David Bessen

David Bessen is a dynamic and high-performing executive with a proven track record in leading information technology programs, managing budgets, resources, and project deliverables. He has extensive experience in resolving complex issues, driving process improvements, and implementing change management initiatives.

David has a strong background in managing technology at an enterprise level, from developing strategies to executing them through budgeting and implementation. He is recognized for his collaborative leadership style, motivational skills, and a relentless drive for success.

Notable for assembling productive cross-functional teams and introducing innovative products, David excels in managing enterprise operations, business systems, software development, infrastructure, and system standardization. He has a remarkable record of operational efficiency, consistently achieving significant cost savings since 1997.

David Bessen's specialties include leadership, strategy development, cost savings, contract negotiations, collaboration, operations management, business intelligence, disaster planning, change management, process optimization, client/vendor relations, regulatory compliance (PCI, IT SOX, HIPAA), ERP systems, M&A integration, shared services, cloud computing, virtualization, and IT governance.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in History from Haverford College, a Master's Degree in History, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History from the University of Toronto. David has held executive positions such as Director and CIO at Arapahoe County, Principal at Business Systems Consulting, Vice President and CIO at MediaNews Group, and Director at Copley Information Services.

For inquiries, David can be reached at davidbessen@comcast.net.