Dave Herrell

As the Founder and President of Zarpra, I lead a dynamic IT consulting firm dedicated to helping businesses align technology with their goals through innovative, reliable, and flexible solutions. I oversee the development and delivery of specialized services, including virtual CIO leadership, fractional IT management, cloud optimization, application administration, and cybersecurity strategy.

My role involves defining the company’s vision, driving business growth, building client relationships, and leading a team of experts to deliver results-driven solutions. I work closely with startups, SMBs, and enterprise clients to streamline IT operations, enhance security postures, reduce costs, and ensure scalable infrastructure that supports long-term success.

Zarpra operates at the intersection of technology and business strategy, empowering clients to focus on their strengths while we manage the technology that powers them.

As Vice President of IT for LeadsMarket, I spearhead the company's information technology strategy, operations, and infrastructure. I lead cross-functional teams to manage enterprise systems, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and application development, ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance.

My focus includes driving IT modernization, optimizing system performance, strengthening data security, and strategically aligning technology investments with growth initiatives.

Collaborating closely with executive leadership and department heads, I evaluate and implement scalable solutions to enhance operational efficiency, data integrity, and user experience.

Furthermore, I oversee vendor relationships, IT budgeting, risk assessments, and disaster recovery planning to ensure business continuity and long-term success

Manage, strategize and execute all process of the IT infrastructure for StackPath. Oversees system development and enhancement and the integration of new systems with current existing systems. I manage technical projects and development in alignment with organizational goals and direct the effective delivery of networks, systems, development, and disaster recovery systems and processes. Negotiates and administers vendor, outsource and consultant contracts and technical service agreements for all the capital expense items company wide.

Led IT infrastructure at Highwinds, including strategy, execution, and system oversight. Managed development and integration of new systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Directed successful delivery of networks, systems, development, and disaster recovery solutions. Negotiated and managed vendor/consultant contracts for capital expense IT items company-wide.