Dave Bateman

Dave Bateman is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software development and architecture. As Co-Founder and Chief Software Architect at Mercato since June 2015, Dave has played a key role in delivering groceries from specialty shops directly to consumers. Previously, Dave served as Senior Developer, Database Administrator, and Architect at ValoreBooks from January 2005 to January 2015, where responsibilities included system architecture, database maintenance, performance optimization, and web development for a high-traffic online marketplace. Additionally, Dave worked as a Software Developer at Paychex, focusing on developing a SOAP-based API for online retirement planning. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the State University of New York at Fredonia, earned in 2005.