Summary
Kyel David is a seasoned technology leader and current CTO based in Pasay, Philippines, with 12 years of hands-on experience in software engineering, solution architecture, and DevOps. He has repeatedly built and scaled teams and cloud-native systems from ground zero to production, notably driving serverless microservices, event-driven architectures, and standardized DevSecOps practices in banking and fintech. Known for shortening delivery timelines through reusable boilerplates and automation, he has cut development time by around 30% in multiple roles while also ensuring shift-left security and robust business continuity planning. Kyel blends strategic oversight with coding craftsmanship—continuing to implement non-critical path modules himself to validate designs and mentor teams. His background spans startups, enterprise fintech, and freelance AWS/serverless engagements, giving him a pragmatic balance of cost-conscious architecture and operational reliability. He also teaches and formalized curricula on NoSQL and functional programming, underscoring a commitment to developing engineering talent.
12 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
BS Computer Science Software Engineering, BS Computer Science Software Engineering at iACADEMY - Makati City
English