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David Long

CEO

Overview



David Long is the Founder and CEO of SageTea Software, an innovative company specializing in low code AI with products like Text-to-Software® and SageTea Cloud. Based in Ottawa, Canada, SageTea Software provides customized software tools and services to the Canadian Government and other national and international clients.

Educational Background


David Long earned a B.Sc. in Computer Mathematics from Carleton University. His early career includes serving in the Governor General's Foot Guards, where he distinguished himself as the youngest Master Corporal and the Top Candidate on his Infantry Section Commander Course.

Professional Experience


  • Defense Sector: Worked on Electronic Warfare Simulation.

  • Telecommunications: Designed OC3 applications at Nortel Networks.

  • Finance: Joined Merrill Lynch during the .com era and was an eyewitness to the September 11th attacks.

  • Start-Up: Co-founded SageTea Software; instrumental in raising $2.4M for its launch.


Contributions and Innovations


  • Developed and holds patents for the “System and Method to Transform a Complex Database into a Simple, Faster, and Equivalent Database”.

  • SageTea Software's flagship product, Text-to-Software®, is a patented system that automates the process of producing customized software from text instructions, significantly reducing costs and complexity.


Key Achievements


  • Canadian Government: Successful design wins and implementations.

  • AI and Machine Learning: David is recognized for leveraging AI to extract actionable insights from unstructured data.


Strategic Partnerships


  • Willis College: Collaborates on IT training.

  • Fund Through: Helps transform receivables into working capital.

  • Decisive/BriteSky: Provides custom IT solutions with high-level data security.

  • Cobalt Speech and Language: Offers comprehensive solutions in speech and natural language recognition.

  • University of New Brunswick: Engages in funded research projects and job training programs.


Industry Engagement


  • Speaking Engagements: Known for insightful presentations at events like SageTea View.

  • Publications: Frequent LinkedIn updates showcasing product launches, customer reviews, and company achievements.

  • Media Appearances: Featured in various articles highlighting SageTea’s innovative approach and successes, such as in the Ottawa Citizen and Ottawa Business Journal.


Notable Products


  • XFone - SageTea Edge: Marketed as a top Linux-based smartphone available on Amazon Canada.

  • Healthcare Solutions: Products include EMR systems and long-term care applications.


Personal Life


David lives in Ottawa south with his wife, Tandy, and their three sons, balancing his role as a tech innovator and family man.

Contact Information


  • Phone: 613-722-2091

  • Email: support@sagetea.ai



This detailed profile of David Long highlights his extensive background, strategic role in developing and leading SageTea Software, and key contributions to the field of low code AI.