David Hargens

Advises a private equity firm on automation, financial consulting, and ERP systems initiatives across portfolio operations. Designs AI-driven automation and analytics reporting solutions to streamline financial operations and improve data accuracy.

Built a centralized analytics organization on a federated operating model, leading a core team of 5 while functionally guiding ~50 contributors globally. Designed, built, and scaled the Global Data Hub, a Snowflake-centric architecture, and partnered with Finance and FP&A to modernize analytics, reporting, and controls supporting $65B+ in sales.

Led a core team of 2 (managing or directing 15 contributors) directing enterprise data models and real-time analytics across $200M–$3.4B in initiatives. Partnered with finance on a real-time resourcing tool, reducing administrative costs 20% and enabling dynamic utilization and project optimization.

Led a team of 10 supporting the entire fabrication facility (~900 employees) and ~30 corporate contributors. Launched Domo facility-wide within 30 days of hire, digitized quality assurance, and integrated Workday HR data to replace manual reporting with real-time, self-service data.

Directed commercial bid proposals up to $2B, leading a core team of 3 while managing or directing 10-50 contributors depending on bid size. Led integration of analytics platforms into SAP and Oracle ERP systems, and deployed a global analytics solution realizing over $7M in savings within one year.

Led a core team of 4 (managing or directing 10-50 contributors depending on bid size) implementing corporate strategy for the off-shore Finland branch, achieving 20% production cost savings and US Gulf Coast-competitive pricing while holding to North Sea spec.

Led a core team of 2 (managing or directing 10-50 contributors depending on bid size) conducting conceptual estimates, risk management, and benchmarking on off-shore projects across three business segments valued up to $3B, and auditing project controls for change management and scope adherence.

Directed and trained a team of 13 estimators for the LOGCAP program, with full P&L accountability for $5B worth of yearly project proposals. Analyzed subcontracts for task orders valued up to and above $20B, ensuring conformance to operational procedures and regulatory guidelines.

Pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Project Management, completing the degree in 2013.

Completed a certification in Leadership Communication Skills.

Completed certifications in Negotiation Strategies, Contract Management, and Source Selection.

Completed certifications in Protecting Secret & Confidential Documents, Industrial Security, and ISSO.