David Hickman
About David Hickman
David Hickman is a Senior Software Engineer at WP Engine in Austin, Texas, with extensive experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) across various roles and organizations.
Current Role at WP Engine
David Hickman currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at WP Engine, based in the Austin, Texas Area. His role involves working on software development projects that drive company initiatives forward. With extensive experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), David's expertise contributes significantly to the technological advancements at WP Engine.
Professional Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
David Hickman has extensive experience in GIS, having held multiple roles across various organizations. He worked as a Systems Analyst V - Geospatial Application Developer at the Texas Natural Resources Information System from 2017 to 2018 in Austin, Texas. Additionally, he served as an Application Developer II - GIS at the City of Boulder for 10 months in 2016. His role as a GIS Analyst 2 at Texas Department of Transportation spanned four years from 2012 to 2016, and he also worked as a GIS Analyst 2 at CivilTech Engineering, Inc. from 2011 to 2012 in Cypress, Texas.
Earlier Career Roles
David Hickman began his professional journey with several internships and entry-level roles that provided foundational experience. In 2011, he interned as a GIS Intern at the Texas General Land Office for three months followed by a Planner 1 internship at the City of Austin during 2010 for two months. Before transitioning into the GIS field, he worked as a Teacher at Hays CISD in Kyle, Texas from 2007 to 2009, and as a Testing Specialist at the University of Texas at Austin from 2005 to 2007.
Educational Background
David Hickman holds a Master of Science degree in Geography from Texas State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. His educational background provided a strong foundation for his career in software engineering and GIS.