Dave Costa
About Dave Costa
Dave Costa serves as the Vice President of Operations at ISEE, where he has worked since 2024. With 37 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, he specializes in autonomous vehicle operations and has held various leadership roles at UPS prior to joining ISEE.
Current Role at ISEE
Dave Costa serves as the Vice President of Operations at ISEE, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and is responsible for overseeing operational strategies and initiatives. His leadership is particularly focused on the company's expansion in the Autonomous Yard Truck sector, where he collaborates with industry leaders to drive innovation.
Previous Experience at ISEE
Prior to his current role, Dave Costa worked at ISEE as the Head of Operations and Testing from 2023 to 2024. During this 11-month tenure, he played a key role in managing operational processes and testing protocols, contributing to the company's growth and development in the logistics sector.
Career at UPS
Dave Costa has a lengthy career at UPS, where he held multiple positions over 22 years. He served as Corporate Deployment Manager from 2018 to 2023, Operations Management from 2001 to 2018, Employee Relations Manager in 2000, Industrial Engineering Management from 1998 to 1999, and Operations Supervisor from 1986 to 1997. His diverse roles at UPS provided him with extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Dave Costa studied at the University of Phoenix, where he earned a degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 2005 to 2008. He possesses expertise in cost reduction and business relationship management, which are critical in the logistics industry. His strong background in industrial engineering enhances his contributions to autonomous vehicle operations.
Industry Experience
With 37 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, Dave Costa has a specialized focus on autonomous vehicle operations and deployments. His leadership in the US expansions of autonomous yard trucks positions him as a key figure in advancing innovative solutions within the logistics sector.