David van Gilluwe is a leader in public sector technology and data. He has worked for various California cities for over a decade as a big data practitioner and currently serves as the Chief Data Officer for the City of Carlsbad, CA. Also known as, Data Dave, he leads the city’s data services practice and is the co-lead on the city’s innovation program. David is responsible for developing a Citywide Data Governance and Management policy and program for Carlsbad and heads up the city’s Data Governance Committee. He runs the team developing data applications and visualizations that support the city’s economic recovery and revitalization initiative, deep data insights that are driving organizational change, and citywide innovation sprints that use data to drive new approaches to delivering impactful city services. David is a passionate advocate for digital transformation and data-driven decision making. He drives civic innovation through data and supports growing the next generation of technology leaders in government with the City’s robust data fellow internship program.