Dave West

Dave West played a pivotal role in the adoption and promotion of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) as a standardized approach for software design. His work with companies like Objectime and Rational, alongside his early involvement with the Object Management Group (OMG), established him as a leading authority in model-driven development and object-oriented analysis during this crucial period of industry standardization.

West joined Forrester Research as a Principal Analyst, a move that significantly elevated his profile as an independent thought leader. In this influential role, he provided strategic guidance to enterprise IT leaders on application development, architecture, and software lifecycle management, shaping industry perspectives.

Dave West was appointed Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Object Management Group (OMG). This senior leadership position allowed him to directly guide the development of key industry standards like BPMN, SysML, and various API specifications, solidifying his reputation as a driving force in technology standardization.