David Bell

Director Engineering - Cloud, Integrations and Developer Platforms at REI

David Bell is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in Platform Engineering, SRE, DevOps, and Cloud transformation. Currently, he is spearheading REI's Cloud Strategy and Cloud Governance initiatives, in addition to overseeing API Management, Continuous Delivery tools, and Data Center Systems Engineering.

David is passionate about leading engineering teams, shaping architecture, mentoring team members, and guiding them to achieve their objectives. Beyond his professional life, he finds joy in sailing and sharing stories of his upcoming adventures.

He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Business at the University Of California, San Francisco.

David Bell's career spans various high-profile roles, including Director of Engineering for Cloud, Integrations, and Developer Platforms at REI, Senior Manager for Core Platform Engineering at REI, Manager for Infrastructure and Cloud Services at REI, and Manager for API Platform Engineering at Starbucks. Previously, he held key positions at Starbucks and SBC Internet Services, demonstrating a diverse and extensive background in the technology sector.