Hi there! I'm David McCurdy, a Revenue and Ad Operations professional based in London. I specialise in delivering accurate ad delivery, QA, reporting, and platform setup across digital and programmatic environments. I thrive on turning data into actionable insights and working cross-functionally with Sales, Account Management, and Finance to align pacing and revenue. I enjoy designing scalable processes, onboarding partners, and resolving delivery and reconciliation issues to improve campaign performance.

David McCurdy

Hi there! I'm David McCurdy, a Revenue and Ad Operations professional based in London. I specialise in delivering accurate ad delivery, QA, reporting, and platform setup across digital and programmatic environments. I thrive on turning data into actionable insights and working cross-functionally with Sales, Account Management, and Finance to align pacing and revenue. I enjoy designing scalable processes, onboarding partners, and resolving delivery and reconciliation issues to improve campaign performance.

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Hi there! I’m David McCurdy, a Revenue and Ad Operations professional based in London. I specialise in delivering accurate ad delivery, QA, reporting, and platform setup across digital and programmatic environments.

I thrive on turning data into actionable insights and working cross-functionally with Sales, Account Management, and Finance to align pacing and revenue. I enjoy designing scalable processes, onboarding partners, and resolving delivery and reconciliation issues to improve campaign performance.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Revenue Operations Manager at The Sporting News
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Built and maintained OSI pacing and EOC reporting frameworks. Applied Value CPM analysis across multiple regions. Aligned pacing and reporting with Sales, AM, and Finance teams. Investigated pacing and revenue discrepancies and resolved issues. Performed regular QA checks on delivery and reporting data.
Ad Operations Manager at Narrative Entertainment
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Onboarded new SSP and platform partners, expanding revenue opportunities. Designed pacing and delivery reports to improve campaign performance. Reduced financial discrepancies by improving reconciliation checks and QA processes. Strengthened JSON, VAST, and ads.txt compliance across campaigns. Monitored live campaigns and investigated delivery or reporting issues. Supported delivery across 30+ monthly campaigns.
Ad Operations Manager at VIDAA
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Managed global ad operations across CTV and device environments. Delivered QA testing across deep links and multiple TV models.
Senior Global Ad Operations Associate at Roku
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023
Activated direct-sold and programmatic deals via Roku OneView. Conducted cross-device QA testing across regions.
Senior Global Ad Operations Associate at WebMD
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2021
Delivered video, mobile, and display campaigns. Managed monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
Programmatic & Data Operations Manager at CNN International
April 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Optimised desktop, mobile, and video programmatic inventory. Drove yield and eCPM uplift through data analysis. Managed vendor and agency communications.
Various Roles in Ad Tech & Media at Multiple Employers (AD2One, Rocket Fuel, SAY Media, Crimson Publishing, QSoft, TNS World Panel, Lemon Traffic, Incentive Group)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2016
Early career roles across advertising technology, media, and market research.

Education

BA (Hons) Marketing & Advertising at London College of Communication
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
GNVQ Advanced in Business (Distinction) at Westminster College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet