David Bedard

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Information Officer at MassDOT

North Pole, Alaska, United States

Overview

David Bedard is the Chief Information Officer for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, bringing over 20 years of experience from both public and private sectors. With a background in finance and project management, he has a history of steering mission-critical global projects and holds an MBA from Salem State University. People who have worked with him describe him as dedicated and effective.

Beyond his technology leadership role, David has a strong creative side, identifying himself as a musician, writer, and hiker. This blend of interests suggests a personality that values both disciplined focus and creative expression, balancing analytical thinking with artistic pursuits.

He holds a Bachelor of Music from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, an unusual and interesting background for a state government CIO.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Imaginative

Informal

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Technology Modernization
He has led initiatives at MassDOT to replace legacy mainframe systems and modernize the technology platforms crucial to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Fiscal Discipline
His previous role at Monster involved financial management and cost control for a $60M budget, and he holds an MBA in Financial Management.
Global Operations
As Vice President at Monster, he led the Global Business Technologies and Operations team, driving efficiency and growth on an international scale.

Media Appearances

AWS Case Study: MassDOT HEKA. Featured in Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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Work History

10-2020
Chief Information Officer at MassDOT
3-2020 - 9-2020
Acting Chief Information Officer at MassDOT
9-2018 - 2-2020
Deputy Chief Information Officer at MassDOT
5-2016 - 9-2018
Director of Technology PMO at MassDOT
2009 - 2016
Vice President, Global Business Technologies & Operations at Monster

Education

1992 - 1996
MBA from Salem State University
1985 - 1989
Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music

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Exp : 33 Location : North Pole, Alaska, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Information Officer at MassDOT
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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