David Funck
Technology Executive | Buy & Integration-Side M&A | Thought Leader & Public Speaker | Sales Leadership | Inspirational Team Leader
Avaya•Chicago, Illinois, United States
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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
- AvayaCurrentMay 2024–Present· 2 yrs 4 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerCurrentMay 2025–Present
- Chief Architect and Global Vice PresidentNov 2024–May 2025
- Vice President, Office of ArchitectureMay 2024–Dec 2024
- Sep 2023–May 2024· 8 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerSep 2023–May 2024
- Apr 2023–May 2024· 1 yr 1 mo
- Chief Technology OfficerApr 2023–May 2024
- Apr 2023–May 2024· 1 yr 1 mo
- Operating PartnerApr 2023–May 2024
- May 2021–2023· 1 yr 8 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerMay 2021–2023
- Aug 2011–May 2021· 9 yrs 9 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerApr 2019–May 2021
- Vice President, Technology, Architecture2016–Apr 2019
- Senior Director, EngineeringAug 2011–Dec 2015
- Oct 2004–Aug 2011· 6 yrs 10 mos
- Director, Research and DevelopmentOct 2004–Aug 2011
- Aug 1998–Oct 2004· 6 yrs 2 mos
- Senior Manager, Information TechnologyOct 2002–Oct 2004
- Manager, Information TechnologyMar 2000–Oct 2002
- Technical Team LeaderOct 1999–Mar 2000
- Software EngineerAug 1998–Oct 1999
- Sep 1995–Aug 1998· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Consultant, Software DevelopmentSep 1995–Aug 1998
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
English
Wheaton College