David Donovan

About David Donovan

As a Product leader at both Amazon and PFF, I\'ve led teams of Product Managers, Software and Hardware Engineers, and Product UX Designers to deliver innovative and customer-centric solutions. Product Management leadership is defined by nearly 20 years of experience in diverse roles as a Product Manager, Program Manager, Business Analyst, Vendor Manager and Designer. My passion is to use analytical storytelling to identify and solve customer problems through building and iterating simple and beautiful software products. My track record of success, as evidenced by my 5 promotions at Amazon, includes launching and evolving varied product types, including software and hardware, customer- and business-facing products. I believe in leading teams with a wide array of backgrounds and talents with empathy and a focus on enabling people to do their best work.

Experience

1. CTO

   Dick\'s Drive-In Restaurants

   Jan 2026 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

  2001 — 2005

• Charleston Southern University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Vendor Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Negotiation
• Management
• Account Management
• Business Process
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• Supplier Negotiation
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Customer Service