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About me
I’m David, I enjoy learning about technology, building things, and figuring out how stuff works. Whether it’s programming, working on electronics, or experimenting with new tech, I love solving problems and making ideas come to life.
Outside of tech, I spend time working on cars, listening to music, and working on projects. I try to keep a balance between staying productive and just enjoying life as it comes.
I’m always open to learning new things and connecting with like-minded people, so feel free to reach out!
Certifications
- Technical Support Fundamentals - Google (2026-03-01)
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA (2025-08-14) View
- CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials - Cisco (2023-12-16) View
- CCNA: Introduction to Networks - Cisco (2023-10-21) View
- CompTIA Linux Pro - NCTC Class (2023-06-10)
- CompTIA Network Pro - NCTC Class (2023-01-15)
Technical Skills
Cybersecurity & Networking
- Cisco Routing & Switching (VLAN & VOIP)
- Networking & TCP/IP
- Desktop Virtualization
- Cryptography
Development & Tools
- ESP32, PlatformIO
- Linux, Docker, Windows, MacOS
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Node.js, MongoDB & MySQL
- n8n Workflow Automation
- API Integration & Development
- Webhook Configuration
Systems & Hardware
- Hardware Configuration (Desktop/Server)
- Point of Sale (POS) Systems
- System Administration
- 3D Modeling/Printing
Work Experience
Aug 2025 – Present
Southern Botanical
Automation & Systems Specialist- Designed and deployed 7 automation systems across Finance and Operations using n8n, Power Automate, and APIs, eliminating manual workflows and improving data accuracy
- Built an invoice processing and reconciliation pipeline integrating SharePoint, Aspire, and Acumatica with automated validation and routing
- Developed AR reconciliation automation converting lockbox PDFs into structured data, cross-referencing invoices via API, and generating Excel reports
- Engineered automated reporting systems (P&L, driver safety, payment fees) to aggregate and distribute business-critical data
- Built and maintained a self-hosted n8n automation platform on Ubuntu VPS with centralized monitoring and error handling.
May 2026 – Present
Kodiak
Autonomous Fleet Specialist- Support the operation and reliability of autonomous trucking systems
- Monitor fleet performance, troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, and provide insights to improve system stability
- Work within Linux environments using command-line tools while managing operational data and documentation
- Assist with SOP development to improve efficiency and consistency across fleet operations.
June 2022 – April 2026
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Salesperson- Generated over $2.5 million in annual sales, consistently ranking in the top 10% of the department
- Developed an Excel-based automation tool (VBA) to track and manage sales team operations ("early outs"), now adopted by management across the department
- Designed and implemented a data-driven customer outreach system, increasing protection plan revenue by 120%+ per salesperson and improving team performance
- Created internal tools and workflows to streamline sales processes, improving efficiency and enabling scalable team adoption.
Oct 2024 – Sept 2025
GP Clothing, LLC
Lead Backend Developer- Engineered a secure NFC validation system processing 10,000+ monthly scans
- Developed a scalable Node.js/Express backend with MongoDB integration and real-time sync
- Implemented multi-factor authentication and comprehensive security measures.
May 2020 – April 2022
Genti's Ristorante Italiano
Technical Support Specialist- Implemented and configured the restaurant's POS system, installed EMV payment devices, and optimized the online ordering system to improve customer experience and increase sales.