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David Hart

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Founder at NetFoundry

Rochester, New York, United States

FoundedNetFoundry

About

David Hart is CTO and co-founder of NetFoundry, the company behind the OpenZiti project, and has more than 20 years of experience in the software industry with a focus on IoT and remote connectivity platforms. He previously served as CTO of the ThingWorx IoT segment at PTC, joining through PTC's acquisition of Axeda, where he was CTO, and earlier led technical direction for Questra's Intelligent Device Management platform until its acquisition by Axeda. His work has spanned product development, solution architecture, product management, and professional services related to connected products.

Founder at NetFoundry

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NetFoundry's investors · 5

CiscoPalo Alto · since 2025Cisco InvestmentsSan JoseEnerdigm VenturesPalo AltoSYN VenturesWest Palm Beach · since 2025Syn Ventures Seed Management LlcWest Palm Beach

Co-founders at NetFoundry

GZGaleal Zino
Galeal ZinoFounder

Experience

  1. NetFoundryCTO, Co-Foundercurrent2016 — presentRochester, New York Metropolitan Area
  2. ThingWorx, a PTC BusinessCTO, ThingWorx IoT segment at PTC2014 — 2016
  3. Axeda CorporationCTO2011 — 2014Greater Boston
  4. Axeda CorporationSenior Director, Advanced Development2008 — 2011
  5. Questra CorporationDirector, Product Management2008
  6. Questra CorporationDirector, Solution Architecture & Professional Services2007 — 2008
  7. Questra CorporationDirector, Solution Architecture2004 — 2008
  8. Questra CorporationChief Scientist / Chief Architect2001 — 2004
  9. Questra CorporationPrincipal Architect1998 — 2001
  10. Eastman KodakSr Software Engineer1994 — 1998

Skills & more

SaaS41Enterprise Software27Embedded Systems5Linux3C#2JavaScript2Management36Leadership30Strategy15Internet of Things28Solution Architecture77Product Management74
+12 moreCloud ComputingArchitectureProduct DevelopmentBusiness ProcessStart-upsSoftware DevelopmentProfessional ServicesTechnical LeadershipAgile MethodologiesSOAScrumIntegration

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Hart?
David Hart is CTO and co-founder of NetFoundry, the company behind the OpenZiti project, and has more than 20 years of experience in the software industry with a focus on IoT and remote connectivity platforms. He previously served as CTO of the ThingWorx IoT segment at PTC, joining through PTC's acquisition of Axeda, where he was CTO, and earlier led technical direction for Questra's Intelligent Device Management platform until its acquisition by Axeda. His work has spanned product development, solution architecture, product management, and professional services related to connected products.
Where does David Hart work?
David Hart is Founder of NetFoundry.
What companies did David Hart found?
David Hart founded NetFoundry.
Where did David Hart go to school?
David Hart studied at Le Moyne College (BS, Computer Science).

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Also attended Le Moyne College2

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Shared employers

Also worked at NetFoundry1

Galeal ZinoFounder at NetFoundry

Also worked at Eastman Kodak13

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