David McElroy

Software Engineer / Social Entrepreneur

damcelroy@gmail.com
(614)642-8677

Education

Masters, Computer Engineering

Florida Atlantic University
1993

BS, Engineering(CIS)

University of Florida
High Honors
1986

Languages

  • English (Native)
  • Spanish (Novice)

Interests

About Me

I'm a self-proclaimed Social Entrepreneur and "idea" person. I've been described as a "computer nerd with a personality". My purpose in life is to use my experience and skills to solve technical problems in the pursuit of helping others, help themselves. While putting myself through college I managed to graduate with High Honors and while having a Masters degree in Computer Engineering is "nice to have", having 40 years of experience in software development and dealing with clients, customers and stakeholders is more important. I love to learn and can pickup any technology, software tool/language/methodology/etc. quicker than most.

Software Engineering/Project Management - My software engineering and project management experience includes full-stack software development, telecommunications, satellite communications, custom IVR, wireless information services (EMBARC, iKno), micro-controllers, desktop apps, mobile apps, web sites, information retrieval, storage, analysis and delivery services, security services, encryption technologies, and much more...
Cloud Computing - My experience in all phases and aspects of software development and cloud computing is vast and constantly evolving. I thrive on providing solutions using "cloud technology" (I prefer AWS) and I firmly believe "private cloud computing architecture" is the future. I prefer "web apps" over traditional desktop apps. I prefer to use "Rapid Prototyping" methods to get solutions into the hands of stakeholders quickly in order to get valuable feedback as early in the process as possible. For UI/UX I prefer to use React and Dynamic component architectures.
Value-Added Leadership - I have experience in Negoatiating Large Contrats, Team Building, Client Relations, Training & Support, Business & IT Planning and Vendor Management.
Strengths - My greatest strength is my ability to come up with ideas while pursuing a strong desire to solve problems with "outside the box" thinking. Tell me what you need and I'll find solutions based on your goals and needs as quickly and efficiently as possible while keeping security, cost and quality concerns paramount. I will typically create software tools to improve processes that are inefficient.
Weaknesses - My greatest weakness is my tendency to get bored. I'm not proud of this "weakness"; however, I believe it can actually be a strength with the right group of people. I prefer to hand off projects and move onto "new ideas" as quickly as possible to keep the creative "juices" flowing.
Motivation - I put helping people over making money and believe strongly in practicing gratitude, paying it forward and giving before you get with honor and integrity.

Career Profile

Since 1993 I've been a business owner, independant consultant, CTO and Social Entrepreneur. I've held several management positions, negotiated large contracts and created many software products and services.

Consultant  - Kim LaMontagne

2021

Full-Stack Technical Support at a CTO level

  • Responsble for architecture, design and development of a Web App for an online Mental Health Awarness training program
  • Backend architecture using AWS (Cognito, DynamoDB, Gateway API, etc)
  • UI/UX using React

Consultant  - LeaseWatch

2021

Full-Stack Technical Support at a CTO level

  • Responsble for architecture, design and development of a Web App for an exclusive, comprehensive lease administration solution
  • Backend architecture using AWS (Cognito, DynamoDB, Gateway API, etc)
  • UI/UX using React

Consultant  - BuildYourClub.com

2021

Full-Stack Technical Support at a CTO level

  • Consultation - architecture & design of a Web App to help assess clubs and determine what services they need
  • Backend architecture using AWS (Cognito, DynamoDB, Gateway API, etc)

CTO/Founder  - Pay It Forward Board

2021

Full-Stack Technical Support

  • Responsble for architecture, design and development of a Web App to allow people to donate items and services
  • Backend architecture using AWS (Cognito, DynamoDB, Gateway API, etc)
  • UI/UX using HTML5/CSS/jQuery
  • Used by HolliBlu to offer a rewards program to Nurses

Chief Architect, Founder  - Secure Discovery Solutions, LLC

2006 - 2021

Responsible for Business Management & Software architecture, design, development, maintenance and support of a suite of Desktop, Mobile and Web Applications, internal tools, billing system and more

  • Created architecture for Secure Document/Information Management Solutions for attorneys and accountants.
  • Managed R&D of various technologies including proprietary secure plugin architecture, API, SDK, database and cloud computing services.
  • Primary focus on technologies that secure information during acquisition, transit, storage, analysis and distribution across private and public networks.
  • Full Stack Development - UI/UX (React, WinForms/C#, Eectron), Server-less Backend (AWS with custom API and unique DB architecture)
  • Collaborative Web Portal - clients able to securely gather, store, find, manage and share sensitive information via desktop and mobile devices.
  • Custom Billing System based on a unique business model.

Consultant   - Securit-e-Doc (SDOC)

2004 - 2005
Securit-e-Doc (SDOC)

Created/Managed suite of Digital & Information Rights Management Products.

  • Used to create, track, control and secure sensitive information while in transit, while in storage and while being used on a remote recipient's machine.
  • Managed suite of client side APIs to interface with proprietary server based security products.

CTO/Founder  - Enterprise Security Products

2002 - 2004
Enterprise Security Products

Created/Managed suite of security related software products (eSP) to assist employers in securing sensitive information, monitoring computer activity and detecting policy violations.

  • Enabled corporations to be proactive rather than the traditional reactive approach.
  • Used wired/wireless technologies to notify appropriate individuals when a violation is triggered.
  • Established & maintained strategic partnerships, vendor & developer relations, APIs, SDKs.

Consultant  - Motorola

1994 - 2001
Motorola

Successfully marketed, proposed, presented, negotiated and obtained large contracts with Motorola.

  • Created/Managed the iKno project - added value to one/two-way paging devices.
  • Web portal allowed end users to manage info feeds (e.g., sports, finance, etc.) via the Internet.
  • Paging carriers were able to customize info packages via SDK - OTA programming allowing delivery at predefined times, on-demand, advertising and 2-way information services.
  • Created/Managed extensive Monitoring and Management GUI application to monitor iKno servers all around the world.
  • Able to send alarms to wireless devices and allowed two-way communication to perform various tasks if needed.
  • Created/Managed several technologies for the gathering, storage, retrieval, processing and delivery of information services to a wide variety of wired and wireless devices.
  • Worked internally towards ISO-9001 certification.

Consultant/Project Manager  - Motorola EMBARC

1993 - 1994
Motorola, EMBARC

Created unique software tools to replace several expensive off-the-shelf tools used by Motorola.

  • Provided solution called EMBARC Information Center which tied sales, vendors, inventory control, shipping, receiving & customer care together using a single GUI and db architecture.
  • Designed and developed several wireless data applications for Motorola paging devices.
  • Provided solution to problems associated with the reliable transfer of sensitive financial and other data via paging.
  • Provided solution to allow clients access to information services via a Voice Response Unit.

Skills & Proficiency

Software R&D Python AWS javscript Node.js jQuery Angular IOS Ruby HTML5/CSS .NET C# OSX Postgres SQL Windows React Android

Software R&D

Amazon Web Services

Javascript & jQuery

React, Node.js

HTML5 & CSS

.NET C#

Electron

A more complete list is available on request.

Personal Projects

I'm very interested in helping others help themselves. Some topics that are of particular interest include alternative energy, sustainable living, natural healing:

  • Yourganics - A Garden in Every Home, sustainability
  • Health, Wealth, Service - Help others help themselves and others
  • Mobile Tiny Houses - quick, affordable, safe, temporary housing
  • Taming Your Monkey Mind - what every "idea" person needs
  • Second Chance Software - reduce recidivism
Second Chance Software - In the late 1990s I started a project called Second Chance Software. The goal was to help:
  • reduce the recidivism rate in the State of Florida,
  • reduce an inmates overall cost of incarnation,
  • help inmates' families and victims financially
  • provide a trust fund for the inmate so when they got out of prison they received more than a set of clothes and a bus ticket.
In 1999, my grandmother, Mary Jean Adams, received the Keeps on Ticking Award from Gov. Lawton Chiles. She received her college degree at the age of 86. At the Avon Park Correctional Institution, she inmates prepare for the world outside. I visited her at the prison and spoke with the inmates in her classes. It was clear to me that many of them would be released one day without the computer skills they needed and desired. I visited a conference in Texas and became disillusioned with the process when the companies that participated were only intested in profit.
A Garden in Every Home - What is better than Organic? The answer is Yourganic....growing your own organic fruits, vegetables and herbs. Over the past several years I've been designing an indoor/outdoor modularized garden system that requires no electricity, pumps, chemicals or high maintenance. These gardens are low cost, make use of reusable materials and are very easy to setup and maintain. Yourganics.com contains online resources and links for Green and Sustainable Living.
Health, Wealth, Service - I believe in Health, Wealth, Service. In order to be of service to as many people as possible you have to have your health (mind, body, spirit) and wealth (financial, people, resources, knowledge).
Mobile Tiny Houses - In my spare time I'm designing alternative, high-tech , mobile, all season Tiny Houses using SIP (structurally insulated panels) that can be erected in a matter of an hour or two (without tools) and provide enough space to fit a small family.
Taming Your Monkey Mind - As an "idea person" I find it difficult at times to stay focus. Life can be distracting and unpredictable. Staying focused on what's important in life can be difficult at time. I'm working on a web app to help people like me stay focused by "taming (training) their Monkey Mind".
Natural Healing - A few years ago I came across a product called MMS (Miracle Mineral Solution). MMS was discovered as a cure for Maleria and has received both praise and controversy as any "natural" healing method would. I personally used MMS for many health related issues. It works. My research led me to resources which opened my eyes. The shear number of chemicals we allow into our bodies is unimaginable. Someting as simple as deodorant can contain harmful chemicals that cause cancer. I decided to start making my own (yourganic) low cost, natural, organic deodorant, toothpaste, moisturizer and more. I hope to help others make their own health and beauty products. My goal is to show everyone how to make their own products. Should they decide to purchase a product then I would use the "Buy One, Give One" business model. For every product purchased another will be given to someone in need.
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