David Falck
About David Falck
David Falck serves as the Vice President of Machine Learning Engineering at US Foods, where he has introduced managed services to enhance data science and machine learning capabilities. He has a diverse background in technology and engineering, with previous roles at notable companies such as Autodesk and Food Genius.
Work at US Foods
David Falck currently serves as Vice President of Machine Learning Engineering at US Foods, a position he has held since 2023 in Rosemont, Illinois. Prior to this role, he was Vice President of Food Genius and Data & Business Intelligence Enablement from 2021 to 2023, contributing to the company's data-driven initiatives. During his tenure, he introduced managed services to scale data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence workloads, which allowed teams to concentrate on more critical projects. He also launched a first-of-its-kind machine learning operations platform within six months, demonstrating his leadership in implementing advanced technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
David Falck holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Purdue University. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in machine learning and data science. This combination of software engineering and scientific knowledge has enabled him to effectively lead projects that integrate complex data systems and enhance operational efficiencies.
Background
David Falck has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Model Metrics as a Customer Solutions Architect for six months in 2011 and held positions at Appirio as Custom Cloud Development - Account Leader from 2013 to 2016. His earlier career included roles at Autodesk as Principal Software Engineer and at salesforce.com as Senior Solution Delivery Manager. His experience spans over two decades, with a focus on software engineering, data analytics, and business intelligence.
Achievements
Throughout his career, David Falck has achieved significant milestones. He co-founded Cumulate Labs and successfully managed its exit through a sale to Autodesk. At Autodesk Labs, he played a crucial role in evolving a product into a SaaS 3D floor planning tool, which was later acquired. His leadership in spearheading digital transformations at US Foods has enhanced systems and workflows, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.