David Soden

David Soden is a seasoned professional in engineering and project management, currently serving as Manager of Automation Project Management at Jabil since April 2019. Prior roles include Vice President of Engineering & Sales at Qual-Pro Corporation, where responsibilities involved integrating technical sales with engineering for high-reliability electronics across various sectors. David has held significant positions at AeroVironment as Senior Program Manager and New Product Introduction Manager, and at Benchmark Electronics as Director of Operations, among others. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and an Associate’s Degree in Marine Diving Technology from Santa Barbara City College, David brings extensive experience in high-stakes engineering and product development environments, including engineering and military applications.