational transitions.
• › Developed CA Associate Program training and implemented its role profile to support key management functions and effectively scale certificate authority operations.

Google LLC

• › Ensured secure operations for two high-security locations by conducting remote-hands repairs, audits (virtual and on-site), and rip/replace projects.
• › Optimized team efficiency through on-call coverage, managing high-revenue client projects, and spearheading EMEA secure site builds, including weekly stakeholder updates and task delegation. Streamlined training processes with material updates and new hire onboarding coordination.

Google LLC

• › Managed the network break/fix ticket queue, overseeing six technicians and achieving a 24-hour average response time. Enhanced team knowledge by conducting 12 training sessions on HWOps PBT Modules for 15+ Googlers and TVCs.
• › Authored global fiber optics troubleshooting and break/fix standards documentation.

Google LLC

• › Oversaw daily operations of a 5-engineer team, ensuring SLA/SLOs, conducting root cause analysis, and generating monthly reports. Led recruitment efforts, including interviewing and selecting new team members.
• › Managed site interrupts ticketing queue with a 24-hour average response time and maintained training records.

Google LLC

• › Installed, cabled, and commissioned carrier-grade backbone networking equipment including Juniper MX2020 core routers, Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, and Siemens optical transport platforms in production environments.
• › Performed fiber optic fusion splicing, termination, and troubleshooting on structured fiber networks spanning regional and long-haul routes; diagnosed faults using OTDR, optical power meters, and visual fault locators.
• › Managed POP wiring and infrastructure buildout during temporary assignment with Edge Fabric Services (EFS) in NYC; supported peering infrastructure and backbone connectivity.

Google LLC

• › Coordinated global long-haul network interrupt response across multiple regions; triaged tickets, dispatched repair crews, and managed vendor coordination for fiber restoration to meet MTTR and SLA targets.
• › Managed logistics and parts fulfillment for network repair operations; identified a critical logistics failure and prevented the unnecessary re-marketing of 152 essential network components, saving Google over $8 million (2015).

United States Air Force, SSgt (E-5) | 1,000+ flight hours | AFSC 1A2X1

• › Specialized in high-altitude airdrop operations including HALO and HAHO infiltration missions; executed strategic, tactical, humanitarian, and aeromedical evacuation airlift across combat theaters as sole enlisted aircrew member responsible for all operations aft of the flight deck.
• › Conducted airdrop developmental and operational testing at Yuma Proving Ground; validated equipment rigging, extraction systems, and release procedures under controlled test conditions.
• › Performed dignified transfer and repatriation missions; supported distinguished visitor operations briefing U.S. Senators and members of Congress on C-17 capabilities and mission sets.
• › Trained and certified loadmaster aircrew in airland operations; developed curriculum and evaluated proficiency to CCAF Instructor standards.
• › Computed weight and balance for every mission, planned cargo restraint to G-load specifications, and supervised loading operations for payloads up to 170,900 lbs.