Summary
David Meza is a Data and AI operations leader with 11 years of experience architecting enterprise-scale analytics and human capital solutions at NASA, currently driving agency-wide Data/AI Operations to bring repeatability and operational maturity to mission-critical systems. He combines deep program and project management expertise with hands-on data science and engineering skills, having led people analytics, knowledge architecture, and operational excellence initiatives across the agency. David holds an Ed.D. focused on STEM curriculum and an MS in Engineering Management, a background that fuels his ability to translate complex technical requirements into measurable organizational learning and process improvements. Known for blending systems thinking, Lean/Six Sigma methods, and advanced statistical analysis, he builds data pipelines and AI capabilities that prioritize governance, sustainability, and user adoption. An understated strength is his experience shaping analytics strategy across both human capital and technical domains, enabling cross-functional impact beyond typical engineering silos.
11 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Coursera
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on STEM, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on STEM at University of Houston-Clear Lake