David Pettifor
Research Software Engineering Manager at Notre Dame Center for Research Computing
Goshen, Indiana, United States
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Top SchoolDavid Pettifor is a Research Software Engineering Manager with 12 years of experience building and leading teams that deliver research-focused web and mobile applications, databases, and computational tools. Based in Goshen, Indiana, he has progressed through hands-on roles at the University of Notre Dame into management, overseeing two developer teams, mentoring engineers, and managing project budgets and assignments. He brings deep expertise in server and database administration and Django-based deployments, paired with a proven ability to translate complex research requirements into maintainable production systems. Known for fostering individual growth and removing technical roadblocks, he balances people leadership with continued technical stewardship. His academic background includes a Master's in Computer Science from Notre Dame, underscoring his blend of research sensitivity and practical engineering.
12 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Master’s Degree, Computer Science, Master’s Degree, Computer Science at University of Notre DameBachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at Indiana University South Bend
Spanish, English
Github Skills (1)
javascript6
Github contributions (2)
lightningmanic/scarab
Aug 2013 - Jul 2019
Contributions:10 commits, 6 pushes in 6 years
javascriptmotiongameadventure-game
lightningmanic/lightningmanic.github.io
Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
Contributions:4 commits, 4 pushes in 1 day
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