David Nelson
About David Nelson
David Nelson serves as the Director of Business Performance at LCRA, where he focuses on analytics for energy transmission management. He has extensive experience in various roles at Dell and other companies, contributing to his expertise in business performance and analytics.
Work at LCRA
David Nelson joined the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) as the Director of Business Performance in June 2023. In this role, he focuses on delivering advanced analytics for energy transmission management. His position is based on-site in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, where he contributes to the organization's objectives in the energy sector.
Previous Experience at MiliMatch
Before joining LCRA, David Nelson worked at MiliMatch, where he served as an Advisor since 2022. He previously held the position of Director of Analytics and Finance at MiliMatch from 2018 to 2022. His experience in this role involved overseeing analytics initiatives and financial strategies within the organization, which is also located in the Austin, Texas area.
Career at Dell
David Nelson has extensive experience at Dell, where he held multiple positions over the years. He served as Finance Manager/Consultant from 1998 to 2003, and later as Latin America Field Services Manager from 2005 to 2010. He also worked as a Senior Consultant in Logistics Custom Solutions from 2003 to 2005, and as a Senior Planning Manager in Global Deployment and Field from 2010 to 2011. His final roles at Dell included Mergers and Acquisitions / Corporate Development Senior Consultant from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
David Nelson holds an MBA in General Management from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, which he completed from 1996 to 1998. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Plan II - Honors Economics from The University of Texas at Austin, studying from 1987 to 1991. Additionally, he studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science for 11 months in 1990. His educational background supports his expertise in business performance and analytics.
Background and Early Career
David Nelson began his career at Electronic Data Systems, where he worked as a Systems Engineer and Systems Associate from 1991 to 1996. His early career laid the foundation for his future roles in technology and business management. After his time at Electronic Data Systems, he transitioned to various roles at Dell, where he gained significant experience in finance and operations.