Dave Temkin

Hoboken, NJ • dave @ temk.in • linkedin.com/in/dtemkin • temk.in

Seasoned technical executive with experience building and scaling world-class infrastructure and organizations, including the team that built the world’s largest content delivery network and studio technical infrastructure that powers Netflix globally. Effective communicator with extensive public speaking experience at company-wide events and external conferences. Passionate advocate for inclusion and fostering of diverse, inclusive and positive work environments with industry leading employee satisfaction and retention rates. 

EXPERIENCE

Walmart - Hoboken, NJ January 2024 - Present

Vice President, Platform Infrastructure and Critical Facilities

Joined Walmart to spearhead the modernization of its global network and other critical infrastructure. 

• Oversee Walmart's global technical infrastructure: network, data centers, telecommunications, mobility, business continuity/disaster recovery (BC/DR), private cloud, and mainframe.

• Reorganized a fragmented team into functional areas, enhancing developer productivity, product delivery, support efficiency, and overall business operations.

• Leading the transition from complex, vendor-locked solutions to a mix of open-source software and Walmart-developed technologies, driving innovation and efficiency.

• Fostering leadership development within the organization while recruiting top industry talent to guide transformative initiatives, aligned with Walmart's cultural values.

• Responsible for an annual budget of ~$3B

Imperva - San Mateo, CA (NYC) May 2021 - January 2024

Senior Vice President, Infrastructure and Cloud Operations

Hired to build a Technical Operations organization from the ground up, reporting to the CEO, with the goal of transforming technology to compel a sale or public listing.

• Founded and grew Infrastructure and Cloud Operations, protecting several Fortune 50 companies, with $500MM+ in annual revenue . The team held responsibility for our global Cybersecurity application portfolio infrastructure, including networks, data centers, and both private and public cloud.

• Transformed technical operations from being embedded within Product Development to a standalone organization while maintaining developer velocity.  

• Introduced SLOs/SLAs as well as other KPIs to track uptime, stability, and resiliency.

• Promoted and enriched existing leadership while bringing in industry-leading talent to guide our transformative initiatives.

• Provided regular reporting to the CEO and Board regarding business and technical objectives and participated in quarterly Board meetings.

• Successfully sold to Thales for $3.7B in late 2023.

Netflix, Inc. - Los Gatos, CA 2008 - 2021

Vice President of Network and Systems Infrastructure (2015 - 2021)

Director of Global Networks (2008 - 2015)

Hired in Director role and promoted to build and grow the Netflix content delivery network and supporting organization as a report to VP of Content Delivery.

• Founded and grew the Open Connect Network Team, responsible for network, systems and storage, and complementary business operations including provisioning and logistics, 

• Led all architecture, build, capacity planning, and support of owned technology infrastructure from script to screen, including content production, enterprise, and content delivery.

• Built the planet’s largest, most scalable, and most reliable content delivery network that represented over 35% of downstream internet traffic at peak using a hybrid approach of owned infrastructure and public/private cloud.

• Hired and mentored the first engineers within Content Delivery, forming the foundation for what became Netflix’s CDN, Open Connect and fostered an internal culture of inclusion and diversity while recruiting  a global-first team.

• Established and maintained relationships with the world’s largest ISPs and led negotiations for transformational interconnect arrangements to enable Netflix scaling without jeopardizing product economics. Led engagement to address challenges, implement recommendations to improve network efficiency, and improve the experience of mutual subscribers.

• Built cross-functional relationships with internal Product and Studio organizations and leaders.

• Led network and colocation design, including proof of concept, installations, vendor selection and management, as well as deployment and operations.

• Executive sponsor for the Pride @ Netflix LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group’s NYC chapter, coordinating events and sponsorships for inclusion-focused activities.

Yahoo, Inc. -  Sunnyvale, CA 2006 - 2008

Network Architecture Lead/Network Engineering Manager

Joined Yahoo upon acquisition of former employer Right Media with oversight for network and data center infrastructure. 

• Led Layer 4–7 network architecture, working with vendors including Cisco, Brocade, F5, Citrix, and A10 Networks.

• Managed the Global Tech Infrastructure organization at Right Media, including Network Engineering, Operations, and Information Security teams.

• Completed the successful integration of the Right Media infrastructure into Yahoo post-acquisition.

Lava Trading (A division of Citi) - New York, NY 2004 - 2006

Senior Network Architect

• Integrated data center infrastructure and a network for high volume trade execution into Citigroup.

• Designed and implemented customer and core networks for a high availability, low latency trading network.

• Provided leadership to operational groups, including training sessions, documentation, and individual mentorship and professional development.

Prior experience includes leadership roles at Bridgewater Associates and Telx (now Digital Realty), as well as Senior Network Engineering roles with Bristol Myers Squibb, Gateway, and Susquehanna International Group.

AFFILIATIONS

• Community IX (FL-IX) (2014 - 2024) Founder and Board Member for the largest member-run Internet Exchange Platform in the eastern US. 

• NANOG (North American Network Operators’ Group) (2010 - 2018) Served in multiple roles including Board of Directors Chair (2015 - 2017), Board Member (2013 - 2018), and Program Committee Chair (2010 - 2013).

• NYNOG (New York Network Operators’ Group) (2016-2024) Co-Founder and Board Member

• Children of Bellevue (2014 - 2018) Board Member of 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the well-being of children and their families at Bellevue Hospital, the largest public hospital in New York City.

• Open-IX Association (2014 - 2018) Co-Founded and led the leading industry group responsible for setting data center and IXP standards for network interconnection.

Board and Advisor Roles

• CatchPoint (2021 - Present) Board Member

• DriveNets (2021 - 2024) Advisor to the CEO