Who We Are
Breakaway Technologies was founded in 1998 with the simple goal of making it easier for finance and accounting teams to report, plan and forecast.
We continually strive to be the best at what we do as we tailor business and technological solutions for our clients. We focus on the solutions and results which are paramount to our clients as we continually expand our associates’ capabilities and broaden our service offerings. We will always provide our clients with industry-leading services that leverage our business and technological know-how.
Whether you are one of our trusted clients or a partner, you’ll appreciate our experience, focus and commitment to your success.
Our Values
Leadership
Experience
Knowledge
Customer Focus
Leadership
Tom Rowland
President and Founder
With 35 years of experience as a technologist and consultant, Tom sets the strategic vision for Breakaway Technologies, and engages clients on strategic and implementation topics. Prior to founding Breakaway Technologies, he gained a breadth of systems implementation experience across financial, cash management, and anti-submarine warfare systems while at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Brandt, and Unisys respectively. Breakaway Technologies supports clients on their own implementation journeys to enable better business analytics and streamlined business processes, such as gross to net.
Mike DeFeo
Chief Operating Officer
Mike has over 30 years of experience in software engineering, product development, professional services, and operations management. Part of Breakaway Technologies since 1998, he previously held positions at the University of Pennsylvania and De La Rue, PLC. where he developed systems for bio-medical research, currency processing products, and IT solutions. At Breakaway, he’s delivered enterprise analytics solutions for our clients and helped establish our services and product offerings. Currently responsible for operations at Breakaway Technologies, his focus is to ensure we continue to deliver value to our clients and partners as we execute our business strategy and vision.
R. Timothy Bonn
Director IBM Services
Tim earned a Ph. D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania and then pursued a career in consulting and professional services. Since joining BreakawayTechnologies in 2004, he’s developed an extensive data and analytics background and currently leads our IBM practice. Tim works with clients to understand their processes and data to design and build solutions that solve real business problems. He has built his reputation by delivering enterprise solutions that ensure client success.
Scott Gehring
Director SAP Services
Scott has over 30 years’ experience in global enterprise information systems and professional services. As a pioneer in the field of analytics, he has been an influential industry leader in defining best practices around system design, implementation, integration, and staffing. Scott has applied technology solutions for over 50+ companies, ranging from small to mid-business to large scale enterprise organizations. He holds multiple patents for his innovative work in various industries.
Yan Feng
Director of Engineering
Yan is responsible for the technical aspects of our product and hosting offerings. With over 15 years of experience building software applications, working with cloud computing technologies, and implementing development disciplines, Yan leads with clear passion and focus on quality. His prior experience as an IBM Software Engineer and as a Senior Manager with Breakaway Technologies has provided him with a unique insight into the tools and processes needed to develop and scale modern applications.