Dave Jalbert is an accomplished engineering and innovation leader with extensive experience in product development and management. Currently serving as VP of Innovation at SharkNinja since August 2020, Dave previously founded Vet Innovations, where a team developed a pioneering RFID technology-based automated pet feeder. As the owner of DJalbert Design, LLC, Dave provided product development consultancy services to various clients. Earlier roles include Senior Director of Engineering at Euro-Pro, Director of Engineering at KC Tools, and Engineering Manager at Stanley Bostitch, where significant contributions to product launches and engineering leadership were made. Dave began a career at General Electric Co. as a Design Engineer after obtaining a BSME degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.