David Quevedo
About David Quevedo
David Quevedo serves as the Senior Vice President of HR Operations at Hitachi Vantara, bringing extensive experience in human resources from previous roles at companies such as Cisco Systems, VMware, and Hewlett-Packard.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
David Quevedo serves as the Senior Vice President of HR Operations at Hitachi Vantara, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees HR operations, focusing on enhancing employee experience and operational efficiency. His extensive background in HR management positions him to drive strategic initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Cisco Systems
David Quevedo has a significant history with Cisco Systems, where he held multiple roles over a span of 13 years. He worked as a Senior Manager in Employee Relations from 2004 to 2007, and prior to that, he served as a Senior Manager in Staffing from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he was the Director of Global HR Services from 2007 to 2013 and later the Director of Global HR Administrative Services from 2013 to 2015. His contributions included unifying HR teams and implementing a globally aligned service delivery model.
Experience at VMware and Adobe
David Quevedo worked at VMware as Vice President of Global HR Services & Technology from 2017 to 2023, where he played a key role in scaling HR processes to support company growth. Prior to VMware, he was the Senior Director of Global HR Shared Services at Adobe from 2015 to 2017. His leadership in these roles focused on enhancing HR service delivery and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
David Quevedo studied Accounting at San Jose State University. His educational background, combined with extensive experience in HR operations and financial management, provides him with a strong foundation for his current role. His expertise includes HR process automation, service delivery optimization, and strategic HR management.
Achievements in HR Operations
Throughout his career, David Quevedo has achieved notable results in HR operations. He successfully led the transition of five regional service centers into a centralized global delivery model, enhancing efficiency. He also achieved a 20% reduction in expenses while maintaining service levels by relocating service delivery centers and expanding operations internationally. His initiatives have significantly impacted the organizations he has worked with.