David Elliman named global chief of software engineering at Zühlke
David Elliman has been appointed as the new global chief of software engineering at Zühlke. He will help the firm’s clients to make the most of innovative new technologies such as AI.
Speaking on his new role, Elliman said, “I’m excited to leverage my experience in building thought leadership as an important aspect from the grassroots of the company. Even though I’ll be working in software engineering, I have direct experience in digital transformation, cloud, DevOps, and data analytics and am keen to bring all these areas together to support thought leadership as a cross-disciplinary practice.”
Founded in Switzerland in 1968, Zühlke is a partner-owned consultancy which specialises in strategy and business innovation, digital solutions and applications, and device and systems engineering. With 1,900 employees, the company hosts offices in Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Hong Kong, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, Vietnam, and the UK.
As the firm’s new global chief of software engineering, Elliman will focus on providing strategic guidance to Zühlke’s clients, particularly in navigating the transformative impact of technologies like generative AI. While based in the UK, he will collaborate globally with Zühlke’s head of software excellence, Christian Heger.
Elliman brings a wealth of cross-disciplinary expertise in designing and building complex, mission critical systems as well as in digital transformation, cloud technologies, DevOps, and data analytics. He joins Zühlke following an 11-year tenure at Thoughtworks and brings nearly 40 years of software engineering expertise.
Commenting on his strong network and industry involvement in the UK in particular, Elliman added, “I’m very interested in technology policymaking and the decision-making that’s embodied in law. As an Innovation Fellow at Big Innovation Centre, I sit on the AI, cybersecurity, blockchain, and climate change All-Party Parliamentary Groups who advise MPs on these topics. This is excellent for being a part of the conversation and learning what is worrying the government and helping them understand the nuances of modern innovations.”
