Eric McEntee

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Software Development Director at Bandwidth Inc.

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States

Overview

Eric is a senior engineering leader with over 15 years of experience guiding teams through growth, M&A, and platform evolution. He specializes in scalable systems and stakeholder collaboration, currently as a Software Development Director at Bandwidth. He holds an MBA from NC State and is described as dedicated and brilliant.

Outside of work, Eric is committed to continuous learning. He recently began his MBA program at NC State, a long-term personal goal. He is also an avid user of online learning platforms like Udemy, where he has maintained a learning streak for over 102 consecutive weeks.

He advocates for "digital cartography, " using AI tools to actively map enterprise systems, rather than practicing "digital archaeology" on outdated documentation.

Personality Overview

Persuasive

Friendly But Fast

Assertive

They like to keep things under control.  They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

Platform Modernization
His career focuses on leading teams through platform changes driven by company growth, M&A, and modernization efforts, particularly in migrating and scaling enterprise systems.
Enterprise Architecture
He recently shared his interest in using "digital cartography" and AI tools to better understand and map complex enterprise systems, moving beyond static diagrams and tribal knowledge.
Continuous Learning
He recently started a long-planned MBA at NC State and has maintained a 102-week learning streak on Udemy, showing a strong personal commitment to ongoing education.

Media Appearances

Eric has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Software Development Director at Bandwidth Inc.
2018 - 7-2025
Sr. Director, Software Engineering at Relay
2014 - 2018
Director, Software Engineering at Republic Wireless
2009 - 2014
Sr. Manager / Senior Software Engineer at Bandwidth.com
2008 - 2010
Independent Contractor at Canvasondemand

Education

1-2026 - 1-2028
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NC State Poole College of Management
7-1999 - 7-2000
Master of Science from DePaul University

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Exp : 34 Location : Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Software Development Director at Bandwidth Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Eric

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eric is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eric

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eric move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Eric take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Eric

Personality Compatibility


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