David Blitzer

David Blitzer has a diverse work history that includes positions at various organizations. From 2016 to the present, they have worked as a Wireless Communications Program Manager at the Port of Portland. In this role, they oversee the radio communications program at Portland International Airport, manages relationships with customers and vendors, and handles system administration, project planning, and technology management.

Prior to this, from 2011 to 2016, Blitzer served as the Operations Manager at the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management. David was responsible for overseeing emergency planning, exercise and training, volunteer and emergency operations programs. David also worked closely with local, state, and federal partners to enhance disaster resilience and shared technical capability. Their duties included overseeing the Emergency Coordination Center and policy development.

Blitzer's work experience also includes a position as an Operations Supervisor at the New York City Emergency Management Department from 2007 to 2011. In this role, they supervised the operations center and provided alerts and briefings on emergency situations. David was also involved in the design and administration of a web-based collaboration tool for emergency management.

Earlier in their career, Blitzer worked as an Associate Project Manager at Fleming Lee Shue Inc. from 2006 to 2007, and as a Consultant at CH2MHILL from 2002 to 2005.

David Blitzer attended the University of Rhode Island from 1997 to 2002, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences. In addition to their degree, they have acquired various certifications including Communication Site Installer (R56) from ETA International in June 2019, Amateur Radio Operator - General Class from the FCC in February 2013, and a Merchant Mariner Credential - OS from the US Coast Guard in August 2011. David also holds certifications such as Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) from TSA in July 2011, Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) from DHS/FEMA in 2010, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40 Hour from OSHA in 2002, NFPA Firefighter Level I from NFPA/Kingston Fire Department, RI in 1998, Emergency Medical Technician – Defibrillation (EMT-D) from NYS Department of Health in July 1997, and Certified First Responder - Defibrillation (CFR-D) from NYS Department of Health in June 1995.