Dave Achanzar
About Dave Achanzar
Dave Achanzar is a Program Architect and Program Manager specializing in customer contact at US Foods, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various roles in project and program management across multiple companies, including positions at McDonald's Corporation, TEKsystems, and American Tire Distributors.
Work at US Foods
Currently, Dave Achanzar serves as a Program Architect and Program Manager for Customer Contact at US Foods, a position he has held since 2022 in Rosemont, Illinois. His role involves collaborating with executive leadership to develop strategic roadmaps and vision-casting. Previously, he worked at US Foods as a Cyber Security Project Manager for four months in 2022 and as a Product Data Program Manager focusing on EnterWorks Enable Implementation from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he held the position of PLM Program Manager for INFOR Optiva from 2016 to 2018.
Experience at TEKsystems
Dave Achanzar has been employed at TEKsystems since 2022, where he currently works as a Program Architect and Technical Program Manager in Schaumburg, Illinois. His previous role at TEKsystems was as a PLM Program Manager from 2016 to 2020. His work at TEKsystems has contributed to his extensive experience in enterprise distribution systems and business process orchestration.
Professional Background
Dave Achanzar has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His experience includes positions at American Tire Distributors as MDM Program Manager, McDonald's Corporation as Senior IT Project Manager and Director of IT Global Supply Chain Applications, and Caterpillar Inc. as B2B IT Professional Services. He has also held roles at companies such as Cardinal Glass Industries, Deluxe Media Services, and ABC Supply Co. Inc.
Education and Expertise
Dave Achanzar has a solid educational foundation with a double major in Finance and Computer Science from Northwestern Business College. He has also pursued various technical training programs, including Agile training at EMERGN and Oracle Database Administration at Oracle University. His expertise encompasses SOX-compliance, master data management, and providing technical and design advisory services, focusing on seamless user experiences.
International Work Experience
Throughout his career, Dave Achanzar has gained international work experience in several countries, including Canada, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Ireland, and Australia. This exposure has enriched his understanding of global business processes and enhanced his ability to collaborate effectively across diverse cultural contexts.