David Duran Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Va, Us

Mclean, Va, Us

• 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 cross-functional Agile teams in the successful delivery of API products and cloud-first middleware solutions, driving the development of proprietary, data-driven Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms across the Risk Management Enterprise.• 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 Discovery and Solution Delivery for Legal & Regulatory compliance initiatives, leading the adoption of cutting-edge platforms and optimizing business implementation experiences for Legal and Business Risk Enterprise users. • 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 strategic and tactical initiatives to align with executive-level digital transformation goals, designing and executing comprehensive roadmaps for real-time, intelligent systems on AWS cloud architecture, driving improved operational efficiency and enhanced decision-making capabilities.

Washington, Dc, Us

• 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 corporate-level innovation strategies for Strategic Partner collaborations in emerging and disruptive technologies, leading to the on-premise adoption of a critical AI/ML platform that reduced analytic pipeline cycle time by 80% and significantly enhanced the effectiveness of text-generated reporting for foreign policy decision-making.• 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 the Portfolio Innovation Review Board, overseeing the approval of six innovation programs totaling $1.5M. Successfully accelerated these initiatives from TRL 3-4 to TRL 6-8 within 12 months, driving a 10X transformation in the field communications line of business.• 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 innovation-focused investment architectures to source and integrate emerging AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and Blockchain technologies. This effort resulted in three successful multi-million dollar digital technology transfers, revolutionizing telemedicine, mission planning, diplomatic supply chain and logistics.• 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 Innovation Change Management initiatives, including Tech Focus Days, driving a cultural shift toward embracing emerging technologies across the organization. This initiative led to a 62% increase in monthly active users (MAU) of digital platforms and applications across Mission and Line of Business (LOB) operations.

Washington, Dc, Us

• 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 the development and deployment of bespoke and cloud-based software applications within a $32.4M engineering budget, achieving a 98% adoption rate among field users and setting a new standard for user engagement.• 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 the creation of hundreds of user stories and led backlog refinement/planning sessions with customer stakeholders, enabling precise scoping of new feature enhancements and achieving a 49% reduction in time-to-market for new releases.• 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 MVP Discovery interviews for 3-5 product concepts and prototypes, optimizing UX flow and reducing the average program increment size by 32%. This initiative saved hundreds of FTE hours in sprint development and testing, enhancing overall efficiency and productivity.

• 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 a private consulting practice specializing in Cloud UC/IVR solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, achieving a gross Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of $500K.• 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 both on-premises and cloud-based VoIP/Unified Communications systems, effectively addressing diverse client requirements and enhancing operational efficiency.• 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 comprehensive technical and IT due diligence for a medium-sized enterprise's M&A project in Sydney, Australia, facilitating the successful acquisition of an IVR software startup.

Washington, Dc, Us

• 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝 tactical IT support to enhance information management services across US embassies and consulates in Latin America.• 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 applications and hardware to improve user experience and streamline operations.• 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 staff on new software applications and IT policies, ensuring smooth adoption and effective use.• 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 Department of State knowledge bases to ensure accurate and accessible information. • 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 user engagement in technology decisions, fostering a collaborative IT environment. • 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 the adoption of new technologies to enhance connectivity with US Government partner agencies.• 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 wireless and satellite systems for reliable emergency communications.• 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 security controls to protect Department of State information systems.

Washington, Dc, Us

• 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝 certification training at the George P. Schultz National Foreign Service Training Center, focusing on IT infrastructure and tools to support global diplomatic communications.• 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 Diplomatic Corps and Foreign Service Officers on custom software and IT solutions to enhance operational efficiency. • 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 detailed training and installation guides for software applications and IT solutions to support diplomatic missions.• 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 professional fluency in Spanish through a rigorous 24-week, 600-hour intensive language program at the Foreign Service Institute.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

• 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 technical sales support initiatives to enhance channel development, process engineering, and customer support for capital equipment (Rapid Thermal Processors, Plasma Etchers, PVD/CVD systems) for Applied Materials' Intel Worldwide Account.• 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 with Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Consulting to audit, document, and reconcile internal business processes, standards, and procedures, successfully driving the company to achieve ISO 9001 certification.

Bethesda, Md, Us

• 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 with museum curators to understand requirements, co-create custom designs, and provision final Space Lab mockups for NASA's California Air & Space Museum, attracting over 1,000 guests in the opening week.

Moffett Field, California, Us

• 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 process improvements for sanitizing over 150 space flight hardware SKUs, enhancing reusability for subsequent space life science / Neuro lab missions.• 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐝 over 300 hardware SKUs into an inventory control system to digitize stockpiling, status tracking, and provisioning, enabling more effective mission-enablement material control and handling processes.

Moffett Field, California, Us

• 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 a feasibility study for integrating a center-wide desktop email fax service, facilitating the retirement of analog fax machines.• 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 network layouts for a novel architecture to support the launch of NASA's Research and Education Network (NREN).• 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 with inspirational NASA research scientists and engineers through career development workshops, field demonstrations, and conference keynotes to explore various STEM fields, including astrophysics, computational aerodynamics, particle physics, planetary exploration, space robotics, supercomputing, and telemedicine.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Ms, Electrical And Computer Engineering

Bs, Electrical Engineering

High School Diploma