Dave Howard
About Dave Howard
Dave Howard serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Viant Technology, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in product management and marketing, with experience at companies such as MySpace and Specific Media, and has successfully led significant projects like the redesign of the Adelphic platform.
Work at Viant Technology
Dave Howard has been serving as the Senior Director of Product Management at Viant Technology since 2016. In this role, he has been instrumental in overseeing product development and management strategies. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Viant Technology, including Director of Product Management and Sr. Product Manager. During his tenure, he successfully managed the complete redesign of the Adelphic platform, modernizing its interface and enhancing user experience. He also played a significant role in transitioning the platform's code base from GWT to Angular.js, which improved development speed significantly.
Education and Expertise
Dave Howard earned a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from San Diego State University-California State University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2007. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in marketing principles, which he has applied throughout his career in product management and development. His expertise includes managing product lifecycles, enhancing user experience, and leading technical transitions in software development.
Background
Before joining Viant Technology, Dave Howard worked at MySpace as a Product Manager for seven months in 2012. He also held multiple positions at Specific Media, including Technical Producer, Publisher Support, Business Analyst, and Analytics Coordinator from 2008 to 2012. His diverse experience in the technology and media sectors has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of product management and development processes.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dave Howard has achieved notable milestones in product management. He took ownership of the Adelphic Demand-Side Platform (DSP) after its acquisition by Viant, ensuring continuity and progress during a period of transition. Additionally, he developed and launched a campaign budget flighting tool that improved campaign setup and budget management efficiency. His leadership has led to improved workflows within the Adelphic platform, resulting in higher customer satisfaction and retention.