Hey there, I'm David! 👋

🚀 Engineering Manager & Full-Stack AI Developer

"If it didn't ship, it didn't happen"

🌟 About Me

I'm a versatile leader and developer, driving AI initiatives at GitLab. My expertise spans from frontend development to AI infrastructure, blending technical depth with strategic leadership.

• 🧠 AI Infrastructure Architect
• 🐍 Python & LLM Specialist
• 🎭 Frontend to Backend Polyglot
• 🚢 Delivery-Focused Engineering Manager

🏆 Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• 🤖 Spearheading GitLab's AI evolution: Duo Workflow, Duo Chat, and AI Framework
• 🛡️ Leading Model Validation and AI Framework teams
• 🌉 Architecting GitLab's AI Infrastructure and AI Gateway
• 🏗️ Designing and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines for AI systems
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Managing multiple high-impact teams across the AI spectrum

💼 Technical Expertise

• AI & Machine Learning: Large Language Models, AI Frameworks, Model Validation
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes, CI/CD, AI Gateway, Scalable Systems
• Backend: Python, RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture
• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Modern JavaScript
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD

🛠️ Tech Stack

💼 Leadership Philosophy

I believe in being an approachable manager and a human-first leader. My focus is on empowering teams to innovate, deliver, and grow in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

📫 Let's Connect!

💡 "The advance of AI is the story of turning the impossible into the commonplace." - David O'Regan