David Eaton
About David Eaton
David Eaton serves as the Global Vice President of Academy at Backbase, where he has developed a comprehensive learning and certification program to enhance practical skills. He has extensive experience in training and development, having held leadership roles at various organizations including Quintiq and Mendix.
Work at Backbase
David Eaton serves as the Global Vice President of Academy at Backbase, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has developed a comprehensive learning and certification program aimed at enhancing practical skills for career building. He has played a key role in establishing a Backbase practice from scratch, focusing on the development and maturation of teams. Eaton actively seeks to recruit future-focused trainers and instructional designers to expand Backbase Academy's global reach.
Education and Expertise
David Eaton has a diverse educational background. He studied Psychology at Dublin Business School, earning a BA from 2006 to 2009. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Education and Training Management from Dublin City University, completed from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he studied History and German Philology at University College Dublin, where he obtained another BA from 1993 to 1997. Eaton further enhanced his skills with a Diploma in Life and Business Coaching from Coach Institute / LBCAI, completed in 2005.
Background
David Eaton has extensive experience in training and development across various organizations. He worked at Quintiq, a Dassault Systèmes company, as Director of Quintiq Academy from 2011 to 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at BNY Mellon as Assistant Vice President for Training and Professional Development and at ClientLogic as Lead Training Consultant. His career also includes roles at Hertz and JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he served as Training Manager and Senior Instructional Designer.
Achievements
During his tenure in various roles, David Eaton has contributed significantly to the field of training and development. At Backbase, he has been instrumental in developing a learning and certification program that enhances practical skills for career advancement. His efforts in establishing a Backbase practice from scratch have focused on team development and maturation. Eaton's recruitment initiatives aim to expand the global reach of Backbase Academy, ensuring a future-ready training environment.