Pete Hirsch is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Zuora, where he leads global product innovation and engineering functions. With a rich background in software engineering and leadership roles at companies like BlackLine and Ellie Mae, Hirsch brings a wealth of experience to Zuora.
Who is the CTO of Zuora?
With over three decades of experience in software engineering, Pete Hirsch has held pivotal roles in several leading technology firms. Before joining Zuora as the Chief Product and Technology Officer, he served as the Chief Technology Officer at BlackLine, where he directed product and technology groups and scaled the global cloud platform. At Ellie Mae, he was the Executive Vice President of Technology and Operations, overseeing all technology functions, including product development and public cloud operations. His career also includes significant stints at SAP's Ariba and IBM, where he led various technology and SaaS business units. Hirsch's extensive background is expected to drive Zuora's product innovation and support its growth in the Subscription Economy®.
Work History
Here is a detailed look at Pete Hirsch's extensive work history:
- Zuora - Chief Product and Technology Officer (2023 to Present)
- BlackLine - Chief Technology Officer (2019 to 2023)
- Ellie Mae - Executive Vice President of Technology and Operations (2015 to 2019)
- SAP - Senior Vice President, Ariba Cloud Engineering & Technology (2014 to 2015)
- Ariba - Senior Vice President & Chief Architect (2013 to 2014)
- IBM - Chief Architect & Business Unit Leader, SaaS Applications (2006 to 2013)
- Valchemy, Inc. - Vice President of Engineering & CTO (2002 to 2006)
- Alphablox Corp. - Vice President & Chief Architect (2001 to 2002)
- Broadband Office, Inc. - Principal Architect & Executive Director, Applications Engineering (2000 to 2001)
- Informix Software, Inc. - Chief Architect (1996 to 2000)
- Visual Numerics, Inc. - Vice President, PC Product Development (1994 to 1996)
- 3-D Visions Corp - Founder & CEO (1989 to 1994)
Education History
Pete Hirsch's educational journey began at the University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from January 1979 to January 1983. Following his undergraduate studies, Hirsch continued at the same institution to pursue a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with a focus on Communication Systems, completing his degree between September 1984 and May 1986. This solid foundation in electrical engineering and communication systems has undoubtedly contributed to his successful career in technology and software engineering.
When did Pete Hirsch join Zuora?
Joining Zuora on July 10, 2023, Pete Hirsch took on the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer. His appointment was officially announced on June 13, 2023. As of now, Hirsch has been with Zuora for a few months, bringing his extensive experience from previous roles at BlackLine, Ellie Mae, SAP, and IBM to drive the company's product innovation and support its growth in the Subscription Economy®.