Dave Kaplan is a skilled software engineer with extensive experience in game programming and IT consulting. Currently serving as a Software Engineer II at Meteorcomm since June 2021, Kaplan previously worked at IllFonic as a Game Programmer, where expertise in C++, Visual Studio, and Unreal Engine was applied to create complex UI elements using Blueprint and C++. Additional experience includes roles in inventory control at Amazon, IT consulting for small businesses, and teaching assistantship at the University of Washington Tacoma. Kaplan holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Washington Tacoma and has a diverse educational background in computer science, applied mathematics, and engineering.