David Rutenberg
About David Rutenberg
David Rutenberg serves as the Director of Product and General Manager at Handshake, where he has significantly enhanced customer value and driven revenue growth. His extensive background includes leadership roles at notable companies such as Uber, Facebook, and Chime.
Current Role at Handshake
David Rutenberg serves as the Director of Product and General Manager at Handshake since 2023. In this role, he has led initiatives that have significantly increased customer value and driven substantial revenue growth. His team has meaningfully outperformed all of its goals in 2024. Rutenberg has also spearheaded the relaunch of Handshake's self-service product, introducing a suite of AI-powered tools designed for employers.
Previous Experience at Uber
David Rutenberg has held multiple roles at Uber, contributing to various aspects of the company's product management and operations. He served as Senior General Manager for Uber Eats from 2017 to 2018 in Seattle, Washington, and as Senior Product Manager from 2018 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, he was a Product Lead at Uber from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on enhancing user experiences.
Experience at Facebook
Rutenberg worked at Facebook in several capacities from 2013 to 2014. He was the Mobile Partnerships and Insights Manager for four months and later took on the role of Business Operations Manager for Instagram for nine months. He also served as Product Marketing Manager for Atlas from 2014 to 2015. His roles involved strategic planning and operational management within the social media landscape.
Consulting Background at The Boston Consulting Group
David Rutenberg began his career at The Boston Consulting Group, where he worked as a Consultant from 2010 to 2012. He later took on the role of Project Leader for five months in 2012 to 2013 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work involved analyzing business strategies and providing insights to enhance client performance.
Educational Qualifications
David Rutenberg holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Amherst College. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective product management and strategic decision-making in technology-driven environments.