Dave graduated from Limerick School of Art in Ireland with a degree in Graphic Design before completing a Masters Degree in Film Studies and Production at University College Dublin. In 2007, Dave moved to London and began working for Envy post-production. In 2010, he joined Nexus Studios to work as an Editor. Dave now heads up the Edit Department and has edited commercials for Honda, Coca-Cola, Apple, Audi, Google, Meta, Formula1, Android, EE, WaterAid, Macy’s and the BBC - including the Bafta award-winning Tokyo Olympics Promo “Let’s Go There!”, and Bafta award winning Winter Olympics campaign; “The Fearless Are Here”. Dave has also edited the Gorillaz’s “Cracker Island”, ‘Silent Runnings’ and ‘Skinny Ape’ music videos and directed 'Making Of' and ‘Behind the Scenes’ content films for numerous high-profile projects. In 2023, Dave was invited to judge the D&AD Awards for a second time.