David Padgett

David Padgett's work experience spans over several decades, starting in 1980 at Bell Labs, where they worked as a Distinguished Member Technical Staff. David then joined Lucent Technologies in 1990, where they held multiple roles, including Systems Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Manager. In 2005, they moved to General Dynamics AIS, initially as a Senior Manager of Enterprise Operations and later as the Director of Enterprise Operations. From 2008 to 2009, they served as a Senior Program Manager at General Dynamics AIS, responsible for multiple programs and projects. In 2009, they joined 3Phoenix as a Business Area Director, and in 2010, they transitioned to 3 Phoenix, Inc. as the Director of Production and Quality, leading various organizations within the company. Since 2014, David has been serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Fusion3 - 3D Printers, a digital fabrication solutions provider.

David Padgett obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology from 1983 to 1985. David also holds a Master of Science (MS) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia, although the specific years of study are not provided. Additionally, they have obtained a Six Sigma Black Belt certification from the Juran Institute in May 2006.