David Smith
Technology Advisor at Freelance
Sandy, Utah, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolDavid Smith is a seasoned lighting designer and technology advisor with 11+ years blending creative design, hands-on electrical engineering, and education. He has led freelance and institutional projects—from theatrical pageants and studios to product-focused roles at City Theatrical—and brings deep expertise in wireless lighting, LED systems, DMX/RDM, and power diagnostics. As an adjunct professor and current USITT Technology Advisor, he crafts training materials and mentors peers, translating complex technical systems into teachable practice. Based in Sandy, Utah, he pairs an MFA in Dramatic Arts Design with practical master-electrician experience, making him a go-to resource for design teams and technical crews alike. An underappreciated strength: he bridges theatrical artistry and electronics repair, enabling creative visions to survive real-world production constraints.
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
The University of UtahMFA, Dramatic Arts Design, MFA, Dramatic Arts Design at University of ConnecticutAssociates Degree, Science, Associates Degree, Science at Utah Valley University
Github Skills (50)
octoprint10
timers10
2factor10
tuya10
firmware10
mqtt10
printer10
authentication10
adaptor10
ota10
sms10
hardware10
knx10
security10
ruby10
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
ld3300/klipper
Feb 2020 - Aug 2022
Klipper is a 3d-printer firmware
Contributions:140 pushes, 51 branches, 1 tag in 2 years 6 months
3d-printer-firmwareoctoprintsd-cardfirmware3d-printer
ld3300/Klipper_Configs
Mar 2020 - Jul 2024
Contributions:5 pushes, 1 branch, 1 comment in 4 years 4 months
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