David O. Willis

About David O. Willis

SUMMARYA seasoned analytics and strategy leader with over ten years of experience in market research, data analysis, project management, and strategic relationship building. I am now serving as Vice President of Real Estate Development & Analytics at Grand View Development Co. in Pittsburgh, PA. WHAT WE DOGrand View Development is a boutique commercial real estate development and brokerage firm based in Pittsburgh, PA and is renowned for its prudent underwriting and risk-managed approach to acquisition and development.CORE COMPETENCIES• Underwriting | Financial Analysis• Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving• Project Management | Relationship Building• Market Research | Negotiating• Data Analytics | Data Science• Technology: Tableau, Power BI, Python, VS Code, Jira, Data RobotCURRENT AI INITIATIVESPioneering the integration of AI initiatives into our commercial real estate analytics, while leading the development of predictive tools and automated systems to optimize underwriting, streamline market analysis, and enhance the commercial real estate portfolio performance, positioning Grand View Development Co. at the forefront of data-driven commercial real estate innovation. Some examples include:• Property Valuation | Pricing Optimization• Demand Forecasting | Risk Assessment• Predictive Maintenance | Market Trend Analysis• Lease Optimization | Location Intelligence• Portfolio Management | Energy Efficiency Optimization

Experience

1. VP, Commercial Real Estate Development & Analytics

   Grand View Development Company

   Nov 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Designed and implemented advanced financial models to support underwriting, assess risk, and optimize pricing strategies for commercial real estate projects• Led cross-functional teams in executing complex real estate development initiatives, overseeing timelines, budgets, and deliverables for seamless project completion and enhanced portfolio profitability• Spearheaded strategic negotiations with stakeholders and business partners to secure favorable terms for property acquisitions and portfolio enhancements, leveraging relationship-building skills to maximize value and support long-term growth objectives• Conducted in-depth market research and competitive benchmarking to identify trends and growth opportunities, delivering actionable insights to inform development strategies for the firm• Presented analytical findings and development recommendations to senior leadership and clients through clear, compelling visualizations and reports, fostering alignment and driving consensus on key real estate investment decisions

Education

• The University of Findlay

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Concentration in Finance

  2017 — 2018

• The University of Findlay

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), major: Marketing, minor: Finance and Operations & Logistics

  2010 — 2014