Dave Howell is the inventor, designer, and wildly creative visionary who founded Avatron Software and fueled its product portfolio for 16 years.
A software developer and design thinker, Dave excels in designing user experiences and strategic roadmaps for organizations wanting to transform mobile, creativity, and productivity. Credited with eight patents ranging from special effects for film and video to mobile software and hardware, Dave is routinely called on as a speaker, guest lecturer, strategic consultant, and expert witness in software contract disputes and intellectual property litigation.
A former software engineering executive at Apple, Dave sold his first start-up, Pablo Media, to Apple, which provided Avatron’s seed funding. A gifted speaker, Dave’s engagements include Apple’s prestigious WWDC (World-Wide Developer Conference) as well as NAB (the National Association of Broadcasters).
A bootstrapped startup, Avatron quickly emerged as a leading developer of apps and peripherals for mobile devices and desktop computers. Under Dave’s leadership for over 15 years, Avatron has developed and marketed dozens of apps for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, including two Top-Grossing iOS apps, and amassed 2.5 million satisfied users who have spent more than $14 million on Avatron apps.
Dave Howell intimately understands the dynamics of high-functioning teams and people management. With a roll-up-your-sleeves approach, Dave is an enormous reservoir of energy and invention. He quickly gains the trust and respect of the organizations he leads.
A lifelong student, Dave is currently completing a Master of Legal Studies with a Certificate in Intellectual Property and Technology Law at Washington University and a Doctorate of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at George Washington University. He holds an MS in Computer Science from Portland State University, MBAs from Cornell University’s Johnson School and Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business, and dual undergraduate degrees from Case Western Reserve University: a BS in Computer Science and a BA in Music.
A gifted jazz pianist, Dave rarely turns down an invitation to play at a gig, particularly if the backdrop is a vineyard or a local hangout.