David Conklin is an engineering executive with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations build exceptional software teams and scalable technology platforms. Beginning his career as a software developer, he progressed through engineering management, director, and Vice President of Engineering roles, leading organizations ranging from early-stage startups to global enterprise teams. His experience spans healthcare, Smart Grid, SaaS, and digital product companies, with a focus on cloud-native architecture, engineering transformation, and operational excellence.
Today, David helps organizations adopt AI-assisted engineering practices that improve developer productivity, accelerate delivery, and modernize the way software is built. He is passionate about developing engineering leaders, creating high-performing teams, and translating complex technology into practical business results. Whether advising executives on technology strategy or coaching engineering teams through transformation, David brings a pragmatic, hands-on leadership style focused on delivering measurable outcomes.