Dave Carnes
About Dave Carnes
Dave Carnes is the Development Engineering Manager at Epicor Software Corp, with a diverse background in project management and IT roles at Ace Hardware.
Title
Dave Carnes currently holds the position of Development Engineering Manager at Epicor Software Corp. He has been in this role since 2009. In this capacity, he oversees development engineering teams and manages various projects.
Work Experience at Ace Hardware
Dave Carnes has an extensive history with Ace Hardware, starting from 1987. He initially worked as a Systems Analyst for seven years. He then managed the PACE System Project for another seven years. From 2001 to 2006, he served as Project Manager for the EagleVision System. Lastly, from 2007 to 2009, he was the Co-Owner, CEO, IT Manager, and Operations Manager at Ace Hardware in Aurora, IL.
Education and Expertise
Dave Carnes received a B.S. in Marketing from Northern Illinois University. He also studied Computer Science at Roosevelt University, enhancing his technical expertise in software development and IT management.
Projects at Ace Hardware
During his tenure at Ace Hardware, Dave Carnes developed a loyalty lookup system that enabled independently owned stores to access nationwide customer loyalty data. He created a solution for consumers to apply for a co-branded VISA card with immediate approval through the POS system. He also implemented an Instant Rebate system, allowing loyalty consumers to receive rebate savings instantly at the point of sale.