RICK NUCCI
DAVID S. MCGETTIGAN
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEADER AWARD
David S. McGettigan is Senior Vice President, Pfizer Inc. leading Enterprise Platforms and Solutions encompassing three major areas: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Platforms (Cloud Computing, Infrastructure and Operations) as well as Acquisitions, Collaborations, and Divestitures (ACD). This includes our systems that manage ~$60B – $100B in financial and supply transactions annually. David has extensive experience across marketing, finance, manufacturing, and digital platforms for multinational companies, and has successfully led many large-scale transformational, innovative, and business acquisition initiatives.
Prior to his current role, David most recently was the SVP responsible for Pfizer Global Supply technology and digital solutions which included: manufacturing, quality, supply chain, finance, procurement, manufacturing network, and process automations. He was also responsible for a novel and patented predictive analytics application. Prior to that, David served as SVP for Enabling Functions Core Solutions. In that capacity, he successfully developed and deployed enterprise platforms globally, and implemented an industry-leading Digital transformation program.
At Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, he served as the Vice President responsible for establishing and executing the shared service strategy and outsourcing operations. Additionally, he had responsibilities in leading the Wyeth/Pfizer integration planning efforts. He joined Wyeth in October 2000 with the mission of developing electronic business capabilities across the organization while driving innovation and process improvements.
Prior to joining Pfizer, David had a significant career with ExxonMobil Corporation, where he was also responsible for developing their electronic commerce program during another one of the largest corporate mergers to date. Additionally, he was responsible for both the technical development and marketing launch of the highly successful Speedpass program, which was used by several million people and thousands of retail locations.
David holds an MBA from Virginia Tech and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Delaware. He has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at Temple University for over twenty years, teaching graduate level courses and served as an IT Fellow.
TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL IT AWARDS
Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation Assessment
Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation Project proposes a novel virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) protocol that uses a unique initial virtual PR assessment (VPRA) that is designed to address the needs for successful implementation of PR for chronic respiratory diseases patients at home. The Project was founded by Dr. Omid Pourshahid, Assistant Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery and Medical Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
DIF Role
Prototype and implement a VPRA system that evaluates patients eligibility for a Pulmonary rehab and then use trackers to re-assess eligibility on a regular basis.
Project Founders
Assistant Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery
Medical Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
DIF Consultant
Computer and Information sciences (CIS) student
Manoj Chacko managed this project for DIF
Embodied Intelligence
The Embodied Intelligence project involves a comparison and effects of AI avatars on the efficacy of hospitality interactions. Lu Lu, Associate Professor, School of Sports Tourism and Hospitality Management and Wangoo Lee, Graduate Fellow are exploring the role of AI avatars in hospitality.
DIF Role
Prototype and implement a mobile friendly platform, that will allow participants to initiate and complete an ordering task by interacting with an Interactive AI Agent.
Project Founders
Associate Professor
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Assistant Professor
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
DIF Consultant
Management Information Systems (MIS) student
Management Information Systems (MIS) student
Manoj Chacko managed this project for DIF
Revolutionizing Rehabilitation – Empowering clinicians with personalized digital therapy solutions
The Movision Pro digital platform for physical and occupational therapists, and chiropractors enables providers to create personalized home exercise programs for patients. The Augmented Reality app that applies AI will also provide real-time feedback to patients at home. Cole Hagen, a PhD student in Neuromotor Science is leading the project.
DIF Role
Prototype and implement real-time feedback for patients using live camera feeds. This approach creates accountability, leading to more effective and successful treatment options.
Project Founders
PhD student
Neuromotor Science
Associate Professor
Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
DIF Consultant
Computer and Information sciences (CIS) student
DIF Awards
Movision Pro, Recipient of the 2023 Digital Innovation Award
Yuval Shimoni, Recipient of the Fall 2024 Niraj & Cara Patel Endowed Scholarship
Impact
“The project has strengthened my technical skills, allowed me to learn new technologies, and also express my passion for health and fitness.” Yuval Shimoni
“DIF has been instrumental in creating a structure and team to push Movision forward. We now have a roadmap to make the vision a reality.” Cole Hagen
Manoj Chacko managed this project for DIF
