Pete Thamke
About Pete Thamke
Pete Thamke serves as the Director of IT Infrastructure Plan & Build at Bunzl Distribution NA, where he manages a budget of $15.3 million and oversees the integration of systems within the Air Force enterprise environment. With extensive experience in IT management and project leadership, he has successfully migrated over 2,000 systems into a single enterprise domain.
Current Role at Bunzl Distribution
Pete Thamke serves as the Director of IT Infrastructure Plan & Build at Bunzl Distribution NA since 2017. In this role, he oversees the planning and implementation of IT infrastructure projects. His responsibilities include managing a budget of $15.3 million, ensuring that funding and personnel resources align with enterprise transformation requirements. He acts as a system liaison for system requirements within the Air Force enterprise environment, engaging with joint program owners to facilitate effective communication and project execution.
Previous Experience in IT Consulting
Before his current position, Pete Thamke worked as an IT Consultant at iBridge Solutions from 2013 to 2014. His tenure lasted 11 months in Creve Coeur, MO, where he contributed to various IT projects, leveraging his expertise to support client needs. This role followed his experience at Monsanto Company, where he served as the Infrastructure Project Management Lead from 2014 to 2017, managing infrastructure projects at Scott AFB, IL.
Military Background and Experience
Pete Thamke has an extensive background in the United States Air Force, where he held multiple roles over 11 years. He served as the Enterprise Services Program Manager and Information Assurance Manager from 2000 to 2011. He later worked as a Program Manager for Enterprise Systems Migrations from 2011 to 2013. His military experience provided him with a strong foundation in managing complex IT systems and projects within a structured environment.
Education and Qualifications
Pete Thamke studied at the Community College of the Air Force, where he earned two Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degrees in Military Information Systems Technology and Aircraft Maintenance Technology between 2008 and 2011. He furthered his education at Columbia Southern University, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from 2012 to 2013. His educational background supports his extensive experience in IT and project management.
Achievements in System Integration
In his current role, Pete Thamke successfully led the integration and migration of over 2,000 functional and mission systems from eight domains across 50 global sites into a single enterprise domain. This significant achievement demonstrates his capability in managing large-scale IT transformations and aligning resources to meet organizational objectives.