David Collins
About David Collins
David Collins is a Mission Command Software Systems Engineer and Team Lead at Valiant Integrated Services, with over six years of experience in this role. He has a background in software engineering and integration, having previously worked at L-3 Stratis, Cubic Global Defense, and D&consultants.
Current Role at Valiant Integrated Services
David Collins serves as a Mission Command Software Systems Engineer and Team Lead at Valiant Integrated Services. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the development and integration of mission command software solutions. His work is based in Herndon, Virginia, where he leads a team focused on enhancing operational capabilities through advanced software systems.
Previous Experience at Cubic Global Defense
Prior to his current role, David worked at Cubic Global Defense as a Mission Command Systems Integration Engineer from 2010 to 2018. During his eight years in San Diego, California, he was involved in integrating mission command systems, ensuring that they met operational requirements and enhanced military effectiveness.
Early Career at L-3 Stratis and D&Consultants
David began his career at L-3 Stratis, where he worked as a Database Engineer and Programmer for nine months in 2006 and 2007 in Reston, Virginia. Following this, he served as a Software Integration Engineer at D&Consultants from 2007 to 2010 in Aquitaine, France. These roles provided him with foundational experience in software engineering and database management.
Educational Background
David Collins holds a Master of Science in Management from Bowie State University, which he completed from 1997 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus, studying from 1993 to 1997. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for leadership and technical roles in the software engineering field.