Hi there, my name is Dave and I’m a jack-of-all-trades (well, at least when it comes to the tech world).
I’m a coder working with Python and data, using all the coolest open source tools on Linux.
I use the high-paying skill that is coding to fund my endeavors in trading and investing with the ultimate goal to break free from the matrix.
I also believe that anyone can and should learn how to code and understand how the internet and web technologies work. It’s an essential part of being a well-rounded, tech-savvy human in today’s world.
Self-taught
I’m a self-taught programmer who has been tinkering with all things tech for many, many years. It all started with running Debian Linux on my desktop (and later, laptop) – back in the day, it wasn’t always easy to get all the hardware working perfectly, so I had to do a lot of hacking and scripting to get everything up and running. From there, I taught myself how to set up web servers and run websites, including databases.
My first professional IT job was as an eCommerce manager, setting up a web shop for a fashion company. But I quickly realized that I was more of a craftsman than a manager, so I moved on to jobs where I could actually work on software (see my Linkedin profile for more details). Over the years, I’ve worked with a variety of stacks and technologies, including:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Vb-script
- C#
- Java
- Ruby
- SQL
- XML
- XSLT
- Bash
- Windows server
- Linux server
- Docker
- Python
- and many more.
You could say I’m a full-stack developer – I’ve got experience with everything!
I’ve also worked with various frameworks like:
- Django
- Pyramid
- Flask
- Bootstrap
- AngularJS
- EmberJS
- and VueJS.
Right now, I’m focusing mainly on back-end work using Python and PostgreSQL. In my day job, I deal with a lot of data and I build data ingestion and processing pipelines, APIs, and front-ends on a dockerized / kubernetes infrastructure. It’s a lot of fun and I’m always learning new things!
Learn how to code
There is a lot of free online content that will help you yo Learn How To Code. I have produced some as well.
I have a free mini course here on my blog: Learn How To Code with Python
And I also have a coding playlist on my Youtube channel for you to check out..
Questions?
If you are interested in a career in coding and / or you have any questions, then the best way to contact me is to reach out on Linkedin. I am always willing to help out coders or consult with potential clients.
