David Heard

Chief Executive Officer at Infinera

David Heard is a Product Marketing Management (Security GTM Manager) at Microsoft. He holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he focused on Marketing and Operations with a STEM enrichment. His professional background includes a strong emphasis on cloud security and go-to-market strategies, showcasing his expertise in these areas.

In addition to his role at Microsoft, David has been recognized for his strong analytical skills and marketing acumen, which are complemented by his work ethic and interpersonal skills. He is also a co-founder of Tech Bloc, an organization aimed at fostering the technology community in San Antonio, Texas.1 2

His professional profile indicates a commitment to enhancing content delivery and developing effective marketing materials, demonstrating his ability to produce results even with limited resources.1

Experience

Chief Executive Officer at Infinera (November 2020 - Present)

Chief Operations Officer at Infinera (October 2018 - November 2020), Product Realization at Infinera (June 2017 - October 2018), Board of Directors at Motion Intelligence (September 2017 - September 2022), Chairman Of The Board at Telecommunications Industry Association (2012 - January 2019), Board Director at Milestone Sports (February 2015 - May 2018), Board of Directors - Co-founder at Zyvex Performance Materials (July 2006 - June 2017), Executive Consultant at Dell (June 2015 - October 2016), President - Network & Service Enablement at JDSU (October 2010 - April 2015), COO at BigBand Networks (February 2007 - June 2010)