Resume

David Fekke

AI/ML Engineer

david@fekke.com | Jacksonville, FL | linkedin.com/in/davidfekke | github.com/davidfekke

Technical Skills

  • Languages: Python, C, C# .NET, Obj-C, Swift, SwiftUI, Java, Kotlin, Apex, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL
  • Tools/Libraries: TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Hugging Face, SQLite, Node.js
  • Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, Azure SQL, MySQL
  • Core Machine Learning: Supervised and Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Ensemble Methods
  • Deep Learning: Deep Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Model Training and Optimization
  • NLP and Generative AI: Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Generative AI
  • Certifications: Commercial Pilot, ASMEL, Remote Pilot

Technical Projects

February 2026

Independent/Personal Project Exam Score | Lead | github.com/davidfekke/individual-capstone-davidfekke

  • Created a traditional machine learning model for predicting exam scores of students.
  • Used an EDA process to find the best labels and features for predicting the target value.
  • Built a scaler and regression model with a classification model using Scikit-learn.
May 2026

Fullstack Academy Capstone Smart City | CNN Lead | vibetastrophe.com | github.com/davidfekke/final-capstone-vibetastrophe-consulting

  • Worked on a team project to develop five machine learning models for Smart City to evaluate causes of traffic accidents.
  • Built a neural network and a convolutional neural network using transfer learning and TensorFlow to predict potholes in uploaded images.
  • Built and deployed a live web app using a Docker container on DigitalOcean for the final project with all five models.

Experience

October 2025 - Present

Consultant Software Engineer | Banner Health | Phoenix, AZ

  • Helped plan and document new microservices using Kubernetes on AWS EKS.
  • Added new enrollment integration to existing legacy Azure functions and microservices.
  • Performed PR reviews for .NET, Angular, Blazor, React, Express, and Python applications.
May 2024 - September 2025

Application Architect | Pragmatic Works | Green Cove Springs, FL

  • Application Architect for an on-demand learning application with video training, test taking, and AI-based mentoring.
  • Added live streaming to the platform through the Mux video provider.
  • Added full-text search and Azure Vector-based AI search to the platform.
  • Added a feature that incorporated LLM-based summarization of video transcripts.
  • Built a Next.js prototype for replacing the existing front-end.
January 2024 - May 2024

Contractor | Trade Hounds | Boston, MA

  • Contract software development for upgrading a React Native application used by workers in the trades.
  • Upgraded React Native from version 0.68.5 to 0.73.5.
  • Helped identify and upgrade JavaScript and native modules for improved performance and reliability.
  • Worked with the development team to improve best practices and development standards for new features.
June 2022 - January 2024

Staff iOS Engineer | Bill.com | San Jose, CA

  • Developed a brand new mobile app based on current iOS technologies for Bill.com users.
  • Helped integrate native and React Native applications into a single code base.
  • Part of a team that rewrote the native iOS app using SwiftUI, Combine, and Apollo GraphQL with feature modules.
  • Implemented configurable features using Firebase Remote Config.
  • Developed CI/CD solutions for automated testing and delivery to Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
  • Mentored developers transitioning from React Native to iOS and Swift.
  • Led the transition from Fastlane to Bitrise and created a CLI release management tool using OCLIF.
July 2016 - June 2022

Chief Mobile Architect | Swyft Technology | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

  • Responsible for architecting and writing all native iOS and Android applications.
  • Oversaw the rewrite of the native iOS app from Objective-C to Swift using UIKit and code-based views.
  • Helped oversee app release processes for Apple App Store and Google Play approvals.
  • Integrated the BlackBerry Dynamics framework into native applications.
  • Used the Salesforce Mobile SDK to access data from customer Salesforce orgs.
  • Created and published a Salesforce Apex package on AppExchange.
  • Built a dynamic form tool using React Native so the component could be shared across iOS and Android.
  • Assisted sales staff with sales engineering and technical customer discussions.

Education

University of North Florida | November 2025 - May 2026

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science

Volunteer Experience

  • Organizer for JaxNode User Group from 2013 to present.
  • Commercial pilot volunteer for the 99s in 2025, educating women and girls about aviation.