David Funck

David Funck

Technology Executive | Buy & Integration-Side M&A | Thought Leader & Public Speaker | Sales Leadership | Inspirational Team Leader

AvayaChicago, Illinois, United States

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Experience31+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

As a long-term technology executive – who has developed/delivered innovative technology products, spearheaded mergers and acquisitions, and closed large customer contracts – my success is rooted in working effectively both within and outside of organizations. First, I am a strong technical leader who has inspired large teams to achieve breakthrough performance and accomplish what they once thought was impossible. I leverage big-picture architecture expertise, experience deploying across all three leading hyperscalers, and the ability to navigate complex development processes to tackle the most innovative, significant, and challenging projects. I am also deeply experienced with mergers and acquisitions – both on buy and integration sides. Whether it was representing product development/technology to private equity and strategic buyers, leading M&A committees, or sourcing/integrating tuck-in acquisitions to fill-out product portfolios – I am skilled at strategic, financial, and tactical levels. Externally, I enjoy being a thought leader in my industry and presenting to large groups as a keynote, customer conference speaker, panelist, or podcaster. I am energized being “out in front”, which is likely why I have always been an integral part of sales teams who have closed six, seven, and eight-figure SaaS deals.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • AvayaCurrent
    May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Technology OfficerCurrent
      May 2025–Present
    • Chief Architect and Global Vice President
      Nov 2024–May 2025
    • Vice President, Office of Architecture
      May 2024–Dec 2024
  • Sep 2023–May 2024· 8 mos
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Sep 2023–May 2024
  • Apr 2023–May 2024· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Apr 2023–May 2024
  • Apr 2023–May 2024· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Operating Partner
      Apr 2023–May 2024
  • May 2021–2023· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Chief Technology Officer
      May 2021–2023
  • Aug 2011–May 2021· 9 yrs 9 mos
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Apr 2019–May 2021
    • Vice President, Technology, Architecture
      2016–Apr 2019
    • Senior Director, Engineering
      Aug 2011–Dec 2015
  • Oct 2004–Aug 2011· 6 yrs 10 mos
    • Director, Research and Development
      Oct 2004–Aug 2011
  • Aug 1998–Oct 2004· 6 yrs 2 mos
    • Senior Manager, Information Technology
      Oct 2002–Oct 2004
    • Manager, Information Technology
      Mar 2000–Oct 2002
    • Technical Team Leader
      Oct 1999–Mar 2000
    • Software Engineer
      Aug 1998–Oct 1999
  • Sep 1995–Aug 1998· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Consultant, Software Development
      Sep 1995–Aug 1998

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA

English

Wheaton College

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Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Business IntelligenceSoftware DevelopmentMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Voice over IP (VoIP)Agile MethodologiesScrumVendor ManagementObject Oriented DesignTelecommunicationsSoftware Project ManagementCloud ComputingStrategyStrategic PlanningMobile ApplicationsSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology StrategyOffshore OperationsIntegrationDistributed Systems