David Kaplan
About David Kaplan
David Kaplan is a Senior Software Engineer at Blend, where he leads engineering efforts for secure data delivery between loan officers and title agents. He has a background in software engineering and has held various roles at companies including IDEO, Exygy Design and Build, and AKQA.
Current Role at Blend
David Kaplan serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Blend, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads engineering efforts for the Title team, concentrating on secure data delivery between loan officers and title agents. Kaplan also oversaw the integration of Title365 operations into Blend's infrastructure, enhancing the company's operational capabilities.
Previous Experience at IDEO
Before joining Blend, Kaplan worked at IDEO as a Lead Software Engineer from 2017 to 2021. During his four years at IDEO in San Francisco, he contributed to various projects, leveraging his expertise in software engineering to drive innovation and improve user experiences.
Educational Background
Kaplan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at the University of Technology Sydney, obtaining a Master's degree in Interactive Multimedia from 2007 to 2008.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Kaplan has held several significant positions throughout his career. He worked as a Web Support at the University of Technology Sydney for six months in 2007. He then served as a QA Engineer at AKQA from 2005 to 2007, followed by a role as Lead Software Engineer at Exygy Design and Build from 2008 to 2012. He later became the CTO at Exygy from 2012 to 2017, before moving to IDEO.
Contributions to Software Development
Throughout his career, Kaplan has contributed to various software development projects. Notably, he played a role in developing an in-house software product designed for creating customized bank applications, showcasing his ability to integrate technology with business needs.