David Foster

About David Foster

Accomplished and innovative leader with an extensive knowledge and appreciation of the aviation industry. Well earned a reputation for excellent organizational and communication skills through strong thought leadership, crafting creative and innovative solutions, sound technical judgment and strong adherence to principles and values. Proven ability to manage multiple large technology projects simultaneously.Airline experience includes- Airport Operations and Manpower Scheduling with American Airlines, Sabre Airline Solutions and INFORM Software Corp- Flight Scheduling and Network Planning with Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sabre Airline Solutions- Revenue Management and Pricing with Delta Air Lines- Crew Scheduling and Management with American Airlines and Sabre Airline Solutions- Aircraft Maintenance with Sabre Decision TechnologiesConsulting and implementation engagements include Air France, Alaska Airlines, Aloha Airlines, Ansett Australian, Australian Airlines, Britannia, British Midlands, FedEx Express, SAS, United Airlines, DHS/TSA, LSG Skychefs, Prime Flight and Servisair. Conferences regularly participated in include- AGIFORS Airline Operations Study Group Meetings- AGIFORS Annual Symposium- SITA Air Transportation IT Summit- Airport Council International - North America- Airports@Work Business Information Technology Committee Meetings- Future Travel Experience Global- Airport Consultants Council- IATA Ground Handling Conference (GHI)

Experience

1. Manager - Cargo Revenue Management Development and Innovation

   Delta Air Lines

   Nov 2022 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   I am a manager in Cargo whose team supports cargo revenue management analysts by providing them the tools and information they need to meet Delta’s profit goals.

Education

• College of Europe

  EU Politics and Lobbying

• Southern Methodist University

  Liberal Arts (MLA)

  2003

• The George Washington University

  MIPP, International Policy & Practice

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  BS, Management Science

  1978 — 1983

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  MS, Operations Research

  1983 — 1984

Skills

• Software Development
• Operations Management
• Consulting
• Project Planning
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Management Consulting
• International Business Experience
• Business Process Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Airports
• Management
• New Business Development
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Strategy
• Aviation
• Airlines
• Analysis
• Business Development
• Operations Research