Dave has been in the IT industry since 1999 as a software developer, business owner, and executive. During that time, he has created custom applications for many industries and open-source projects. Dave has spoken at international developer conventions and has led large-scale training initiatives. Outside of work, Dave has been involved in charitable causes, serving on and leading multiple boards of directors. Despite his technology background, Dave believes that relating to people and understanding their needs has been the key to his success.