David Vahman is an Entrepreneur at heart, often drawn to impossible challenges where others had said “It could not be done” or fallen short to deliver. Recognized as a “Turn-Around-Artist”, David has been the catalyst of change during his career, working and consulting with fortune 100 companies such as BEL, CELESTICA. SCC and IBM in various executive capacities of SVP and COO.
With a knack for automation and aversion for mundane repetitive tasks, he gravitated towards robotics automation and software, leading the development of ERP and Financial systems before graduating from University. After several successful startups in manufacturing and distribution, incubating decades of practical expertise, David embarked on his latest startup from 2005, architecting and delivering enterprise software solutions for the automotive, manufacturing, healthcare, commodity trading and Marketplaces.
David is a frequent speaker on the International Conferences circuit on Disruptors & Game Changers, specializing in Software development, 3D/MR modelling, Headless Tech and A.I. to human displacement.
“By teaching our customers we learn, by listening to our customers we specialize, by embracing the difficult challenges of our customers we become an integral asset to their business” David Vahman, CEO, NAAA 2022.
His hobbies include competitive racing in the SCCA GT Bracket and, during his spare time, helping with learning software to the younger generation from deprived regions due to war or destabilized circumstances.
David holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ryerson Polytechnic University and prelaw studies in Business Law at University of Toronto. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with PEO and a certified engineering member of OACETT.