David Pinkus
About David Pinkus
David Pinkus serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Pvolve, where he has been instrumental in transforming the company's streaming and search experience. He has held various leadership roles in technology and product development across several organizations, emphasizing team trust and strategic innovation.
Current Role at Pvolve
David Pinkus serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Pvolve, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the complete transformation of Pvolve's streaming and search experience, including the underlying taxonomy and content management. He has managed the migration of Pvolve's studio booking platform and modernization of the technology stack. His leadership has been pivotal in establishing a strategic approach that emphasizes realistic goals, funding, and schedules to drive efficiency and innovation. Additionally, he has been involved in extensive vendor negotiations and management.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
David Pinkus has held several significant positions in technology leadership prior to his role at Pvolve. He worked as Chief Product Officer at Lessen, Inc. from 2020 to 2021 and as VP of Software Engineering at Infusionsoft from 2016 to 2018. He also served as Chief Technology Officer at Glynlyon Inc. from 2018 to 2019 and as Vice President of Emerging Technology at Tallwave from 2011 to 2012. His experience includes a tenure at Digital Air Strike, where he held various CTO roles from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Background and Qualifications
David Pinkus studied at Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Information and Decision Systems from 1986 to 1990. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration at the John Sperling School at the University of Phoenix, completing his studies from 2002 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in technology and leadership.
Contributions to Innovation and Team Building
Throughout his career, David Pinkus has emphasized the importance of building teams characterized by high levels of trust, respect, and emotional safety to achieve optimal performance. He has played a key role in launching Pvolve's partnership with Jennifer Aniston, which became a significant social media event in 2023. His advocacy for a strategic approach to innovation includes leveraging cloud technologies from Google, Amazon, and Microsoft to optimize costs and performance.
Long-Term Involvement in Educational Technology
David Pinkus has a long-standing involvement in educational technology, having served as Senior Faculty IT Council Member at Western Governors University from 2006 to 2016. He also held the position of Vice President of Innovation at the same institution from 2014 to 2016. His experience in educational technology has contributed to his understanding of the intersection between technology and learning.