Dave Sansum
About Dave Sansum
Dave Sansum is the VP of Principal Engineering at Currencycloud, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in engineering and strategy roles at various companies, including Just Eat Takeaway.com and Sporting Solutions.
Current Role at Currencycloud
Dave Sansum serves as the VP of Principal Engineering at Currencycloud, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's engineering capabilities and ensuring the integration of technology with commercial strategies. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering operations and collaborating with teams to maintain high standards of architecture and reliability.
Previous Experience at Just Eat Takeaway.com
Before joining Currencycloud, Dave Sansum held several positions at Just Eat Takeaway.com. He worked as the Director of Platform Engineering from 2019 to 2021, where he managed platform development initiatives. Following this, he served as the Group Director of Strategy and Architecture from 2021 to 2022, focusing on strategic planning and architectural frameworks. Additionally, he was the Principal Architect from 2016 to 2018 and the Head of Engineering - Commercial Product Development from 2018 to 2019.
Engineering Roles at Sporting Solutions
Dave Sansum has a history of engineering roles at Sporting Solutions. He began as a Senior UI Developer in 2012, then progressed to Tech Lead/Engineering Manager from 2012 to 2014, and later served as Engineering Manager from 2014 to 2015. His work involved leading engineering teams and managing software development projects.
Background in Software Engineering
Dave Sansum's career in software engineering began at Cezanne Software, where he worked as a Technical Consultant from 2008 to 2010 and later as a Senior Software Engineer from 2010 to 2012. His early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in engineering management and architectural strategy.
Strategic Focus and Expertise
Dave Sansum is recognized for his ability to thrive in ambiguous and challenging environments. He blends commercial and technology strategy to maximize value while ensuring operational excellence. His strategic thinking and focus on architecture and reliability contribute to his effectiveness in engineering leadership roles.