David Lai

David Lai is an experienced data engineering professional with a strong background in technology and leadership roles across multiple companies. Currently serving as Sr. Data Engineering Manager at Kevala, Inc. since February 2021, David has previously held positions including Engineering Leader at Entroyi, where David designed and implemented a traceability application enhancing food safety through IoT data, Big Data technology, and Blockchain. At Retail Solutions Inc., as Sr. Engineering Manager, David managed the development of a next-generation Big Data Analytics platform that significantly improved performance in data loading and query execution. Additionally, David's experience includes roles as Global Delivery Manager at CA Technologies, CTO at Viador, and VP of Engineering at Marketroot, emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of software development and delivery throughout their career. David holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Purdue University.