Dave Todaro

Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Ascendle

Dave Todaro has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Dave is currently the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Ascendle, where they lead the development of high-quality software solutions for businesses. Dave has over 35 years of software development experience, which contributes to the success of Ascendle.

In addition to Ascendle, Dave has held several other positions. Dave serves as a Master Instructor at Caltech, where they share their expertise with students. Dave is also an Official Member of the Forbes Technology Council, where they provide insights and viewpoints on technology-related topics.

Previously, Dave worked at Idencia, Inc. as the Interim Chief Technology Officer and Technical Advisor. In these roles, they provided technical leadership, contributed to company strategy, and supervised technology development.

Dave has also been involved in the aviation industry as the President of Skyhaven Flying Club, where they managed a not-for-profit flying club and oversaw the operations of two aircraft.

Furthermore, Dave has experience as the Interim Director of Application Development at PixelMEDIA, where they improved development practices and introduced new tools to the team.

Earlier in their career, Dave was a Shareholder and member of the Board of Directors at BID2WIN Software. Dave provided technical leadership, conducted research on new technologies, and aligned development priorities with company goals. Dave also served as the Vice President at BID2WIN, overseeing internal systems and product development.

Dave's involvement in the software industry extends beyond their professional roles. Dave chaired the Software Association of New Hampshire, where they provided leadership and successfully merged the association with the New Hampshire High Tech Council, enhancing support for high-tech companies in the region.

Before transitioning into the software industry, Dave owned their own photography business and also operated DMT Consulting.

Overall, Dave Todaro has a wide range of experience and expertise in software development, leadership, and strategic planning, which they bring to their current role at Ascendle and other professional endeavors.

Dave Todaro attended the University of New Hampshire from 1990 to 1994, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Prior to that, they attended Londonderry High School from 1986 to 1990, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Additionally, they have obtained certifications from Microsoft, including "Exam 486: Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications" in May 2019 and "Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate" in April 2019.

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  • Founder & Chief Executive Officer

    December, 2012 - present