Dave Lacroix
About Dave Lacroix
Dave Lacroix is a Cyber Security Investigator at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in various roles across technology and business sectors.
Professional Experience at ExxonMobil
Dave Lacroix currently holds the position of Cyber Security Investigator at ExxonMobil, based in Spring, Texas. He took on this role in 2022. Previously, from 2021 to 2023, he served as a Digital IT Advisor in Midland, Texas. Before that, he was a SCADA Programmer Analyst from 2020 to 2021. His initial experience at ExxonMobil dates back to 2019 when he worked as a Backend Developer and RPA Intern in Houston, Texas.
Past Roles and Consulting Positions
In addition to his current and past roles at ExxonMobil, Dave Lacroix held a variety of positions at different organizations. In 2020, he worked at Accenture as a Cloud Advisory Analyst in Houston, Texas for two months and at SAP as a Data Intelligence Consultant for three months in Hanover, New Hampshire. In 2019, he served as a Deep Learning Software Consultant at Cognex Corporation for two months and as a Computer & Biomedical Engineering Consultant at SmartSharps for six months. Earlier, in 2018, Dave was a Full-Stack Software Engineering Intern at PayPal in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Dave Lacroix has an extensive educational background with a focus on both engineering and business. He earned a Master of Engineering Management (MEM) with a focus on Operations and Analytics from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth in 2020. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Engineering Sciences from the same institution in 2019. He also holds a high school diploma from Westbury High School, where he graduated with a 3.92/4.0 GPA in 2015.
Skills and Technical Proficiency
Dave Lacroix is proficient in a variety of programming languages, including Matlab. He has a strong foundation in Agile methodologies, which aids his project management and execution skills. With substantial expertise in Business Analysis, Dave can effectively bridge the technical and business teams, enhancing project outcomes. His keen interest in the intersection of technology and business is evident in his strategic career choices.
Early Career and Internships
Dave Lacroix began his career with several notable internships and early positions. In 2016, he was a Summer Undergraduate Minority Research Program Intern at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics in Philadelphia. He also interned at reputable organizations such as Bank of America and Code2040. His role as an Admissions Ambassador at Dartmouth College in 2018 further diversified his experience. These early experiences have contributed to his robust professional skill set.