David Shaefer
About David Shaefer
David Shaefer is a Senior Product Strategy Manager at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2011. He has a background in electronics engineering technology and computer information systems, with experience in developing user interfaces and data transformation processes.
Work at Navistar
David Shaefer has been employed at Navistar Inc since 2011, currently holding the position of Sr. Product Strategy Manager. His role involves overseeing product strategy initiatives and contributing to the development of innovative solutions. Prior to his current position, he served as Product Support Manager - Electrical from 2002 to 2012. During his tenure at Navistar, he has developed a web-based user interface using .asp for a conversion project and created stored procedures to transform research data from MS Excel into XML format for integration with a custom application.
Education and Expertise
David Shaefer studied at Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast, where he concentrated on Computer Information Systems with a focus on database management, earning a certificate in 2013. He also attended ITT Technical Institute-Fort Wayne, where he achieved an Associate's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from 1977 to 1979. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both electronics and information systems, contributing to his expertise in product strategy and data management.
Background
Before joining Navistar, David Shaefer worked at UTC as an Electronic Technician from 1993 to 1995. His early career experience in electronics laid the groundwork for his later roles in product support and strategy. His diverse background in both technical and managerial positions has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his current responsibilities in product strategy.
Achievements in Data Management
Throughout his career, David Shaefer has made significant contributions to data management practices at Navistar. He created a Microsoft Access user interface to manage data stored in SQL databases, enhancing data accessibility and usability. Additionally, he developed stored procedures that facilitated the transformation of research data from MS Excel into XML format, which streamlined integration processes with custom applications.