Dave Foster

Dave Foster has a strong background in information technology and has held senior positions in two prominent companies. Dave recently worked as the Vice President of Information Technology at DUMAC Business Systems, Inc., where they successfully managed a data modernization initiative and oversaw the migration of RORC POS data to a cloud-based enterprise data warehouse. In addition, they implemented a comprehensive security program and ensured compliance with risk management requirements. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of IT Infrastructure at Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses for over 15 years. During their tenure, they supervised various aspects of IT operations, including networks, telecommunications, data centers, and edge devices. Dave also played a pivotal role in virtualizing data center and workstation systems using VMware and Citrix XenServer. Dave Foster emphasizes open communication and fosters trusted relationships for effective decision-making.

Dave Foster holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Technology Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Le Moyne College. Additionally, they completed an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Computer Science from Onondaga Community College.

In terms of certifications, Dave Foster has obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in August 2021. Dave also obtained the PCI Qualified Integrator and Reseller Certification (QIR) from the PCI Security Standards Council in May 2021. It is worth noting that Dave Foster has a DevSecOps Certificate in Integrating Security into DevOps, but the month and year of obtaining the certificate are not specified.