11/02/2026
David Whitford is the Director of Technology at Alliance Architects, but he’s also the glue that holds us together. For over 13 years, David has been an integral part of Alliance, helping teammates work through challenges and keeping us moving forward.
Let’s get to know him a little better:
What’s a career highlight?
“My highlight reel isn’t a building, but a massive foundational shift: spearheading our successful, firm-wide migration from MicroStation to Autodesk Revit.”
What’s your power move when creativity hits a wall?
“When I hit a wall or a particularly stubborn technical challenge, my power move is to step away entirely. Taking a brief mental break to clear my head works wonders.”
Who’s your favorite architect or designer?
“I look around the office. My team and the family here at Alliance Architects are genuinely some of the brightest and most talented designers I know. Watching them bring projects to life is all the inspiration I need.”
What’s playing in your headphones?
“I’m a bit of an odd duck when it comes to music. I don’t actually listen to it all that often! But if we’re talking about what’s playing in my headphones, I’m a huge audiobook fan.”
His listening list includes the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz, the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini, and adventure thrillers by Clive Cussler.
