David is driven by a passion for discovery and believes that innovation thrives on collaboration and continuous learning. As a recognized thought leader, he contributes to industry advancements through conferences, open-source projects and strategic partnerships. With over 15 years of experience, David has deep expertise in software development, cloud platforms, and designing cutting-edge systems. Known for mentoring fellow technical leaders, he plays a key role in fostering growth and excellence across the organization. Outside of work, David is a hands-on creator, enjoying 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, and woodworking in the small town of Floyd, VA with his wife and four kids. His love for making reflects his innovative spirit—always exploring and pushing boundaries.
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Dec 16, 2025 · 6 min read · 🎮: https://night-shift.magician.dev My youngest came to me and said, “Let’s build a game, Dad.” And in under two hours, we had a game built and published for others to enjoy. This blog post goes through the experience and points out some of the re...
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Dec 1, 2025 · 9 min read · Background As with many of the things I learn, I get just enough training to be dangerous and then use practical side projects to actually get my hands dirty. If you haven’t seen my interactive Christmas trees or the Pumpkin King, those are examples ...
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Apr 8, 2025 · 3 min read · It started with a simple question from my youngest son: “What Simpsons character would you be?” We tossed around a few guesses, laughing about whether I was more of a Homer or a Ned, and then I flipped the question back at him. That’s when the lightb...
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Jan 6, 2025 · 5 min read · Over the holiday break I started on something new. I always build something to learn something, it's just how I best learn. So I wanted to learn about some of the new extensions to apple health, realtime notifications, etc. I also wanted to play with...
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Oct 1, 2024 · 2 min read · It’s spooky season, and I’m kicking off Inktober a little differently this year. I'm calling it "Huetober," and you’re in for a treat—literally. For those unfamiliar, Inktober is a yearly challenge where artists create ink drawings based on daily pr...
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