David Ziegler Email and Phone Number

Update: Looking for AI/LLM opportunities:* Ethics Consultant/Advisor/Board Member* Product Strategy* Technical Writing/Communication* Education & Training* Policy Analyst/Researcher* Grant Reviewer or Program EvaluatorI'm a well-rounded IT professional, technical communicator, writer, photographer & pilot/remote pilot with 30+ years experience in:* Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI* Technology consulting* Software development* Specialized system building* Project management* Technical writing & training* Computer-Based Training (CBT) creation* Fraud prevention technologyIn 2012, I left UPS to form Ziegler Technical Solutions LLC (ZTS), a technology consultancy offering professional technical & business services. My goal was to scale enterprise tools & methods for small & local businesses. ZTS's offerings have expanded to include not just general IT consulting but cutting-edge technology such as generative AI.Past roles include Technology Specialist for the Advanced Technology Group at UPS, where I worked on many R&D projects like Enterprise Social Computing, collaboration tools, innovation pipeline management, Big Data & fraud prevention. I'm most proud of my fraud prevention project which won the UPS Horizon Award for new & innovative technology. I also served as an anti-fraud technology SME & technical liaison on the UPS Fraud Prevention Committee.Prior to UPS, I spent over a decade as a web app developer & IS Manager for Pentek, Inc., a manufacturer of cutting edge DSP & Data Acquisition tech where I played a major role in establishing the company’s Internet presence, developed a complete suite of CRM, call tracking & document repository applications & created front-ends for their line of data recording products.Other experience includes MRC/Sony Corporation, where I was responsible for end-user documentation & CBT materials for semi-conductor manufacturing equipment, and as a Sr Systems Administrator for St. Thomas Aquinas College, where I helped specify, deploy & administer the college’s first campus-wide network.In 2022, I combined my experience in tech, aviation & photography with my interest in mapping, modeling & GIS to start a second venture, RocklandUAS, a Drone Service Provider offering:* Aerial photo & video services* Data processing services* 2D orthomosaic* 3D photogrammetryAs an FAA certificated Ground Instructor/Advanced (AGI), FAA Safety Team "DronePro" Rep & Part 107 commercial remote pilot, I enjoy teaching & writing about drones & their intersection with other technology