David Festen is an accomplished technology professional with extensive experience in software development and technical leadership. Currently serving as Development Lead, Scrum Master, and Senior Developer Consultant at Essent, as well as Technology Officer and Senior Technical Consultant at NAVARA, David has demonstrated expertise in multiple roles across various companies. David's previous roles include Software Architect at Alten Nederland and Honeywell, and Full Stack Engineer at Viscon Group. Notably, David was also involved in development work at Delft University of Technology, contributing to an AI platform, and has a background in lighting technology for events. David holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Delft University of Technology.