Peter Tennekes

    Peter Tennekes

    Product × Tech × People

    I turn scale-up sprawl, legacy platforms, and tangled orgs into products that ship.

    Over the years, I've led teams through complex platform renewals and organizational transformations—always with one goal: delivering measurable results while keeping the lights on. I believe the best product work happens when technology, people, and process align.

    Let's Connect

    Looking for someone to help align your product, technology, and organization? Want to discuss platform strategy or organizational design? I'm always open to interesting conversations.

    You can also chat with The Other Peter — my curious, honest, and slightly eccentric digital twin. He’s got way more detail than a CV or LinkedIn profile — over 40 pages of background, stories, and examples in plain text.

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    How I Work

    I specialize in what I call "renew while running"—modernizing complex systems without grinding to a halt. Whether it's platform architecture, internal tooling, or cross-functional delivery processes, I help teams move from firefighting to building.

    My approach combines technical depth with organizational clarity. I've led platform renewals, implemented internal ledger systems, and untangled delivery processes that had accumulated years of technical and organizational debt.

    But the real work isn't just about technology—it's about people. I focus on creating environments where product, engineering, and stakeholders can collaborate effectively, with clear ownership and shared understanding.

    What I Bring

    Platform Thinking

    Deep experience with large-scale platform renewals, technical architecture decisions, and managing the transition from legacy to modern systems.

    Organizational Design

    Building and aligning cross-functional teams, clarifying ownership, and creating delivery processes that actually work.

    Delivery Excellence

    Turning ambitious roadmaps into shipped features through clear prioritization, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.

    Pragmatic Leadership

    Leading through change with empathy and clarity—balancing long-term vision with short-term realities.