# David Summers

> Software Engineer II at AMPEX Data Systems

Location: Livermore, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/davidsummers

I’m a Software Engineer who loves building reliable systems—whether it’s optimizing C++ code, designing algorithms, or helping a team ship something we’re proud of. I’m big on clear communication, leading by action, solving problems collaboratively, and writing code that makes life easier for the next engineer who touches it.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me serving at my local church, watching football, or working on small side projects (like my football analytics project). Always happy to connect and talk tech, faith, or football!

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer II @ Ampex Data Systems
Jan 2024 – Present | Hayward, California, United States

### Software Engineer @ Ampex Data Systems
Jan 2023 – Present | Hayward, California, United States
- Developed and maintained embedded data recorders using C++ and Red Hat Linux
- Completed major projects, creating new systems with new functionality while also optimizing existing code across a codebase supporting over 20 different systems
- Designed and implemented a new command line interface using XML to handle requests and responses with data recorders
- Created functions for the command line interface, including a multithreaded solution to maintain system heartbeat and recorder uptime
- Implemented a token bucket algorithm for data recorders to manage and throttle command inputs, preventing system overload and ensuring stable operation
- Achieved 100% code coverage in unit testing using Google Test for all class functions
- Lead a team of engineers in developing Supplier Data Requirements List (SDRL) documentation for a project, encompassing UML diagrams, design descriptions, and requirements
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and project managers, to align on project goals and requirements
Met with customers to discuss product design, requirements, and functionality, ensuring alignment and satisfaction

### New Student Programs Intern @ California Baptist University
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Riverside, California, United States
- Planning events for new students which build community on campus
- Guiding student leaders as they teach classes to new students
- Creating a good community on campus and serving the needs of students on campus

### Full Stack Software Engineer @ eWaste Sonoma
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Sonoma, California, United States
- Autonomously developed a functioning application using React Native to streamline employee workflow
- Created over 15 unique pages for the application using CSS styling, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing user experience
- Utilized Amazon Web Services to create and manage a MySQL database which stores client and employee data
- Developed a serverless backend system for the application using AWS Lambda, Node.js, and Express.js, resulting in a faster and more scalable solution for handling user requests
- Created a REST API using AWS Lambda and API Gateway with 20 endpoints to enable efficient communication between the front-end and back-end systems
- Leveraged Expo and XCode to thoroughly test and debug the application, utilizing the iOS simulator to ensure seamless functionality and user experience
- Collaborated with a team of three to create an efficient and cost-effective solution, resulting in significant cost and time savings for the company

### First Year Experience Leader @ California Baptist University
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Riverside, California, United States
- Lead freshman students through a course which will help familiarize them with the schools’ resources and functionality
- Use social skills to help students engage and learn to work together with their peers
- Work as a team with a partner to manage classes and events for students to help lead them through
 their first semester of college

### Cashier Customer Service @ Chipotle Mexican Grill
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Dublin, California, United States

### Assistant Cashier @ Costco Wholesale
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Livermore, California, United States


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
California Baptist University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/david-summers5

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Last updated: 2026-04-10