Dave Thompson
Software Engineer, Project Manager, and cto in Rancho Cordova, CA
Dave Thompson
Software Engineer, Project Manager, and cto in Rancho Cordova, CA
A seasoned software leader, systems architect, and impact strategist who’s delivered results at every level—from Fortune 500 giants like Starbucks to high-growth startups and advocacy movements.
My specialty is aligning technology with purpose: whether building front-end web apps, backend systems, leading dev teams, or engineering digital campaigns that actually move people.
Highlights:
- Fortune 500 Results: Led cross-functional multinational engineering teams rebuilding their retail store inventory management system, connecting legacy systems with modern web technology solutions, empowering them to streamline an old and disconnected DOS-based software to a singular, highly scalable and seamless internationalized and browser-based solution.
- Startup Acceleration: Built a full book publishing pipeline and digital strategy that catapulted an unknown author onto international bestseller lists and appearances on national media, including The View.
- Tech for Social Impact: Designed and deployed an advocacy tech stack using WordPress, CiviCRM, marketing automation, and content systems that reached and globally influenced thousands of conservative ministers and leaders—fostering greater understanding and inclusion of gay people in their faith communities.
I’m currently available for:
- Fractional CTO or Product/Tech Lead roles
- Tech stack audits or rebuilds for startups and nonprofits
- Strategic software development, content infrastructure, and growth tooling
Let’s bring your mission to life—beautifully, scalably, and with integrity.