Life at SAIT
David joined SAIT in 2021 and currently teaches Project Management, Strategic Management, and Introduction to Supply Chain Management. He enjoys sharing his expertise with students and watching them grow. David values active learning, believing that students excel when they actively engage in the learning process.
With a rich background in maintenance, turnaround, reliability, and project management, David brings practical insights from the manufacturing and energy sectors to his teaching.
In his free time, David enjoys golfing and skiing.
Education
David holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Athabasca University, completed in 2017. He is also a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Engineering Technologist. David has also pursued post-secondary credentials in Electromechanical Technology and Construction Management.
Professional Accomplishments
David was honored with the Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship Award from the Province of Alberta in recognition of his academic achievements. In addition to his role as an adjunct instructor at SAIT, he has taught as a casual instructor at the University of Calgary, focusing on project management. His extensive experience primarily spans the petrochemical industry, where he has held leadership roles, including Manager of Maintenance Excellence at NOVA Chemicals. In his professional career, David has proudly contributed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability initiatives.
Research
David has conducted research and presented at industry conferences, particularly in the oil and gas sector, where he shared insights on managing project scope and mitigating scope creep in turnaround projects. David is also a contributing member of the Construction Industry Institute USA (CII) research team for the RT- 420 small projects implementation. The RT-420 paper will be published in the 4th quarter of 2025.
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.