David Rodas Wright

David Rodas-Wright is a seasoned professional in business development and strategic management, currently serving as a Senior Business Development Manager and Senior Sector Strategist for Software at Invest Ottawa since July 2018. With a focus on growth and retention within Ottawa's tech sector, David specializes in software companies including SaaS, Applied AI, and FinTech, and is involved in foreign direct investment attraction initiatives. Prior experience includes managerial roles at the University of Ottawa, where David cultivated partnerships within the Faculty of Engineering, and served as the Employer Relations Coordinator, enhancing recruitment strategies. David's earlier career includes positions at Robert Half Legal and Macleod Dixon LLP, where skills in account development and civil litigation were honed. David's educational background includes a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan, a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta, and studies at the University of Strasbourg and the University of Saskatchewan.