David Pearlman
About David Pearlman
David Pearlman serves as the Area Senior Vice President for Education and Healthcare at Adobe and has extensive experience in the education sector, including roles at Microsoft and SunGard Higher Education. He also advises on business administration programs at the State University of New York College at Oswego, emphasizing the integration of pedagogy and employment.
Current Role at Adobe
David Pearlman serves as the Area Senior Vice President for Education and Healthcare at Adobe, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology to enhance business operations within the education and healthcare sectors. His experience in these fields allows him to drive initiatives that promote digital transformation and improve organizational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
David Pearlman worked at Microsoft for over a decade, holding multiple roles from 2000 to 2021. He served as the Director of US Education from 2015 to 2021, where he was responsible for strategic initiatives in the education sector. Prior to that, he was the Senior Manager for Higher Education and K-12 from 2010 to 2015, and he also held the position of Strategic Engagement Manager during his earlier tenure at the company.
Educational Background
David Pearlman studied at the State University of New York at Oswego, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Economics from 1990 to 1992. He also attended the US Army School of Communication at Fort Gordon, where he specialized in Technical/Communications Systems Circuit Design and Security, graduating as an Honor Graduate, second in his class.
Advisory Role at State University of New York College at Oswego
Since 2022, David Pearlman has been involved with the State University of New York College at Oswego as part of the Advisory Group for the School of Business Administration. In this capacity, he advises leadership and faculty on business administration programs, emphasizing the integration of pedagogy, skilling, and employment to enhance educational outcomes.
Focus on Healthcare and Educational Transformation
David Pearlman has a strong focus on transforming healthcare and educational sectors through technology. His work emphasizes building successful business operations at scale, and he engages in public speaking and advisory roles to share insights on organizational change and business operations.