David Woollard
About David Woollard
David Woollard serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Standard AI, where he has worked since 2024. He has a strong background in technology strategy, engineering, and product management, with previous roles at Standard AI and Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Current Role at Standard AI
David Woollard serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Standard AI, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the technology strategy and innovation initiatives within the company. His leadership is focused on enhancing the company's technological capabilities and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Woollard works remotely from the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to the company's growth and development in the field of artificial intelligence.
Previous Positions at Standard AI
Before becoming Chief Technology Officer, David Woollard held several key positions at Standard AI. He served as Senior Vice President of Technology Strategy and Innovation and Chief Data Officer from 2022 to 2024. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Engineering and Product from 2020 to 2021, and a Product & Engineering Leader from 2019 to 2020. His extensive tenure at Standard AI reflects his deep involvement in various aspects of technology and product development.
Educational Background
David Woollard earned his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and PhD in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. His undergraduate studies spanned from 1999 to 2003, followed by his master's degree from 2003 to 2006, and his doctoral studies from 2006 to 2010. This comprehensive educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in computer science, which he applies in his professional endeavors.
Experience in Engineering and Technology
David Woollard has extensive experience in engineering and technology, particularly in large-scale data understanding and management. He has conducted original research in high-performance computing, machine learning, and neural networks. His previous roles include Senior Software Engineer at Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Senior Program Manager at Samsung Electronics America. Woollard has also worked as Vice President of Engineering at ZeeMee, where he deployed and managed commercial products with millions of users.
Board Membership and Leadership
David Woollard served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Synergy Academies from 2010 to 2012. In this capacity, he contributed to the governance and strategic direction of the organization. His leadership experience extends to adopting a consensus-driven approach to project management, ensuring stakeholder buy-in, and providing engineering insights into product design throughout all phases of the product lifecycle.