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Top SchoolDavid Lacho is an engineering leader and researcher with a decade of experience building scalable full-stack systems and high-performing teams at startups and research institutions. He has led product engineering and platform work at Safety and Postscript, delivering patented features, real-time infrastructure, and secure supply-chain tooling while driving technical strategy and mentorship. Currently researching algorithmic harm and public policy at the University of Ottawa (PhD), he blends technical depth with social-justice-informed research to make systems more equitable. His background includes community-focused projects preserving Indigenous languages and knowledge through web platforms, showing a sustained interest in tech for cultural resilience. A visible 2SLGBTQIA+ advocate and ERG leader, he pairs inclusive leadership with hands-on execution across Python, cloud streaming, and CI/CD automation. Colleagues describe him as a pragmatic strategist who translates policy-aware research into production-grade engineering outcomes.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Master of Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General at The University of British Columbia
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Communication and Media Studies, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Communication and Media Studies at University of Ottawa
Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology
English, French, tok pisin, Spanish, German