David Russo
About David Russo
David Russo is a Business Development Manager at BairesDev, where he has worked since 2018. He has a strong background in business development and marketing, with previous roles at Red Hat, Accenture, IBM, and Dell Technologies.
Current Role at BairesDev
David Russo serves as the Business Development Manager at BairesDev, a position he has held since 2018. He operates from Los Angeles, California, where he focuses on driving business growth and establishing strategic partnerships. Under his leadership, BairesDev has been recognized for its rapid growth, being named one of Inc. 5000’s America’s Fastest-Growing Companies for two consecutive years. His role involves integrating managed teams into client projects, ensuring effective operations and project delivery.
Previous Experience at Red Hat
Before joining BairesDev, David Russo worked at Red Hat as a Marketing Associate from 2006 to 2008. During his two years at Red Hat, he contributed to marketing initiatives that supported the company's growth in the open-source software sector. This early experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in business development and account management.
Career at Accenture
David Russo held two positions at Accenture, starting as an Account Manager from 2008 to 2011 and later advancing to Senior Account Manager from 2011 to 2013. Over his three years as Account Manager and two years as Senior Account Manager, he managed client relationships and contributed to project delivery, enhancing his skills in client engagement and strategic planning.
Experience at IBM
At IBM, David Russo worked from 2013 to 2018, initially as a Senior Account Manager for one year and then as an Enterprise Account Manager for four years. His tenure at IBM involved managing enterprise-level accounts and developing strategies to meet client needs, further solidifying his expertise in account management and business development.
Educational Background
David Russo earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Rady School of Management at the University of California, San Diego, from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business, management, and marketing principles.