David Ramos

Technology and product executive who installs operating discipline inside complex platform environments across healthtech, life sciences, insurtech, and PE-backed SaaS, converting modernization and AI investment into delivery speed, scalability, and enterprise value. Trusted by CEOs, Boards, and investors to create clarity in ambiguous or high-growth environments and translate that clarity into durable operating systems, not one-time fixes. Brings a dual perspective as both an enterprise technology leader and a hands-on operator, having built and scaled a multi-unit business portfolio using the same operating model discipline applied at enterprise scale.

Track record includes acquisition readiness, technical diligence, and $50M+ in growth capital raised across multiple entities, each supported by the operating rigor installed ahead of the milestone. A collaborative, results-driven catalyst who adds value by:

Founder - WillieMae Mind & Body Inc. (dba StretchLab)

(2023-08)

Architected a scalable operating model to run multi-unit wellness franchise operations with full P&L accountability across four restorative health studios, launching new locations and stabilizing three acquisitions while driving member health outcomes and retention. Installed a layered leadership structure, standardized workflows, and AI-driven decision tools to reduce owner dependency and increase portfolio resilience.

• Built a repeatable multi-unit operating system supporting launch and turnaround simultaneously across four locations.
• Increased revenue by 50% within one year at an underperforming location, moving it to the top performance tier.
• Reduced member attrition by 30%, stabilizing approximately $1.5M in annual run-rate revenue across four studios.
• Elected to the Franchise Advisory Council (Selected to represent over 250) in recognition of operational innovation and AI adoption leadership.

Chief Technology Officer - Tivly

(2023-01 - 2025-04)

Installed a product operating model spanning product management, engineering, infrastructure, security, and governance for a digital insurance marketplace platform, replacing ad hoc delivery with a governed, OKR-aligned cadence. Used that operating discipline to eliminate technical single points of failure, modernize legacy architecture, and strengthen compliance posture across SOC 2 and NIST frameworks, aligning delivery to measurable outcomes in a cost-conscious environment.

• Instituted a modern product operating cadence aligned to OKRs, increasing feature throughput 40% without adding headcount.
• Modernized architecture from monolith to services, improving platform performance 40% and enabling 2x lead volume capacity.
• Delivered $1.5M in annual operating expense savings through FinOps governance, tooling consolidation, and license rationalization.
• Implemented SOC2 Type 2 in less than 18 months; instituted NIST-based cybersecurity framework with regular app scans and pen testing; and data governance that resulted in 50% reduction in deal close governance review, getting clients launched faster.

Chief Technology Officer - Seven Bridges Genomics

(2021-07 - 2023-01)

Installed operating model discipline across a ~250-person global product and engineering organization powering a cloud-native genomics and bioinformatics analytics platform in a regulated health tech environment, aligning delivery, governance, and culture ahead of a capital raise and acquisition readiness period. That discipline supported a $39M capital raise and successful exit through platform stabilization and disciplined execution.

• Scaled delivery through global expansion and agile transformation, increasing features released per quarter by 30%.
• Reinforced governance maturity and stabilized execution across global teams, enabling acquisition readiness.
• Reduced technical debt 35%, improving scalability for high-throughput genomic workloads.
• Grew the organization 135% while reducing turnover 20% over 18 months, strengthening culture and retention.
• Led an oversubscribed Series C round, raising $10M above target.
• Cross-functional involvement with CRO and CSO (Science) to refactor sales pipeline, reducing time to close by +60 days.

Senior Director, Platform Engineering - Aetna (CVS Health)

(2017-07 - 2021-07)

Installed operating model discipline across a ~100-person global product and engineering organization powering a cloud-native genomic analytics platform, rebuilding delivery predictability, modernizing infrastructure, and strengthening governance ahead of the acquisition readiness period.

• Secured $250M CEO and Board funding to build a cloud-native digital platform organization leveraging ML capabilities.
• Led technology diligence for 19PB data fabric platform supporting $69B acquisition integration.
• Scaled engineering organization from 12 to 150 members in 2.5 years, strengthening engagement and delivery velocity.
• Launched zero-trust IAM and HIPAA-compliant FHIR integrations, enhancing interoperability and compliance readiness.

Director of Engineering | Director of Product Management | Group Manager (Tokyo) - Rakuten / LinkShare - Tokyo

(2004 - 2017)

Led global data, analytics, and product organizations supporting large-scale affiliate and e-commerce platforms. Directed enterprise data warehouse architecture, product strategy transformation, and global BI democratization across the U.S., Europe, India, and Japan. Led technical due diligence and integration planning for strategic acquisitions, evaluating platform scalability, data integrity, security posture, and operational risk to support enterprise valuation and transaction execution.

• Scaled real-time analytics adoption to 6,000 users (50%+ workforce) across 70 business units within 14 months.
• Increased product delivery frequency 300%+ within 18 months, transitioning from waterfall to product-led agile execution.
• Launched greenfield 100+ terabyte-scale analytics platform processing 250M+ daily transactions, supporting $425M enterprise acquisition and post-merger integration planning.
• Reduced infrastructure costs 50% through cloud-as-a-service strategy and vendor renegotiation initiatives.
• Championed the $25M acquisition of a product links company, directing the business case, due diligence, and integration of its team and technology into the product portfolio.
• Supported technical due diligence of +5 US and EU company acquisitions; Led data integration for 15 global acquisitions.

Principal Consultant - Oracle

Senior Consultant - KPMG

Consultant - PwC

MASTER OF SCIENCE - Software & Information Systems - George Washington University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Finance - St. John’s University