About Dave Karpinsky

Dave Karpinsky, PhD (ABD), MBA, PMP, Prosci, is a seasoned global executive, consultant, and author with over three decades of leadership in enterprise technology and transformation. With extensive experience delivering high-impact programs in over 60 countries, Dave has built a career at the intersection of business strategy, technology innovation, and operational excellence.

Dave's expertise spans enterprise systems, digital transformation, and organizational change management. He has led complex, multimillion-dollar programs across industries such as aerospace, defense, manufacturing, life sciences, energy, finance, and the public sector. His background includes senior leadership roles at firms such as Accenture, McKinsey & Co., SAP, IBM, KPMG, and BearingPoint. Known for rescuing challenged initiatives and building scalable governance frameworks, Dave has become a go-to advisor for C-level leaders facing high-stakes delivery.

Fluent in four languages and culturally agile, Dave thrives in multinational environments, aligning global teams across diverse workstreams. He has directed mission-critical initiatives for Global 500 companies. His ability to bridge business and IT has enabled him to lead successful rollouts involving ERP, AI, CRM, data, analytics, cloud, and integration platforms.

Beyond delivery execution, Dave is a respected thought leader and educator. He has taught project management, business strategy, and information systems at Lawrence Technological University, University of Phoenix, and Colorado Technical University. As an author, he translates deep industry experience into practical, actionable guidance for professionals navigating complex challenges.

Dave holds an MBA in Technology Management, PhD in Information Systems, and maintains certifications in project management (PMP), organizational change (Prosci), and multiple SAP and Salesforce specializations. He is passionate about helping teams succeed in fast-changing environments and believes in building sustainable, resilient solutions that create long-term value.

Outside of work, Dave enjoys world travel, astrophotography, and performance cars. He brings the same curiosity and precision to his hobbies as he does to his profession—always learning, exploring, and pushing boundaries.