David Dieruf

David Dieruf has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. David is currently working as a Developer Advocate at DataStax since January 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Developer Relations Manager at Platform9 Systems from April 2021 to January 2022.

From 2017 to 2021, David was employed at VMware, where they held the positions of Principal Product Marketing Manager for Tanzu and Platform Architect at Pivotal. As a Platform Architect, they worked as a pre and post-sales engineer, designing and selling cloud-native solutions while also supporting customers in their shift to agile development practices.

Before joining VMware, David worked as a Software Solutions Architect at Streamline Payments from January 2014 to March 2017. In this role, they developed a flagship software that offered merchants various payment processing and integration options.

From 2013 to 2015, David worked at Fall Line Motorsports as a Data Acquisition Specialist and Software Engineer, where they designed and maintained the electronics on an Audi R8 LMS race car.

Prior to that, they worked at Muscle Milk Pickett Racing as a Data Acquisition Specialist and Software Engineer from 2011 to 2013. Here, they managed the electronics on a Honda HPD ARX-03a LMP1 car, which won the American Le Mans Series overall championship in 2012.

David also has experience as an Owner and Software Engineer at KinSafe Computer Services from 2005 to 2011, where they specialized in commercial networking systems and software development.

Their other roles include working as a Software Engineer at Kindred Healthcare / Adecco Consulting from 2004 to 2005, and as a Data Acquisition Specialist at Dorricott Racing / RuSport from 2003 to 2005, where they led technology projects for race car electronics.

David started their career as a Software Engineer at MIR3 in 2001, where they played a crucial role in the design and development of emergency notification and response software.

Overall, David Dieruf's work experience showcases their expertise in various technical roles, including software engineering, data acquisition, and product marketing, with a focus on cloud-native solutions and advanced technologies.

David Dieruf attended Ballard High School from 1993 to 1996. David did not earn a degree or specialize in any particular field during their time there. In addition to their high school education, David has obtained several certifications. In October 2019, they received a Google Analytics Certification from Google. In December 2016, they earned a certification for completing the "Introduction to Data Science in Python" course from Coursera Course Certificates. In November of the same year, they also completed a course on "The R Programming Environment" and received a certification from Coursera Course Certificates. These certifications reflect their commitment to expanding their knowledge in data analytics and programming.