David Lochridge

Albuquerque, NM · (505) 803-3839 · David.R.Lochridge@gmail.com

With a wealth of experience a well-rounded background, I'm confident I can bring a tailored solution to you, whether it's as simple as a one-page website, or as complex as a full array of microservices, all deployed and configured for redundancy. With our changing world, modern considerations such as cybersecurity and cost fall right into my wheelhouse, letting you deploy whatever solution you need securely and within your budget.

In my spare time, I enjoy a mixed bag of hobbies. I spend time away from my desk active, competing in Scottish Heavy Athletics and Olympic Weightlifting, or hiking and birdwatching. I enjoy making things, and spend indoors time cooking, woodworking, and machining. For leisure, I read, learn languages both software and foreign, and play bagpipes and classical guitar.

B.Sc. in Computer Science

University of New Mexico
May 2014

Software Tester

Baker Hughes, Inc
June 2009 - August 2013

Worked in a small team testing JewelSuite, a large reservoir modeling desktop application.

  • Documented test findings and worked with customers and developers to reproduce, isolate, and fix issues
  • Collected data for and created software stability and performance report every year
  • Automated software tests through TestComplete

Software Developer

CAANES
August 2013 - May 2014

Worked with a team of developers in writing RiskSense, a security vulnerability organization and remediation tool.

  • Wrote Java Spring modules to support a web interface
  • Wrote data importers for third-party security scanners including Nessus and Nexpose
  • Collected data to support internal research projects

Software Developer

SAIC, Inc
June 2014 - August 2015

Worked on a small team of developers, maintaining a large number of web applications for Sandia National Laboratories.

  • Directly interfaced with Sandia National Laboratories employees to gather requirements and deliver applications
  • Improved and maintained existing projects, from core technologies such as access control, to user facing applications such as Health, Safety, and Environment incident tracking and internal accounting software
  • Primary contact for non-Ruby on Rails projects

Principal Software

Systems Engineer

Sandia National Laboratories
August 2015 - November 2022

Delivered non-traditional High Powered Computing solutions to internal and external customers.

  • Technical lead for a team managing over 200 servers between classified and unclassified cloud environments
  • Architected and deployed kubernetes clusters
  • Educated and guided software engineers in designing for and using cutting-edge technologiesEducated and guided software engineers in designing for and using cutting-edge technologies
  • Wrote custom tooling to allow effective management of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments

Senior Systems

Engineering Analyst

MGIC, Inc
November 2022 - Present

Worked at modernizing and improving DevOps practices for cost efficiency and disaster recovery.

  • Used Puppet, Ansible, and Terraform to deliver cost-effective and robust infrastructure
  • Improved security stance in AWS and on-premise deployments
  • Helped unify deployment strategies, allowing for better team coordination and economies of scale

Owner

Lochridge Software & Services
February 2016 - Present

Developer-for-hire, implementing web and mobile solutions.

  • Implemented a number of web features for clients, from authentication and OAuth2 to frontend graph displays
  • Maintained and updated websites hosted for clients
  • Advised on current and suggested use of technologies, helping cut costs and simplify future management
  • Worked with a large array of technologies, including PaaS and traditional web hosting, Point of Sales, ticketing systems, and CNC