Dave Blankenship is a global technology leader with an impressive 20-year track record in planning, developing, and operating business solutions on a large scale. As a seasoned professional, he has a proven ability to bring the benefits of technology to the forefront to solve business challenges while skillfully managing cost and risks. Dave has experience leading the application development and operations of an eCommerce website with $8B in annual revenue and a voice channel reservation system with $5B in annual revenue. He has a robust background in defining technology roadmaps and aligning technology investments with business goals. Dave has been responsible for an annual IT budget of over $40M, including application development, maintenance, and infrastructure support. He has an impressive educational background, including studying B.S. in Mechanical engineering- Intelligent Mechanical Systems from Northwestern University and attending the International School of Brussels. Dave has a wealth of experience working for notable organizations. He currently holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at Subway, and he previously worked as VP, IT Enterprise Applications - Reservations & Distribution, VP Application Development - Digital Platforms, and Senior Director, eBusiness Systems at Marriott International. Additionally, he worked as a Program Director at Cordiem, Practice Director at Commerce One, Manager at KPMG Consulting, and Senior Consultant at Andersen Consulting.