David Haikney

David Haikney is a seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience in performance engineering and large-scale systems optimization. Throughout his career, he has led global teams responsible for business-critical workloads, from internet-scale flight search and peak retail commerce events to real-time logistics tracking platforms. Combining deep technical expertise in software and infrastructure performance with customer-focused leadership, David has helped organizations deliver resilient, high-performing systems at scale. He has previously held senior roles at Pinecone, Couchbase, IBM, and Transitive.