Accountable to the Director Business Development and Implementation. As Project Manager, Enterprise Systems, David Ross supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of enterprise systems that enable Student Freedom Initiative to advance its mission of increasing social and economic mobility for students attending Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
David brings 20+ years of experience in information technology, business systems, and technology operations within the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining Student Freedom Initiative, he served as Information Technology and Systems Manager at CollegeBound Foundation, where he managed the organization’s technology infrastructure, business applications, and end-user technology services.
During his tenure at CollegeBound Foundation, David served as the organization’s primary Salesforce Administrator and played a key role in modernizing its business systems. He helped implement and maintain an integrated environment that enabled departments to access shared student information, improve coordination, and track student progress across the college access and completion journey. His experience also includes managing Microsoft 365, virtual server environments, network infrastructure, and integrations with third-party applications.
Throughout his career, David has focused on aligning technology with organizational priorities, improving operational efficiency, and enabling staff to work more effectively through reliable systems and processes. He brings a practical, collaborative approach to technology management, combining hands-on technical expertise with experience coordinating systems, supporting organizational change, and translating business needs into effective technology solutions.
David received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering from Capital Technology University.