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Hi, I’m David
I am a hands-on Technology Executive, CTO, and Product Leader with over two decades of global experience delivering digital transformations and driving positive business outcomes.
- Dallas, Texas
- Atlanta, Georgia
With over 25 years of experience leading global cross-functional teams, I thrive on delivering strategic, technical, and analaytical solutions. I am always looking at business from a fresh perspective, finding opportunities to innovate and compete.
About Me
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- MBA in Technology Leadership (Magna Cum Laude)
- Numerous AWS and other Technology Certifications
- Passion for IT Strategy, Digital Transformation, and Product Innovation
- Expert Running Large, Global Software Development Teams
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I am David Fazio, a seasoned Technology Executive, Chief Technology Officer, Product Leader, and Strategic Advisor with a passion for driving digital transformation and business growth.
My journey in tech began over two decades ago in an IT support role, evolving into an adventurous career succesfully delivering technology solutions to business; I specialize in delivering innovative solutions that align with both strategic and operational goals, leveraging my deep expertise and passion for Agile and DevOps practices.
Throughout my career, I’ve held various leadership roles that underscore my commitment to excellence. Early in my leadership journey, as Director of Solutions Engineering at McKesson Corporation, I spearheaded a $5.5M software development project that processed billions in company contract rebates, while dramatically reducing costs.
One of my proudest achievements is founding Annulet, Inc., where I bootstrapped a startup to generating $4.7M in ARR in under 5 years. This success not only highlights my entrepreneurial spirit but also demonstrates my ability to build and grow a business that outperformed industry giants like GoDaddy in domain sales—twice, a personal victory that aligns with my vision.
My experience extends globally, having supported billion-dollar Private Equity and M&A initiatives across seven countries. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), I was honored as “Architect of the Year” for my role as a Strategic Advisor, closing $8.6M in new business within my first year through helping large enterprises strategize and execute new cloud transformation strategies.
In my most recent role as Chief Technology Officer at AspireHR, LLC, I led a global team in developing large-scale SaaS solutions and driving company growth through strategic leadership and execution.
This website serves as a showcase of my experiences, providing in-depth insights into my responsibilities, accomplishments, and leadership capabilities.
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TESTIMONIALS
What people say about me
I have had the distinct privilege to be in Dave's department as an Enterprise Solution Architect. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision in our organization. He has consistently showcased a remarkable blend of intelligence, empathy, and strategic acumen. Throughout our time working together, he has exhibited a profound understanding of digital transformation, innovative solutioning, and AI.
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I have had the opportunity to work with and for Dave twice in my career. The first occasion was from 1993 - 2001 during my time with Fox Meyer and McKesson. My collaboration with Dave at this time was mostly programming and implementing projects and processes that were planned and/or sponsored by Dave...
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I have had the opportunity to work with and for Dave twice in my career. The first occasion was from 1993 - 2001 during my time with Fox Meyer and McKesson. My collaboration with Dave at this time was mostly programming and implementing projects and processes that were planned and/or sponsored by Dave...
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As David's coworker at EFH for 5 years, I've benefited from his creative problem-solving, tireless work ethic, and willingness to do whatever it takes to create a product that will translate the customer's vision into reality. As a colleague, David is incredibly generous with his time and expertise, which includes everything from his years of management experience to an expert-level knowledge...
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Dave is a phenomenal architect/developer and a great leader. When Dave started with us, he optimized our processes and made tasks that were previously time-consuming much easier to manage and more efficient. Dave has proven himself invaluable in finding and securing talented individuals for our company that have enabled us to grow into new areas. And Dave is always approachable and engaging...
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I have been familiar with Dave and his work for more than 12 years now. He is consistently one of the first people I think of when a new idea or project comes along. He has so many talents and an insatiable desire to keep learning and expanding his skills. If you need a job to get done, Dave can do it. f you want to run an idea by a smart guy who can look at it from every angle, Dave is your man....
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Dave is an extremely driven individual, who has shown no limit in his desire to accept new challenges and absorb new technologies. Dave is very personable and was a pleasure to work with.
Professional Experience
Chief Technology Officer
AspireHR is a boutique consultancy with expertise implementing large enterprise human capital management (HCM) solutions.
Spearheaded the product management of a portfolio of commercial products, crafting and executing a strategic roadmap that expanded the user base to over 150K+ active users, increased revenues by 25%, achieved a 40% growth in ARR, and maintained an impressive 80% gross margin over three years.
Led a global, cross-functional team of 45+ in the development of a cutting-edge enterprise SaaS platform, integrating Gen AI, AWS Bedrock, React, and microservices architecture to deliver innovative solutions at scale.
Played a pivotal role as a C-suite executive, regularly presenting to the executive team and capital partners, providing comprehensive updates on organizational status, strategic plans, and financial performance.
Articulated and communicated a clear strategy and vision to internal teams, board members, and customers, driving alignment and enhancing engagement across business development and marketing initiatives.
Successfully accelerated enterprise adoption of ISO 27001, SOC II, and Cyber Security governance frameworks, resulting in 100% corporate compliance and a significant boost in customer trust and confidence.
product management • strategic roadmap development • revenue growth • gross margin optimization • global team leadership • cross-functional collaboration • enterprise SaaS development • GenAI • AWS Bedrock • microservices architecture • C-suite communication • executive presentations • strategic planning • financial performance reporting • business development • marketing alignment • ISO 27001 • SOC II • cybersecurity governance • corporate compliance • customer trust enhancement
April 2020 – May 2024
Senior Advisor to Large Enterprises
A subsidiary of Amazon, Amazon Web Services is recognized as a top–tier cloud services company.
Generated $8.6M in new business sales for AWS by collaborating closely with customer C-suite executives, crafting compelling business cases, and implementing innovative cloud strategies that drove significant business transformation for large enterprises.
Architected and led a comprehensive 5-year transformation program for a large enterprise, successfully closing three customer data centers and reducing the IT run rate by $16M annually, demonstrating the strategic impact of cloud adoption.
Oversaw and managed the AWS Partner ecosystem for transformation programs, leading specialized workshops to train Partners on the execution of Professional Services programs and the effective delivery of AWS offerings, thereby strengthening partner capabilities and customer success.
business development • C-suite collaboration • business case development • cloud strategy • enterprise transformation • sales strategy • IT cost reduction • data center consolidation • roadmap development • cloud adoption • AWS ecosystem management • partner training • professional services delivery • workshop facilitation • partner enablement • customer success • executve collaboration
April 2018 – April 2020
Field CTO, Director
SPG is a management consulting firm supporting large investment M&A activities for private equity.
Collaborated with Private Equity firms to conduct thorough due diligence on potential portfolio companies, developing acquisition strategies, managing transition processes, and creating strategic growth roadmaps that aligned with investment goals.
Served as Interim CIO for a $7B PE-backed energy carve-out, where I successfully implemented a municipal payments portal, driving a $250M increase in annual income for the client, showcasing my ability to deliver impactful technology solutions under high-stakes conditions.
Facilitated multiple Transition Service Agreement (TSA) exits for billion-dollar global corporate transitions, ensuring seamless operations and minimizing disruption during complex, high-value transactions.
private equity collaboration • due diligence • acquisition strategy, transition management • strategic growth planning • Field CTO • technology implementation • high-stakes decision-making • municipal payments systems, revenue growth • Transition Service Agreement (TSA) management • global corporate transitions • operational continuity • risk management • global consulting
January 2014 – December 2018
Senior Managing Architect
EFH owned and operated the largest energy companies in Texas, including TXU, Oncor, and Luminant.
Directed the development of a comprehensive real-time operations, performance analytics, and IT maintenance portal, overseeing a $10M investment in hardware, software, and services. This initiative significantly enhanced operational efficiency, generated substantial cost savings, and improved organizational transparency.
Established and led a highly automated ITIL-based Service Management Operations team following a $100M SAP implementation, streamlining processes and optimizing service delivery across the organization.
IT project management • real-time operations • performance analytics • IT maintenance, investment oversight • hardware and software management • service management • ITIL framework • SAP implementation • process automation • service delivery optimization, operational efficiency • cost savings • organizational transparency • operational analytics
January 2012 – December 2014
Senior Management Consultant
Sendero offers management consulting services across several industry verticals.
Led a team in executing operations quality initiatives by harnessing enterprise tools and specialized training, resulting in a 30% improvement in resource utilization and significant enhancements in operational efficiency.
Overhauled support processes and tools, achieving a remarkable 98% reduction in backlog, which translated into substantial cost savings and improved customer satisfaction for the company.
operations management • quality initiatives • process improvement • resource optimization • enterprise tools • team leadership • specialized training • operational efficiency • support process optimization • backlog reduction • cost savings • customer satisfaction • continuous improvement
January 2010 – December 2012
Senior Consultant Subject Matter Expert
NameMedia manages the world’s largest portfolio of premium domain names.
Delivered expert transition guidance during the Annulet acquisition, accelerating the integration process with the parent company and exceeding the planned timeline, ensuring a seamless and successful merger.
Architected, developed, and launched a high-volume e-services customer portal, which supported over $10M in annual transactions while simultaneously expanding the company’s product offerings, driving both revenue growth and customer engagement.
mergers and acquisitions • transition management, integration planning • strategic execution • project management • business development • e-services architecture • customer portal development • high-volume transaction management • product expansion • revenue growth • customer engagement • stakeholder communication • business process optimization
January 2008 – December 2010
Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Annulet.com was Texas’ first ICANN accredited domain registrar and web services hosting provider.
Identified a market opportunity, developed a comprehensive business plan and strategic roadmap, and successfully pitched the concept to investors, securing funding for the venture.
Architected, designed, built, and operated the business, ultimately leading it to a successful sale in 2008, demonstrating full-cycle business acumen and entrepreneurial success.
Achieved $4.7M in revenue within the first five years of operations, surpassing targets and earning the company recognition as one of the “Top 25 Fastest Growing Registrars” in the industry—twice.
market opportunity analysis • business planning • strategic roadmap development • investor relations • fundraising • entrepreneurship • e-commerce • business architecture • product design, operational management • government licensing • business development • revenue generation • financial management • sales strategy • industry recognition • full-cycle business management • team leadership
January 2000 – December 2008
Director of Solutions Engineering
McKesson is a NYSE Fortune 50 leader in health care products and services and employs over 65,000.
Principal Product Manager leading a $5.5M capital development initiative to optimize the management of $3B+ in operational funds, achieving a 100% project success rate and driving substantial cost savings for the company.
Spearheaded efforts to experiment with and integrate emerging technologies into the enterprise, positioning the organization at the forefront of innovation and competitive advantage.
Pioneered the development of the first-ever IVR for the market in collaboration with Voice Works, a Cambridge-based incubator, demonstrating a commitment to cutting-edge solutions and industry leadership.
capital project management • financial management • cost optimization • strategic planning • emerging technology integration • innovation leadership • product management • budgeting • cross-functional collaboration • IVR development • technology incubation • enterprise technology strategy • stakeholder communication • solution architecture • cross-functional team leadership
January 1994 – December 2000
Awards, Certifications & Memberships
Certifications
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (2023)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (2018)
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate (2018)
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (2018)
- IBM Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment (2024)
- IBM DevOps Foundations (2024)
- HP ITIL Foundations v3 (2014)
Awards
🏆 Delivery Architect of the Year – Midwest Region (Strategy & Advisory Sales Leader) – Amazon Web Services (2019)
🏆 Information Technology Employee of the Year – FoxMeyer Corporation (1997)
Active Memberships
🚀 Active SCORE Mentor
🛡️ SANS Institute🛡️ Cyber Threat Alliance
🛡️ RSA Conference
🛡️ Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
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