Byron Wade

General Manager & Technology Professional

Results-driven professional with 8+ years of experience scaling businesses from startup to multi-million dollar operations. Expertise in plumbing operations, team leadership, and innovative technology solutions.

Contact Information

Talking Rock, GA
Willing to relocate:
Anywhere

Key Achievements

$2M+
Business Growth
Scaled Wade's Plumbing from startup to $2M+ annual revenue
8+ Team Members
Team Leadership
Built and managed teams of 8+ professionals across multiple companies
Zero Incidents
Safety Record
Zero safety incidents across 8+ years of field operations and team management
95%+ Satisfaction
Client Satisfaction
Maintained 95%+ client satisfaction across all business ventures

Core Competencies

Business Management
Project Management
Team Leadership
Plumbing Systems
Web Development
Strategic Planning

Certifications & Licenses

C-36 Plumbing License (CA)
2018
Active
C-42 Sanitation License (CA)
2020
Active
Georgia Plumbing License
2024
Pending
Florida Plumbing License
2024
Pending
Tennessee Plumbing License
2024
Pending
Septic System Installer (Santa Cruz County)
2016
Active
Septic System Installer (Santa Clara County)
2017
Active
Septic System Installer (Georgia)
2024
In Progress
Real Estate License
2024
In Progress
Project Management
2019
Certified

Professional Summary

Dynamic General Manager and Technology Professional with over 8 years of proven success in scaling businesses, managing complex operations, and leading high-performing teams. Demonstrated expertise in transforming startups into multi-million dollar operations while maintaining exceptional quality standards and client satisfaction.

Multi-State Licensed Professional
Proven Business Scaling Expert
Full-Stack Technology Skills
Perfect Safety Record

Professional Experience

Service Plumber

April 2024 - Present

ServiceWise Electric & Plumbing

Georgia

Full-time

Providing comprehensive residential and commercial plumbing services with focus on customer satisfaction, diagnostic expertise, and efficient problem resolution. Preparing to officiate business operations with personal plumbing license upon approval.

Key Achievements:

  • Delivering high-quality service calls with emphasis on first-time fix rates
  • Building strong customer relationships through professional service delivery
  • Applying extensive plumbing knowledge to complex diagnostic challenges
  • Maintaining excellent safety standards and company quality protocols
  • Developing business officiation strategy pending license approval
Service Plumbing
Customer Relations
Diagnostic Skills
Problem Solving
Quality Control

General Manager

September 2023 - March 2024

Lanier Plumbing Services, LLC

Alpharetta, GA

Full-time

Led operations for a growing commercial plumbing contractor with focus on estimation accuracy, service department development, and operational efficiency.

Key Achievements:

  • Improved project estimation accuracy, reducing change orders and increasing client satisfaction
  • Developed and launched new service department, expanding revenue streams by 25%
  • Implemented refined estimation practices, improving bid-to-close ratio
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and team coordination
Project Management
Business Development
Team Leadership
Estimation
Operations Management

Chief Executive Officer

October 2021 - August 2024

Wade's Plumbing & Septic

Los Gatos, CA

Full-time

Built and managed a multi-million dollar plumbing and septic service company specializing in enhanced treatment systems for residential and commercial clients.

Key Achievements:

  • Scaled company from startup to $2M+ annual revenue in under 3 years
  • Established specialized expertise in enhanced treatment septic systems
  • Achieved 95%+ client satisfaction rate through quality service delivery
  • Built and managed team of 8+ technicians and support staff
  • Developed comprehensive business processes and quality control systems
Executive Leadership
Business Strategy
Financial Management
Regulatory Compliance
Client Relations

Foreman Plumber & Project Manager

January 2016 - October 2021

Garrison Septic & Plumbing

Scotts Valley, CA

Full-time

Dual role managing field operations and project oversight for residential and commercial plumbing and septic installations.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully managed 100+ projects with 98% on-time completion rate
  • Maintained zero safety incidents across 5+ years of field operations
  • Trained and mentored 12+ junior technicians and apprentices
  • Achieved consistent project completion within budget parameters
  • Ensured 100% regulatory compliance on all permitted work
Project Management
Team Leadership
Quality Control
Safety Management
Training & Development

Founder & CTO

April 2012 - January 2017

Thorbis LLC

Scotts Valley, CA

Full-time

Founded and led technology startup focused on innovative web hosting solutions with proprietary auto-scaling algorithms.

Key Achievements:

  • Developed proprietary auto-scaling algorithm reducing client hosting costs by 40%+
  • Managed infrastructure serving 1M+ page views monthly
  • Achieved 99.9% uptime across all hosted applications
  • Served 50+ clients including e-commerce and SaaS platforms
  • Patent-pending algorithm for predictive server load management
Software Development
Algorithm Design
System Architecture
DevOps
Entrepreneurship

Low Voltage Technician

April 2015 - January 2016

Clarity ITS, LLC

Canton, GA

Contract

Specialized technician for critical infrastructure installations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Key Achievements:

  • Completed 50+ installations in high-security airport environment
  • Maintained security clearance and perfect safety record
  • Worked on mission-critical systems requiring 24/7 uptime
Low Voltage Systems
Network Infrastructure
Security Protocols
Critical Systems

Senior Product Analyst

May 2013 - April 2015

Belnick, Inc.

Canton, GA

Full-time

Data analyst and e-commerce specialist for furniture and equipment distributor.

Key Achievements:

  • Managed product catalog of 10,000+ SKUs with 99.5% accuracy
  • Improved website conversion rates by 15% through analytics optimization
  • Streamlined vendor relationships and product upload processes
E-commerce
Data Analysis
Vendor Management
Web Analytics

Technical Skills & Expertise

Plumbing & Construction

Residential & Commercial Plumbing
Septic System Design & Installation
Enhanced Treatment Systems
Regulatory Compliance
Project Estimation
Quality Control
Safety Management

Business & Management

Operations Management
Financial Oversight
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Team Leadership
Client Relations
Process Optimization
QuickBooks Pro

Technology & Development

Next.js
React
Node.js
JavaScript/TypeScript
Python
TensorFlow
Git
DevOps
Algorithm Design
System Architecture

Marketing & Analytics

SEO Optimization
Web Analytics
Digital Marketing
Content Strategy
Conversion Optimization
Google Analytics
Performance Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

San Lorenzo Valley High School & Cherokee High School

2009 - 2013

Professional References

Professional references available upon request

Including former clients, colleagues, and industry partners

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