David Rice
About David Rice
David Rice serves as the VP of Engineering at Galileo Financial Technologies, where he leads engineering teams focused on card network processing and payment services. He has a background in Classics from Brown University and has held senior engineering roles at Apple and SoFi.
Work at Galileo
David Rice serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Galileo Financial Technologies, a subsidiary of SoFi, since 2021. He is based in San Francisco, California. In this role, he leads engineering teams that manage Galileo's card network processing, payment services, and APIs. His leadership focuses on delivering value quickly and sustainably through effective team management. Rice is known for his ability to transform ambitious ideas into reality, overseeing the development of teams and products from inception.
Education and Expertise
David Rice studied at Brown University, where he earned an A.B. in Classics. He also attended Loyola Academy. His expertise lies in building and operating distributed global teams, which enhances his effectiveness in managing engineering projects. Rice emphasizes cohesive team management to ensure that projects are delivered safely and efficiently.
Background
Before joining Galileo, David Rice held significant positions at major technology companies. He worked at SoFi as Senior Director of Engineering from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to engineering leadership for one year. Following this role, he served as Senior Engineering Manager at Apple for five months in 2020. His experience in these roles has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering management and team leadership.
Achievements
David Rice is recognized for his ability to build teams and products from the ground up. His work at Galileo includes leading initiatives that enhance the company's card network processing and payment services. His focus on delivering value quickly and sustainably has made a significant impact on the engineering teams he manages.