Contributor

Dave Evans

Chief Futurist, Cisco

David Evans is chief futurist for the Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG). IBSG works with the world’s leading companies to help them become more competitive through effective business processes and technology deployment.

A Cisco veteran of more than 21 years, Evans joined IBSG from IT,where he most recently managed the global architecture innovations team, focusing on IP telephony, unified messaging, wireless, networked home, and Internet-related technologies.

Evans has a passion for applying technology innovation to real business needs. He is also respected outside Cisco as an expert in emerging technologies and has numerous relationships with thought leaders, including those in the venture capital community.

Evans has garnered numerous awards and recognitions throughout his Cisco career, including the CEO’s “Unsung Hero” award, which he has received twice, and numerous other awards for technology innovation and teaming.

Prior to Cisco, Evans held varied IT positions at both AMD and MMI. Evans has pursued computer science and computer engineering at San Jose University in San Jose, California.