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I am a product focused engineer and engineering manager. I look for opportunities to work with other members of the company to provide solutions for our customers. I work in a DevOps mode that allows quick repair of problems and releases of new features. I have built many teams and products from inception to successful customer adoption.My successful engineering experiences include producing working products from small efficient embedded devices (M2M and IoT) to cloud-based enterprise systems with worldwide command, control, and encrypted communication. I have direct experience in enterprise class system design and development for Intelligence, and Counter-terrorist support. I enjoy large-scale security software related projects with many components and cryptographic communication requirements. I have held many security clearances and developed Safety-critical systems.As a technology executive, I am often tasked by companies to repair established existing product lines and engineering teams. I have repeatable success with Iterative Design, Test Driven Development and Product Innovation.
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David Kuykendall Work Experience Details
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Application Security EngineerCamping World Dec 2021 - PresentLincolnshire, Il, Us
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ConsultantSecureorbit Labs Nov 2003 - PresentCorporation for consultant work, including web and cloud software engineering, hardware, firmware and printed circuit board (PCB) design. Customers include: NextgenID, Exavera, Houdinisoft, Pocket Communications, and American Building Controls.Corporate vision, management, engineering, funding, and sales. Acquiring the right people for success. SecureOrbit Labs works with our customers to define and analyze problems, engineer viable solutions (hardware, software, or both), and then produce the first versions of the product. SecureOrbit Labs, the Customer, and Investors then jointly form a new company to provide a commercial off the shelf product.
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Managing PartnerKuykendall Energy, Llc 2012 - PresentResearch and development in the energy field. Managing personal mineral rights. IoT Research & Development related to remote locations.
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Application Security - Technical ConsultantNetspend Mar 2018 - May 2020Austin, Texas, UsI worked for Tsys supporting Netspend as a Technical Consultant for Information Security. I was responsible for Application Security, working directly with software and operations engineers. I remediated issues to maintain Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification. I evaluated new technologies and processes to enhance security. I teamed with Development and Operations Engineering, Product Managers, Architecture, InfoSec, Identity Access Management (IAM), the Business Information Security Officer (BISO), and Legal to maintain and create operationally secure application environments. I was required to respond to application security issues during each stage of a project’s life cycle. -
Evp Hardware SolutionsNextgenid May 2011 - Apr 2018Fairfax, Virginia, UsHardware product development for biometric credentialing solutions. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas with operations in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Canada. NextgenID develops, delivers, and maintains next-generation biometric intelligence solutions designed to maximize cryptographic security and identity for governments, corporations and critical infrastructures. Direct management of hardware development group and responsibility for producing multiple generations on the Multi-Biometric Enrollment Kiosk (MBE-Kiosk) hardware system. Reimagined the hardware from the inside out. The final product produced was significantly less in cost and time to build with complete documentation, additional features, and increased MTBF.Automated Smart Card Enrollment & IssuancePart of the NextgenID - ID*TRUST Platform The MBE-KIOSK is an automated high speed, touch screen, menu-driven smart card enrollment KIOSK specifically designed for the secure capture of multiple biometrics and associated personal identity information as electronic data. -
Technical Lead, Requirements Manager - Rockfish Ii ThreadSra International May 2009 - Nov 2010Falls Church, Va, UsSpace and Intelligence Division Senior Member of Professional Staff Senior Software Developer - RockfishTechnical Lead, Requirements Manager - Rockfish II Thread Penetration Testing (pentest) - Network / Web Application ProjectTechnical Lead on the design and development (Java / Flex / Red Hat Linux) of an intelligence system comprised of command and control application software, covert communications, intelligence gathering, and target infiltration for an international customer - a cloud-based agency class system for intelligence gathering and counter-terrorism support. -
Vice President Of EngineeringHoudinisoft Oct 2008 - May 2009Houdini is a software application that tests, re-provision, and reconfigures over 500 CDMA handsets allowing a mobile phone user to keep their existing mobile phone when changing to a new service provider. Houdini provides a simple "Plug and Play" solution requiring no computer or cellular phone expertise to use the application. Recycle your mobile phone, save the planet!- Phone firmware hacking- Code Review- Software Cloud Management- Help Desk Operation and Personnel Management- Website porting and operation (UNLOCKCDMA.COM)
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Chief Technology OfficerBoerne Wireless (Internet) Oct 2005 - Aug 2008Boerne Wireless is a last-mile solution for Internet Access focusing on Rural Areas and Communities lacking Bandwidth. Boerne Wireless leverages newly developed Wi-Fi and WiMax wireless infrastructure to provide last-mile Internet access to the home and business customer in this under-served market. This Multi-megabit Bandwidth allows rural customers full access to the newest Internet technologies available currently to most metropolitan customers. The social and cultural benefits are additional advantage to this work. It was a joy to bring this 40 mile long network to life.Developed an all UNIX/Linux backend system managing network routing, DNS, security, and home access points.
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Chief Technology OfficerExavera Technologies May 2006 - May 2008eShepherd™ is a wireless information-delivery solution for healthcare. It combines a secure broadband network with our Vera-T™ family of RFID devices and tracking tags to maximize patient safety and optimize hospital workflow.As CTO, I managed software and hardware engineers developing active radio-frequency Identification (RF-ID) asset location system. Tasks included project management as well as working to solve technical roadblocks in the prototype products. Worked with the customer on-site to install prototype system and perform acceptance tests. -
Board MemberDigital Convergence Initiative 2005 - 2007The Digital Convergence Initiative (DCI) is a project of the Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council. The Digital Convergence Initiative is a regional entity to promote economic growth of the Waco-Austin-San Antonio corridor. The organization was formed with the help of the IC2 Institute at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Fund-RaisingThreatguard, Inc. Jan 2005 - Dec 2005Fund-Raising, and Sales Channel Development
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Vice President-Business Development And Vice President-TechnologyAmerican Building Controls (Abc, Inc.) May 2004 - Jan 2005Evaluated new technology of potential partner companies. Documented and validated product line specifications. Produced future technology roadmap and implementation plan. Managed and Responded to Request for Proposals (RFP). Quality Control of installation process, manuals, and operation. Assisted in bringing first training center online. Short employment due to management and company direction change.
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FounderNovusedge, Inc. Sep 1999 - Oct 2003Founded Novus Technology, Inc. (Novus Security Systems) which has changed it's name to NovusEdge, Inc. Created the products and corporate direction now re-packaged as NovusEdge, Inc. Chris Fox and I created the first available Network Based Building Access Control System with distributed ethernet controllers giving each door it's own IP address and web server in 1998. Web based access to the central server and support for multiple operating systems. Designed IP based door access control hardware with Chris Fox. I developed the server and client software in Java that supported all standard SQL databases until the company grew and we hired developers. I then switched to managing the company until purchased by Interwest and Sevin Rosen Funds in 2003.
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Cto, Ceo, Chairman, FounderNovus Technology, Inc. Oct 1997 - Oct 2003Created the products and corporate direction now re-packaged as NovusEdge, Inc. Created a Network Based Building Access Control System with distributed Controllers giving each door it's own IP address and web server in 1998. Web based access to the central server and support for multiple operating systems.
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Managing PartnerAcc Management Venture Capital Sep 1996 - Dec 1999Founded the company with 3 other partners. We provided the second round of funding for WheelGroup Corporation. ACC Management Venture Capital provided a total of $3.1MM in investment before the company was sold to Cisco Systems for $125MM.
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Senior Software EngineerWheelgroup Corporation Aug 1996 - Oct 1997WheelGroup was a leading founder in the "intrusion detection" market, providing software that detects unauthorized efforts to break into corporate networks. Responsible for the design and development of Rule Definition Language and Java Management Applications to remotely configure and manage the NetRanger Embedded Security Device and Network Security Group BorderGuard/Passport Security Routers. Developed encrypted communication channel to communicate with devices. NetRanger is an enterprise-scale network intrusion detection software product. WheelGroup was purchased for $125MM by Cisco Systems, Inc. which currently sells the NetRanger Security Devices under the Cisco Secure IDS name.Resigned employment due to potential conflict with position as the Managing Partner of the ACC Management Venture Capital group during the Cisco Systems acquisition.
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Unix Group Manager, Project Manger, Senior Software EngineerImage Data Corporation 1995 - 1996Project Manager responsible for Server and Archive products in PACSPro II Server system.This software enabled hospital radiologists to store, access, interpret, report and distribute image data in a film less environment. The PACSPro II Server and PACSPro II Archive provided a system strategy toward a fully digital hospital environment. The PACSPro II Archive is a management software tied to an optical jukebox for long term storage of radiological digital images.Tasks included: The complete rewrite (C++ and UNIX) of existing non-functional image processing, transmission, and display code. Analysis and Design of new PACSPro II Server and PACSPro II Archive product. Managed and participated in a small senior-level team to develop the products. Personally installed, and validated the Server and Archive products in a working State Veteran's Administration Hospital environment.The DICOM 3.0 compliant PACSPro II Server enhances the radiologist's abilities to access, interpret, report and distribute image data. Image Data was purchased as a subsidiary of Raytheon E-Systems Medical Electronics (EMED); after which the company and teleradiology product development were transferred out of San Antonio, Texas.
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System Architect, Development Team Lead, Technical LeadTrident Data Systems 1993 - 1995UsTechnical Lead responsible for design and production of infowarrior tools to defend and protect military and government agency computer networks from hackers and illegal activity under contract to the Air Intelligence Agency (AIA) and the Air Force Information Warfare Center (AFIWC).One of the original main architects and Technical Lead of the first released "production" version of the Distributed Intrusion Detection System (DIDS). DIDS involved the combining of host-based and network-based intrusion-detection technologies for real-time, network knowledgeable, intrusion detection. Produced and installed the first working version of this concept along with many improvements over the next year.One of my software development tasks (C++ and UNIX) was to designed and developed an expert system to evaluate and correlate connections across all networked machines to the initial login or NID (Network IDentification) in real-time. This software combined with additional AI was used to determine if automated response actions where required by the DIDS system. This expert system exceeded operational goals on initial install. Other products were also developed under varied security clearances. -
Senior Software Engineer, Communications GroupPhototelesis Corporation 1991 - 1993Produced custom designed reconnaissance software for the U.S. Special Forces.Defined, improved, and implemented new communication protocols for Remote Tactical Image Transmission. Managed protocols through government test suite.Developed products that supported the capture and transfer of imagery intelligence data over and between satellite, HF/UHF/VHF, STU-III, and IP based networks.Driver software and firmware for TAC-RIT embedded communication board.Developed a reconnaissance system for the AH-64 Apache helicopter and the Magic Warrior / Nightstalker tactical multi-sensor ground surveillance vehicle. Represented PhotoTelesis at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) JITC (Joint Interoperability Test Center) and NITFS (National Image Transmission Format Standard) Technical Board (NTB) meetings.Other products were also developed under varied security clearances.
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Senior Software EngineerXetron Corporation 1988 - 1991Completely redesigned and re-wrote (C and DOS) existing DoorTek 324 product to provide access control, time & attendance, alarm notification and elevator control. Single developer responsible for the product. Produced all the software, end user documentation, production software, while also providing 100% of the support and maintenance of the product. Assisted in the design and firmware programming of the elevator control panel.Redesigned product was provided to customers by Wells Fargo Alarm Services (PassWay 80), ADT (ACS-PC), Diebold, and Schindler Lifts.Managed the conversion of the DoorTek 324 (DT324) software from English to French for ADT Alarm Services of Canada. Software could dynamically switch between the languages during operation or based on Operators saved preference.
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Apprentice MechanicTemple Hill Automotive 1970 - 1976Automotive body work, and mechanical repair of engine, electrical, chassis and driveline. Performance changes to stock vehicles. NHRA Modified class (pre-1982) race car build and repairs.
David Kuykendall Skills
Security
Enterprise Software
Unix
Network Security
Cloud Computing
Start Ups
Networking
Mobile Devices
Computer Security
Software Development
Software Design
Product Management
Linux
Information Security
Embedded Systems
C++
Product Development
Project Management
Software Engineering
Java
Technical Leadership
Distributed Systems
Sql
Mysql
Android
Wifi
System Architecture
Programming
Software Project Management
C
Tcp/ip
Integration
System Specification
Program Management
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Software Development Life Cycle
Entrepreneurship
Network Architecture
Wireless Networking
Biometrics
Counterterrorism
Vulnerability Assessment
Postgresql
Agile Methodologies
Product Requirements
Devops
Physical Access Control
Blockchain Technology
Blockchain
Cryptocurrency
Product Conception
Java Software Development
Systems Engineering
Leadership
David Kuykendall Education Details
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Texas State UniversityEconomics -
The University Of Texas At AustinAnd Economics
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Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México (Unam) En San Antonio, Tx.Spanish
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