David Karim
About David Karim
David Karim serves as the Manager of International Business Technology at The Wendy's Company in Canada, where he oversees technical solutions that impact operations. With a diverse background in technology management, he has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, contributing to strategic planning and implementation.
Work at Wendy's
David Karim has been serving as the Manager of International Business Technology at The Wendy's Company since 2021. Based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, he provides guidance and oversight for technical solutions that impact operations. His role involves communicating technology strategies, roadmaps, and visions to regional teams. He also identifies opportunities and requirements for planning, budgeting, and prioritization in technology initiatives. Additionally, he builds and maintains IT services and product catalogues that serve as implementation guides for franchises. His analytical skills allow him to report on trends and insights that help shape the technology strategy for the company.
Previous Experience in Technology Management
Before joining The Wendy's Company, David Karim held several managerial positions in technology and operations. He worked at SS&C Technologies as the Manager of Service Delivery for eight months in 2020-2021. Prior to that, he was with Express Scripts Canada, where he served as the Senior Manager for Platform Strategy & Operations/DevOps for 11 months in 2019, and as the Senior Manager for Production Operations and Facilities from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Express Scripts also included a role as Senior Manager for End User Services & Facilities from 2013 to 2017. These positions contributed to his extensive experience in managing IT services and operations.
Educational Background
David Karim studied at York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Information Technology (BaIT) degree. His studies spanned from 1998 to 2011, providing him with a solid foundation in information technology. Prior to his university education, he attended Milliken Mills High School, where he focused on Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, achieving his Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) from 1993 to 1998.
Career Progression in IT Services
David Karim's career in IT services began at Moores Clothing For Men, where he worked as an IT Technician from 2003 to 2007. He then moved to Flynn Canada, where he held various roles, including Manager of IT Services & Facilities and Manager of Technology Architecture, from 2009 to 2011. His experience at Flynn Canada included supervising IT support and facilities. This progression through various roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of IT service management and operational efficiency.