Irene David

About Irene David

Accomplished Technology Executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership in global software engineering, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation. Proven success in defining and executing technical vision, building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations, and delivering impactful software products aligned to strategic business and customer outcomes. Expertise in driving Agile and DevOps transformations, data analytics and data science enablement, and cloud-native platform modernization. Recognized for fostering inclusive, innovative cultures focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and measurable engineering productivity. Adept at communicating complex technology strategies to diverse stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams to exceed ambitious goals.AREAS of EXPERTISE:• Software Engineering Leadership & Scalable Team Building• Enterprise Architecture & Cloud-Native Platforms• Digital Product Development & Agile Delivery• Data Analytics Strategy & Data Science Transformation• Salesforce Platform Integration & Optimization• Engineering Best Practices (CI/CD, DevSecOps, Quality Metrics)• Customer-Centric Technology Design & UX• Technical Vision & Roadmap Development• Organizational Change & Culture Transformation• Risk Management, Security & Regulatory Compliance• Strategic Vendor & Budget Management• Inclusive Leadership & Executive Communication

Experience

1. VP of Technology

   Specialty Food Association

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Lead end-to-end technology vision, software engineering strategy, and enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.• Spearhead the creation of a Data, Analytics, and Insights division, delivering predictive analytics and business intelligence solutions across the organization.• Lead architecture and implementation of a modern Data Management Platform (DMP) to unify customer data, support segmentation, and drive personalized member engagement.• Champion innovative use of AI and ML to enhance analytics capabilities, automate workflows, and improve member services.• Direct Salesforce platform expansion and architecture, integrating CRM, marketing automation, and service workflows to enhance member engagement and operational efficiency.• Modernize technology infrastructure supporting cloud-first development, scalable APIs, and data science workloads.• Establish and track key software delivery KPIs (sprint velocity, deployment frequency, defect rates), accelerating release cadence by 30%.• Implement engineering performance dashboards enabling data-driven decision-making, coaching, and continuous improvement.• Champion Agile and DevOps practices, introducing CI/CD pipelines that reduced manual errors by 40% and increased deployment frequency.• Foster an inclusive, high-performance engineering and analytics culture focused on innovation and accountability.

Skills

• Risk Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Process Engineering
• Business Process
• Vendor Management
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Team Leadership
• Project Delivery
• Compliance
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Software Development
• Project Portfolio Management
• Resource Management
• Pci Dss
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Project Governance
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Enterprise Software
• Project Planning
• Pmo
• Leadership
• Program Management
• IT Strategy
• Sox Compliancy
• Performance Management