Dave Darnell
About Dave Darnell
Dave Darnell is a Database Architect with over 30 years of experience in designing and maintaining application databases, currently working at Navient since 1991. He has previously worked at SallieMae and studied at Ball State University.
Work at Navient
Dave Darnell has served as a Data Architect at Navient since 1991. His role involves designing, building, and maintaining application databases. Over the years, he has contributed to various long-term projects and system improvements, playing a significant part in the evolution of database architecture within the organization. His experience spans over three decades, reflecting a deep commitment to enhancing data systems and architecture at Navient.
Previous Experience at Sallie Mae
Before his tenure at Navient, Dave Darnell worked as a Data Architect at Sallie Mae from 1981 to 2014. During this period, he gained extensive experience in data architecture, which laid the foundation for his later work. His role at Sallie Mae involved similar responsibilities in designing and maintaining databases, contributing to the organization's data management strategies.
Education and Expertise
Dave Darnell studied at Ball State University from 1971 to 1975. His education provided him with a strong foundation in data management and architecture, which he has built upon throughout his career. With over three decades of experience, he possesses extensive expertise in data architecture, focusing on the design and maintenance of application databases.
Background in Database Architecture
Dave Darnell has over 30 years of experience in database architecture, specializing in the design, building, and maintenance of application databases. His career began in the early 1980s, and he has been involved in significant advancements in database architecture since the early 1990s. His work has contributed to the development and improvement of data systems in both Sallie Mae and Navient.