Dave Mundell
About Dave Mundell
Dave Mundell is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in front-end web application development and legacy system maintenance. He has worked at NWEA since 2017 and previously held positions at McLaren Software, contributing to various technologies including Node.js, React, and Java.
Work at NWEA
Dave Mundell has been employed at NWEA as a Senior Software Engineer since 2017. In this role, he contributes to the development of the organization's next generation RESTful API, utilizing Apigee for API management. His responsibilities also include working on an ETL application that is developed in Java, employing Spring and Hibernate frameworks to transform data from Postgres and MongoDB. His expertise in modern web technologies enhances NWEA's software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Dave Mundell studied at the University of Strathclyde, where he earned a BEng in Environmental Engineering from 1987 to 1991 and a BEng/Dipl Eng in Mechanical Engineering for one year in 1992. He furthered his education by obtaining an MSc in Information Technology Systems from 1995 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and development.
Background
Prior to his current position at NWEA, Dave Mundell worked at McLaren Software for a total of 18 years. He served as a Solution Developer from 1999 to 2010 and then as a Senior Developer from 2010 to 2017, both roles based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. His extensive experience in software development has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable to various technologies and systems.
Technical Skills
Dave Mundell employs OS X as his development environment and utilizes Git for code management. He specializes in developing single-page front-end web applications using Node.js, Babel, Webpack, and React components. Additionally, he utilizes Nuclear.js for state management in these applications. His involvement in maintaining legacy systems further demonstrates his technical capabilities with Postgres and MongoDB for data collation.