Principal Systems Engineer

Building Digital Excellence
Through Innovation

Expert insights on DevOps, cloud architecture, and modern development practices. Helping teams build better software through automation and best practices.

About Me

I'm David Childs, a Consulting Systems Engineer with over a decade of experience helping organizations optimize their technology infrastructure. My journey in tech began early, and that childhood curiosity has evolved into a career focused on solving complex enterprise challenges.

As a Consulting Systems Engineer, I specialize in architecting solutions that bridge the gap between business objectives and technical capabilities. Whether it's orchestrating cloud migrations, implementing AI-driven automation, or redesigning system architectures, I bring a strategic approach to technology transformation that delivers measurable results.

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Writing & Projects

I write about technology, systems engineering, and share insights from my experience in the field.

Infrastructure & DevOps

Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code

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AI & Machine Learning

LLMs, prompt engineering, and practical AI implementation

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AI Business Strategy

AI transformation, automation, and business optimization strategies

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Fundraising Guide from Pre-Seed to Series A

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Let's Work Together

Looking for expert guidance on your technical infrastructure? I'm here to help.