David Blake
Forest Hills, New York 11375
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EDUCATION
Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University New York, NY
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Masters of Business Administration - Concentrations in Innovation
and Strategy
Quarterfinalist in 2008, Semifinalist in 2009 for NYU Stern's $75,000 Business
Plan Competition.
Strategy consultant for multiple companies to tasked with increasing revenue and
efficiency.
Interim Product Manager, MBAngels.net. Developed overall business model and
product specifications.
Binghamton University Binghamton, NY
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Computer Science 1993 to 1997
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Aegisoft New York, NY
Project Manager 2008 to 2009
Managed teams of 2-6 people to complete installations and configurations of
AthenaTrader, an execution management system, for international banks and
financial institutions. Responsibilities included requirements gathering,
project planning, resource management and client account management involving
daily interaction with multiple internal client departments and third party
vendors.
Successfully completed 2008 projects generated 12% of company revenue.
Developed specifications for new product features based on user feedback and
market research.
Researched market space to determine competitive gaps and advantages and created
market analysis reports to facilitate strategic planning by executive team.
Led product demonstrations and discussions on sales calls and industry events.
Westchester County Government White Plains,
Software Architect II, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) NY
2002 to 2008
Managed development of several applications. Responsibilities included
requirements
gathering, database, back end and front end design, vendor relations and
research, project planning, creation of detailed product roadmaps, and full
life-cycle management. Java/J2EE Environment.
Developed detailed RFP documentation for externally developed applications,
managed development process and performed gap analysis of delivered product and
specifications.
Developed relationships with county organizations to further the mission of the
GIS department.
Presented project status to Westchester County leadership, including CEO and
county legislators.
Represented GIS department on Westchester County's Software Architecture
Committee.
AIG Trading Greenwich, CT
Front End Software Developer 2001 to 2002
Developed Delphi based user interface.
Developed Java framework packages used by development staff.
Ubizen, US Reston,
Front End Software Developer Virginia
1998 to 2001
Developed Swing based UI for flagship application security product.
Participated in marketing research with marketing department.
Participated in trade shows and industry events.
ACTIVITIES
. Owner of Dave Blake Photography, providing wedding and event
photography from 2002 through 2009.
. Captain of 2005 through 2007 Chestnut Ridge US Tennis Association 3.5
Sectionals Men's team.
. Past member of Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and NYU Venture
Community.