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David Gertler

Quant jock turned tech exec with expertise in Strategy, Operations, Sales & Professional Services.

Headline: Investor
Work status: Living The Dream
Website: http://www.VoteGertler.com
Industries: Computing, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Gaming, Health, Information Technology, Internet, Lifestyle, Media, Mobile
Skills: Business, Computer Engineering, Databases, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Languages and Platforms, Leadership, Management, Negotiation, Public speaking, Recruitment, Sales, Software Engineering
Groups: 2009 ASC (closed), 2010 ASC
Interested in: Advising startups, Brainstorming, Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding cofounders, Finding hot stories, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Giving back, Helping friends, Investing in projects, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Providing services to startups, Raising money, Shadowing, Sharing my projects, Starting a company, Supporting my investments, Trading services
Tags: tech executive with exceptional operational skills visit my election website: www.votegertler.com
Schools: Johns Hopkins University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The Wharton School

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David Gertler
10209 Stafford Lane gertler@mac.com
Ellicott City, MD 21042 (410) 299 4324

CEO / COO / DIVISION PRESIDENT
Software & Technology Companies

Tech visionary who combines solid leadership with exceptional quantitative/analytical skills, cross-functional expertise and business acumen to achieve breakthrough profitability.

Experienced and skilled in launching start-ups and in transformational change at Fortune 500 software and technology companies. Broad range of technical and domain knowledge in multiple industries, coupled with functional expertise in Professional Services, Sales, Support, R&D, Finance and Development. Proven record of turning around underperforming businesses that has lead to their sale at significant premiums for shareholders – including a $400M to $1B sales increase in less than 2 years. Led major improvements in operational performance, including dramatic increases in revenues and operating margins by leveraging quantitative analytic tools and strong leadership skills. Successfully negotiated multi-million dollar contracts in several countries.


BOARDS OF DIRECTORS & TRUSTEE APPOINTMENTS

Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Alumni Board of Directors
Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, Board of Examiners

EDUCATION

The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Master of Business Administration, with Distinction 1998

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering 1988

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
Master of Science, Applied Mathematics 1984

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics 1983

EDUCATION

University: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Degree: Applied Mathematical Modeling, MSc

University: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Degree: Mathematics, BSc

University: The Wharton School
Degree: Business, MBA

University: Johns Hopkins University
Degree: Electrical Engineering, MSc