As chief technology officer of Sovos, McCann leads the company’s global technology organization, focused on advancing its compliance platform, scaling innovation in data and AI, and strengthening the technical foundation required to support increasingly complex regulatory environments worldwide. With more than two decades of experience leading engineering, product, and platform transformation across high-growth and private equity– backed software companies, David brings a proven ability to align technology strategy with business performance and drive measurable outcomes at scale.
Most recently, McCann served as chief technology officer at Self Financial, where he built a reputation for delivering scalable architecture, operational rigor, and disciplined execution in complex, regulated environments. His career has been defined by a consistent focus on modernizing platforms, accelerating product velocity, and improving engineering efficiency, all while leading global teams through transformational change.
Throughout his career, David has championed data-driven decision-making, shared accountability across product and engineering, and the adoption of cloud-native and AI-enabled architectures. His leadership approach centers on building high-performing, cross-functional teams and establishing execution frameworks that balance innovation with reliability and compliance.
McCann brings deep expertise in SaaS platforms, fintech infrastructure, and enterprise software operating models. This experience directly supports Sovos’ mission to enable global tax compliance through a singular platform solution. For more, see David’s LinkedIn profile.