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Dave Fazio

Global Technology Executive | Driving Digital Transformation, Data Strategy & AI Innovation Across Enterprises

Jurisdiction

United States

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
VP of IT and Data Services
2024 - Present

n my role at VIRA Insight, I lead enterprise-wide technology and data transformation initiatives that enable operational efficiency, innovation, and scalability. I’m responsible for executing a major ERP upgrade, driving cloud modernization, and building a new Data Services organization that delivers AI- and ML-powered insights to accelerate decision-making. I oversee global IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and governance programs, including leading the company through ISO 27001:2022 certification to strengthen compliance and risk management. My focus is on aligning technology strategy with business growth, optimizing systems for performance, and delivering measurable value through digital innovation.

CTO
2020 - 2024

In this role, I owned the P&L for AspireHR’s commercial software products, serving more than 150,000 users and driving over 25% annual growth with 80% gross margins. I led global development and cloud operations teams of 55+ engineers, overseeing $11 million in AWS-based software delivery leveraging GenAI, AWS Bedrock, and React. I directed the company’s FedRAMP certification program, enabling product adoption in secure federal environments, and managed ISO 27001 and SOC I/II compliance to strengthen our cybersecurity posture. My focus was on scaling product innovation, improving platform reliability, and aligning technology strategy with revenue and client success goals.

Strategic Advisor - Large Enterprises
2018 - 2020

In this role, I partnered with C-suite executives of Fortune 500 companies to develop and execute multi-year cloud transformation roadmaps. I generated over $8.6 million in new sales by aligning AWS services with enterprise business goals and designing strategies that closed legacy data centers, reduced IT costs by $16 million annually, and accelerated digital modernization. I facilitated executive workshops to scale cloud adoption among partners and consulting teams, and was recognized as AWS Architect of the Year for the Midwest Professional Services organization for delivering impactful, enterprise-scale solutions.

Education

Masters of MBAColorado Technical University
Present

Skills

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Languages

English