David Niedzielski
About David Niedzielski
David Niedzielski is an Expert Software Engineer at TomTom with extensive experience in high-performance computing, compiler optimization, and geo-spatial web application development.
Current Position at TomTom
David Niedzielski is currently an Expert Software Engineer at TomTom. He has been with the company since 2009, working out of the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. In this role, he employs his extensive expertise in geo-spatial web application development using technologies such as Leaflet and Turf. He also specializes in GIS backend development, leveraging frameworks like Spring and Camel.
Previous Roles at USAA and Southwestern Bell Telecom
David Niedzielski held the position of Associate IT Technical Fellow at USAA from 1988 to 2008, operating out of the San Antonio, Texas Area. Before that, he managed Data Center Operations at Southwestern Bell Telecom for 9 years, starting in 1979. These roles provided him with significant experience in IT operations and technical development.
Educational Background
David Niedzielski earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from Massey University, focusing on parallelizing compiler theory and scientific application performance optimization. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Trinity University. His academic journey emphasizes his strong foundation in theoretical computer science and discrete mathematics.
Publications and Patents
David Niedzielski has published work in high-performance computing and compiler optimization. His research contributions, particularly those involving state-of-the-art compiler optimization techniques, have been recognized in academic circles. Additionally, he holds a list of US software patents, showcasing his innovative contributions to the field of software engineering.
Technical Expertise
David Niedzielski has extensive experience in system administration on Unix systems, particularly Linux and AIX, using Python and BASH scripts. He is also skilled in customizing the Sphinx Search engine. His work with geo-spatial data formats like Open Street Map, Sensis, and PSMA highlights his deep expertise in GIS technologies.