david shostak - Biography

David Shostak is a world-class, versatile, and dynamic leader who is an extremely successful Senior Program Manager with superior skills who has led every aspect of high technology programs, marketing management, business development, and engineering with over 40 years of experience in many technical diversified fields.

When you think of someone with all the leadership skills in one package, David is the model for getting the best out of and motivating people. He has created product and program plans, market strategy, analysis, marketing roadmap development, and documentation for product plans, and given major presentations to senior business executives, government officials, three-star generals, and customers for developing new markets. He has focused on worldwide product launches, including close interaction with European, Mideast, and Asian counterparts.

David is a true pioneer in the field of GPS and one of the fathers of vehicle navigation. His innovative Senior Project Management drive led to the successful launch of handheld consumer products, with the Magellan RoadMate GPS Telematic Vehicle Navigation Product. His dedication and diligence were recognized when the product made Oprah Winfrey’s Favorite Things List for 2004.

David is not just a highly accomplished professional public speaker; he is a true authority in the field. He shares his passion for public speaking with others as a consultant, coach, and mentor.

Mr. Shostak is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) preparation exam class instructor. Mr. Shostak wrote a book called "Project Management in the Real World…Explaining all the Nonsense about Project Management in Plain English." His book is about real-world Project Management, Leadership, and People Skills. He is published on ProjectManagment.com. The article is "Making a Difference in the Nonprofit World: Teaching PM Principles Can Change Lives." He was a contributing author on ProjectManagementforToday.com. He was a guest on "Mind the Business" Radio Talk Show: Discussion on Project Management.

He holds a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y., and an MBA from Pepperdine University.