David Keitel
About David Keitel
David Keitel is the Director of Infrastructure Engineering at Flock Freight, where he oversees the development of cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes and microservices. He has a background in software engineering and entrepreneurship, having previously worked at Qualcomm and co-founded Schenkando GmbH.
Work at Flock Freight
David Keitel serves as the Director of Infrastructure Engineering at Flock Freight. In this role, he oversees the development of a cloud-native infrastructure utilizing Kubernetes and microservices. His focus is on enhancing the developer experience and improving the reliability of the Flock Freight platform. Keitel's work is driven by a mission to create a more sustainable and efficient transportation system, aligning with the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Qualcomm
Before joining Flock Freight, David Keitel worked at Qualcomm as a Senior Linux Kernel Software Engineer from 2011 to 2017. During his six years in this role, he contributed to various projects in the Greater San Diego Area, gaining significant experience in software engineering and kernel development.
Career at Directangular
David Keitel was a Software Engineer and Partner at Directangular from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at the company lasted one year and took place in the Greater San Diego Area. This role allowed him to further develop his engineering skills and entrepreneurial experience.
Co-founder of Schenkando GmbH
David Keitel co-founded Schenkando GmbH in 2008, where he worked for one year in the Munich Area, Germany. This experience contributed to his diverse background in engineering and entrepreneurship, providing him with valuable insights into startup operations.
Education and Expertise
David Keitel studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, where he achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours). His educational background, combined with his professional experiences, equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices, particularly in machine learning, data, platform, DevEx, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).