David Cowen

CTO \ VP, Engineering - Automated Logic

Carrier

Jul 2022 - Current (4 years 4 months)

As a leader of Carrier’s Building technology executive team responsible for Automated Logic Software, Electrical, Mechanical and QA engineering teams with 260 team members located globally in Hyderabad; India, London; GB and several locations across North America. In addition to Automated logic, accountable for Carrier’s Nlyte DCIM engineering teams focused on delivering high quality Data Center management software. Also responsible for Carrier’s Abound engineering teams focused on Carrier’s next generation Quantum Leap program driving towards a fully integrated engineering team offering end to end solutions with focus in Building automation construction, energy, and thermal management. Currently responsible for a $40m budget that suppor

Senior Director, Software Development

Vertiv

Dec 2012 - Current (13 years 11 months)

As a key member of the executive leadership team, provide vision and direction for organizational technologies in support of the strategic plan, business objectives and outcomes. Currently responsible for all aspects of Software Engineering, Product Test/QA and Professional Services with shorter periods of leading Product Management, PMO, and Technical Support departments. Direct worldwide teams in Freemont, CA; Huntsville, AL; Pune, India; Shannon, Ireland; Shenzen, China; Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Sunrise, FL; Stamford, CT, and London, GB.

Software Development Accountabilities (2016-present)
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✔A highly visible position with a diverse span of responsibilities critical to the company's long-t

Senior Director, Software Development

Vertiv

Dec 2012 - Current (13 years 11 months)

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✔Highly resourceful in streamlining processes and implementing new technology systems working within an extremely tight budget.
✔As the Local Executive Sponsor, integral member of the team to successfully secure ISO 9001 and CMMI Level 3 Certifications.
✔Software Management lead on Patent and Innovation Committee.
✔Integral role in building strategic business partnerships, and integration opportunities.
✔Member of Emerson Electric’s Executive Innovation Council focused on next generation initiatives.
✔Active Member of Vertiv’s Innovation and Patent Review Board.
✔Leader for architecture and development teams in a complete tools revamp initiated for all engineering groups cor

Senior Director, Software Development

Vertiv

Dec 2012 - Jan 2024 (11 years 2 months)

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Key Technology Initiatives
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✔Responsible for Vertiv’s flagship DCIM enterprise product (on-Prem and Cloud), as well as, customer satisfaction for customers such as U.S. Bank, Citi, NTT Japan, CBA, Vanderbilt University, Cleveland Clinic, etc.
✔Transitioned legacy products to new technologies and designs for on-premises, public cloud (Azure, AWS) and mobile (iOS, Android) solutions.
✔Spearheaded all aspects of development for Emerson Electrics flagship DCIM product (Trellis) with a team of 360 developers, completed in under 24 months. Solution is actively sold today.
✔Championed the development of Vertiv Intelligence Engine (named member on the patent) 11776041.3-1959,

Director, Software Engineering

Emerson Network Power

Feb 2007 - Dec 2012 (5 years 11 months)

Responsible for Architecture, Design, Development, Product Test and delivery of Avocent’s flagship products. Oversaw all aspects of the development life cycle including QA and System Testing.

✔Accountable for the Software teams developing products using Java, Oracle SOA, Oracle Fusion, Oracle DB, Oracle ADF and several other components of the Oracle stack.
✔Established a base PMO office for engineering before spinning off to the corporate level.
✔Transformed software development team from a Waterfall process to a fully functional Agile Scrum process leveraging Rally improving deployment efficiency while cutting costs.
✔Implemented a Continuous Integration solution (source control, branch management, change manageme

Senior Technical Manager, Software Engineering

Emerson Network Power

Jun 2005 - Feb 2007 (1 year 9 months)

Directed the design, development, maintenance, and delivery of Avocent teams and products which provided access and control to servers and datacenter equipment. Responsible for 50 direct and indirect reports in Development, QA, and System Test.

✔Implemented MS Project Server managing actuals for new product development projects.
✔Site Lead for ISO 900x and Quality Process Review, as well as ISO Audit Manager responsible for all findings.

Manager, Driver Development/Technical Manager

Emerson Network Power Avocent

Nov 2000 - Jun 2005 (4 years 8 months)

Directed and managed the design, development, maintenance, and delivery of Windows and Linux serial and IP device drivers as well as Avocent’s DSView 2 Management Software. Provided leadership for 15 reports and administered a budget in excess of $6MM.

✔Managed the Serial and IP-based Hardware teams.
✔Facilitated cross-functional software development teams for both Windows and Linux driver development.
✔Redesigned and implemented Engineering Dashboard for executive level summaries improving visibility into progress of engineering development.
✔Developed a Client Server SOA solution (DSView) that is a single-rack view needed for all servers, embedded technologies, network equipment and power devices. Core function

Director, IT Web & Application Services

CSG

Mar 2000 - Nov 2000 (9 months)

Responsible for all aspects of software development for custom applications integrating back office components with Web-based ecommerce frontends.

✔Established and recommended to upper management major financial objectives for assigned business practice.
✔Designed and developed e-Business/e-Commerce applications using Java, Java Script, ASP.net, Cold Fusion, etc.
✔Reviewed project plan/design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.

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Director, ERP Practices

Data Net Corp

Dec 1998 - Nov 2000 (2 years)

Managed all software development aspects of ERP development.

✔Managed MFG/PRO, Oracle, BAAN and SAP Practices.
✔Instituted business procedures that supported a strong ERP foundation.
✔Interfaced with prospects/customers and ERP managers in the implementation and key business decisions regarding ERP software solutions.
✔Developed Client Server applications for integration between data collection devices, bar code printers and ERP applications.

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SAP Practice Manager

Data Net Corp

Feb 1997 - Dec 1998 (1 year 11 months)

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Oracle Practice Manager

Data Net Corp

Jun 1996 - Feb 1997 (9 months)

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Sr. Systems Engineer

Data Net Corp

Nov 1995 - Jun 1996 (8 months)

Leader for design, development and implementation of a Client/Server application (DataBridge). DataBridge was designed for data collection interface into MFG/Pro, Oracle Apps, BAAN, and SAP.

✔Administered advanced reseller DataBridge training.
✔Responsible for Mfg/Pro(QAD) installation and maintenance (7.4,8.5,8.6 - UNIX and NT).

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Application Support Representative

Data Net Corp

Aug 1994 - Nov 1995 (1 year 4 months)

✔Developed proprietary product, COLOG, to design and develop software applications to interface with Data Net, Symbol, Intermec, and other industry standard barcode data collections devices used in manufacturing and shipping.
✔Administered classroom and onsite training to end-users.

Software Engineer

WorldDataAI

Mar 1993 - Aug 1994 (1 year 6 months)

Managed IT areas and infrastructure related to list management systems including Servers, Desktops, AS400, Networks, Software, and Hardware. Responsible for Web page and Banner advertisement development.

✔AS/400 Administrator and Network Administrator for Windows NT 3.51/4.0, PCs, MACs, and SCO Unix.
✔Managed help desk and administered Group 1 Software to perform address corrections, presorts, mail merge, etc. Designed and developed WORLD Database using COBOL routines to manage the data. WORLD Database was a 40MM record database consisting of computer hardware and software purchasers.

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