Summary
David Grashton is a Senior Technical Escalations Engineer based in Oakland with seven years of hands-on experience turning raw data into actionable insights and robust customer solutions. Currently at Datadog after roles in solutions engineering and technical program management, he blends hands-on coding (Java, SQL, JavaScript, C++, Bash) with deep customer engagement to resolve complex production issues. His background in eCommerce systems and inventory operations gives him a practical, data-driven perspective on observability and performance problems that many engineers lack. David’s work is informed by formal training in object-oriented programming and a liberal arts BA, enabling clear communication of technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders. He’s comfortable in fast-moving environments, debugging across stacks and automating repetitive tasks to free teams for higher-value work.
7 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Programming, Computer Programming at Laney College
University of California Santa Cruz
Certificate Object Oriented Programming, Certificate Object Oriented Programming at Dakota State University