David Andre

An experienced entrepreneur and executive with more than twenty years’ experience building and growing successful Internet and technology businesses, David Andre founded Cartera Commerce in 2005. A recognized expert in Internet search and e-commerce, David was founding CTO of Upromise, the largest and most successful coalition loyalty program in the United States. Prior to Upromise, David served as VP of Engineering at Lycos (acquired by Terra Networks SA) and Direct Hit (acquired by Ask Jeeves). Prior to these roles, David held senior technology roles at Rational Software (acquired by IBM), Object Design (acquired by Progress Software) and Symbolics. He also served four years in the U.S. Air Force at the National Security Agency. David holds an M.S.C.S. from the University of Maryland and a B.S.E.E. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.