Vice President of Software Engineering
FTD
David is the Vice President of Software Engineering for Florist Solutions at FTD. He leads both the product management and engineering functions for a comprehensive retail store management platform, an integrated ecommerce storefront, and a flexible fleet management and route planning system. These solutions power thousands of independently owned and operated floral businesses.
Sunday Jan 11
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Expo, Level 1, MicroTouch Stage
Unlock the power of AI to transform your supply chain and operations. In this session, we'll learn how Papa John’s and FTD use Google Maps Platform and their AI-powered maps to streamline deliveries, whether it’s managing an in-house fleet or collaborating with third-party providers. We will explore how AI-driven data insights can optimize every step of the delivery process. How do they deal with delivery challenges and what do they see is the future of deliveries using AI tools?
This talk is for retail, logistics, and operations leaders looking to leverage AI for efficiency, speed, and competitive advantage.
Bring your earbuds + mobile device to this session! Session audio will be transmitted via a silent conferencing system. Use your own mobile device and click here during the live session to access the audio feed. (Extra earbuds available, while supplies last.) https://nrf2026-foodtechstage.webflow.io/
