David Underwood

About David Underwood

I am a technology executive recognized for transforming IT into a strategic enabler of growth, scale, and operational excellence. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve helped lead a retailer from 22 stores and $225M in revenue to a publicly traded enterprise exceeding $2.2B—building the infrastructure, security, and operational foundations needed to support that level of expansion.My leadership blends strategic clarity with decisive execution. I bring order to complex environments, align technology investments to business outcomes, and build resilient architectures and operating models that scale with the business. Known for clear communication and strong influence, I excel at uniting executive, product, and engineering teams around shared priorities and delivering predictable results in high-pressure situations.My focus as a leader is simple:Build high-performing teams, elevate operational and security maturity, and harness technology to accelerate the business.This approach has consistently improved stability, performance, and cost efficiency—while enabling the organization to move faster, operate more securely, and grow with confidence.

Experience

1. VP IT Infrastructure & Security

   Bob's Discount Furniture

   Sep 2019 — Present · Manchester, CT, US

Skills

• Windows Server
• Servers
• Strategy
• Microsoft Exchange
• Cloud Computing
• Disaster Recovery
• Cisco Technologies
• Security
• Leadership
• Terminal Services
• Infrastructure Management
• Data Center
• Information Technology
• Vmware
• Management
• Team Building
• Virtualization
• Microsoft Servers
• Business Continuity
• Networking
• Integration
• Citrix
• Infrastructure