Summary
Peter Roche is a veteran CIO with 30+ years leading global IT transformation, operations, and infrastructure for large enterprises and consulting clients. He combines hands-on technical experience—from mainframes to cloud architectures—with a strategic focus on cost reduction, service modernization, and M&A readiness. Known for building follow-the-sun support models and shifting organizations to cloud and managed services, he has repeatedly improved availability and cut run-rate costs while cultivating high-performing, service-centric teams. Peter is passionate about talent development and culture, using values-driven leadership to retain top people and embed integrity, impact, respect, and courage across organizations. Based in Cary, NC, he currently advises clients on digital maturation, cybersecurity, and operational resilience as CIO at OpIT Consulting.
7 years of coding experience
31 years of employment as a software developer
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelors in Information Technology, Bachelors in Information Technology at George Mason University
Executive Leadership Certificate, Executive Leadership Certificate at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill