Summary
David Saeger is a seasoned technology leader and software engineer with 12 years of experience building secure, mission-focused digital systems for defense, intelligence, and humanitarian organizations. Currently a Supervisory IT Specialist at DCSA, he blends enterprise IT architecture, cybersecurity, and cloud strategy to sustain mission-critical applications and guide program-level technical decisions. His hands-on background spans full-stack development, serverless architectures, FastAPI APIs, GIS and geospatial platforms, and Terraform-driven AWS deployments developed at DDS, NGA, Kessel Run, and USAID. He has a track record of shipping high-impact projects—like an employment verification platform for Afghan SIV applicants and a COVID-19 symptom tracker for the military—while navigating security accreditation and operational constraints. Known for mentoring engineers and bridging policy with technical implementation, he favors open-source tooling and automation to accelerate delivery. Outside the office he pairs an MPA in environmental science and policy with deep geospatial roots, reflecting an unusual blend of policy, analytics, and production engineering.
12 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
MPA Environmental Sciene and Policy, MPA Environmental Sciene and Policy at Columbia | SIPA