Dave Neff

Dave Neff has extensive experience in system engineering and architecture, with a strong focus on pre-sales engineering activities. Currently serving as a Senior System Engineer at VAST Data since September 2025, Dave previously held similar positions at Cohesity from November 2022 to September 2025 and from December 2018 to March 2022, where responsibilities included product presentations and solution design. Prior roles include System Architect at Cisco (March 2022 - November 2022), Systems Engineer at Cisco (September 2014 - January 2016), and Director of IT at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp (January 2016 - December 2018). Additionally, Dave served as Senior Systems Engineer/Network Architect at Saint Francis Hospital (October 2000 - September 2014), managing network infrastructure and team performance evaluations. Dave holds a degree from Central Connecticut State University, earned between 1991 and 1994.