DAVID IFERGAN
Welcome to My Site
ABOUT ME
My Story
I am an ambitious individual, I love to learn and challenge myself. I graduated from Queens Engineering (honours) specializing in computer engineering. I am a passionate, hardworking sales engineer.
MY EXPERIENCE
Work Experience
Sales Engineer - Clio
2023-205
Clio is a leading provider of cloud-based legal technology solutions, empowering law firms to streamline operations and improve client experiences. As a Sales Engineer, I managed the technical aspects of the sales cycle, contributing to over $2.5 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). I led product demonstrations, proof-of-concept engagements, and responded to RFPs, ensuring that Clio's solutions aligned with the unique needs of each client. By translating complex technical concepts into actionable solutions, I helped clients unlock the full potential of Clio’s platform to transform their legal practices.
Sales Engineer - Sonatype
2022-2023
Sonatype is a leading software supply chain automation company that focuses on helping organizations develop secure and reliable software. As a Sales Engineer at Sonatype, my role was to bridge the gap between technical expertise and business acumen. I worked closely with both the sales and technical teams to understand customer requirements and demonstrated how Sonatype's solutions could address their specific software development challenges. I provided technical expertise, conducted product demos as well as proof of concepts. I collaborated with clients to design customized solutions that optimized their software development processes. Ultimately, my goal was to empower customers with the knowledge and tools they needed to build secure and high-quality software products.
Business Analyst, Mercedes Benz - Innovation Technology
June 2021 - August 2021
During the summer of 2021 I spent my internship as a business analyst for the innovation technology team at Mercedes Benz in Tel Aviv. The innovation technology team focuses on seeking out and adapting cutting edge technology for Mercedes in the near future. My role was to meet with several startup leads and asses their technology and their potential to partner with Mercedes. I performed due diligence and technology assessments on several startups across different spaces, whether it be finance, energy, mobility, customer relations, autonomous driving as well as other evolving fields.
VC Analyst Intern, iGan Partners
May 2020 - July 2020
iGan Partners is Canada's largest healthcare venture capital firm. In the Summer of 2020 I interned as a VC analyst intern. I worked with a team that was tasked with performing due diligence on potential investment in a field specifically focused on medical devices and healthcare IT. My tasks included market research, competitive analysis, technology assessments and more.
Software Development Intern, eSight Eyewear
May 2019 - August 2019
eSight is a medical technology company that makes electronic glasses for the visually impaired. I participated in a software development internship to strengthen my skills and learn about the field of computer engineering. I was responsible for creating the CI/CD pipeline as well as help develop the data privacy framework for the company. I worked with Jenkins, Fastlane and did basic coding in Swift.
Volunteering and Clubs
Algorithmic Trader, QUANTT (Queen's University Algorithmic Network and Trading Team)
September 2021 - May 2022
The QUANTT Club at Queen's University is a thriving community of students passionate about quantitative finance and data analysis. They organize regular workshops, guest lectures, and competitions to enhance members' skills in areas such as algorithmic trading, risk management, and financial modelling. The club hosts an annual trading competition, where students form teams to develop and implement trading strategies using quantitative models. The competition challenges participants to apply their knowledge in real-time market scenarios and make strategic trading decisions to maximize returns. QUANTT provided me with an invaluable hands-on experience which honed my quantitative and financial skills.
President, NCSY South Toronto
June 2018 - August 2018
NCSY is dedicated to connecting, inspiring and empowering Jewish teenagers. This is done through social events, educational events and leadership development. As president of the NCSY Toronto South Board I was responsible for recruiting teenagers, planning events, helping establish connections between members of the NCSY faculty and teenagers. .
Vice President, NextJEN (Volunteer)
September 2016 - May 2018
NextJen's goal is to teach students about business while teaching them philanthropic values. This is accomplished through business seminars, and team fundraising projects for a selected charity. As vice president I overlooked and advised several team fundraising projects and attended several business seminars.
EDUCATION
What I’ve Learned
September 2018 - Present
(BASC. (ENG.)) QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY
I graduated from Queen's Engineering with honours. This program provides graduates with skills in computer software, artificial intelligence/machine learning and electrical/computer hardware. The program develops advanced skills in mathematics, computer science, teamwork and general problem-solving. GPA: 3.74
September 2014 - June 2018
TANENBAUM CHAT
I spent 4 years at TanenbaumCHAT high school in Toronto. While attending I participated in many extra curricular activities including sports teams, clubs and more. I finished with academic distinctions all years that I attended.
SKILLS
Programming
PYTHON
Programming Language
C
Programming Language
SQL
Programming Language
JAVA
Programming Language
MATLAB
Programming Language
SWIFT
Programming Language
CI/CD
JENKINS
Continuous Integration Tool
GitLab
Continuous Integration and Source Code Management
Azure DevOps
Continuous Integration and Source Code Management
Other
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office Tool
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Office Tool
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office Tool
Sonatype Lifecycle
Software Composition Analysis Tool
Sonatype Repository Manager
Binary Repository Manager
Clio Platform
Legal Practice Management Tool
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
SPORTS
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
TRAVEL
Reading
MOVIES
VIDEO GAMES
PODCASTS
"Comfort is the enemy of progress"