Dave Sanfield, PMP, ITIL v3 Expert

Vice President, Programs at SES Space & Defense

Dave Sanfield, PMP, ITIL v3 Expert, has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Dave began their career as Deputy Program Manager and Chief Engineer at DISA, where they successfully managed a 130-member team and delivered a $1B+ command and control program. Dave continued to excel in leadership roles, serving as an Action Officer at The Joint Staff and as Deputy, USD(I) ISR Task Force Exploitation, Collaboration & Architecture Division at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. In 2014, Dave joined DISA again, this time as a Supervisory Program Analyst, working on the DoD Mobility Portfolio. Most recently, they joined SES Space & Defense as a Program Manager and eventually became their Vice President, Programs. With their expertise in project management and ITIL, Dave has consistently demonstrated their ability to drive successful outcomes in complex environments.

Dave Sanfield, PMP, ITIL v3 Expert, has a strong educational background and a variety of certifications. Dave obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. Dave then pursued further education at the University of Maryland, where they earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in the same field.

In addition to their engineering education, Dave also holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Dave later earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from the same institution.

Alongside their academic achievements, Dave has obtained several certifications. Dave is an ITIL v3 Expert, certified by AXELOS Global Best Practice since December 2020. Dave is also a Project Management Professional (PMP), certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) since August 2011. Furthermore, Dave holds the DAWIA Level III, Program Management certification from the Department of the Navy, which they obtained in October 2010.

Dave Sanfield's educational background and certifications reflect their expertise in engineering, project management, and industrial management.

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Timeline

  • Vice President, Programs

    June, 2019 - present

  • Program Manager

    December, 2015

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