David Bustamante

David Bustamante is a seasoned engineering executive with extensive experience in the automotive and aerospace industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Engineering at PAR Systems since June 2022, David oversees Research & Development and Engineering for the Automation Business Unit. Previously, as Vice President of Engineering at Valiant TMS from April 2018 to May 2022, responsibilities included engineering operations, B2B proposals, and global R&D. David’s long tenure at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which spanned more than two decades, featured leadership roles such as Senior Manager responsible for the all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler and multiple engineering domains including electrical components and mechatronics. David holds a B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and Texas A&M University, respectively.