David Fannin

Adjunct Faculty,  Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering Programs

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David is a senior software engineering executive with a wealth of experience in designing and building Cloud, Networking, and Big Data software applications. His career has been marked by significant contributions to developing, building, and managing software development teams, as well as leading cutting-edge product development efforts.

Throughout his professional journey, David has held key engineering roles at several prominent Silicon Valley companies, including Amazon Web Services, Yahoo, Cisco, Juniper Networks and AT&T, as well as several early Internet startups. In these positions, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to spearhead major software engineering initiatives and optimize software delivery processes.

David’s expertise lies in transforming teams through the implementation of revitalized software release processes, introducing innovative deployment methodologies, and developing early cloud automation applications . He is particularly adept at implementing Agile Software Development practices, which have proven instrumental in enhancing team productivity and product quality.

Academically, David holds both a master’s degree in computer science and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.