David Patel
Technical Lead
About David
David Patel is a Technical Lead at Atomic Robot specializing in mobile development and cloud architecture. With a passion for clean code and innovative solutions, David leads technical implementations for some of our most challenging client projects.
Background
David joined Atomic Robot in 2016 after working as a Mobile Developer at a healthcare technology company. His experience spans both consumer and enterprise applications, with particular expertise in applications that require high security and regulatory compliance.
He holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Michigan and numerous technical certifications.
Technical Philosophy
David’s technical approach is guided by these principles:
- Simple solutions to complex problems are always preferable
- Performance and security should be built-in from the start
- Code should be written for humans to read and machines to execute
- Continuous learning is essential in software development
- The right tool for the job depends on the context
Technical Expertise
David is proficient in:
- iOS and Android native development
- Cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter)
- Backend development with Node.js and Java
- Cloud architecture on AWS and Azure
- CI/CD pipeline optimization
- Security best practices for mobile applications
Community Contributions
David is an active open-source contributor and has released several developer tools and libraries. He regularly writes technical blog posts for the Atomic Robot engineering blog and mentors junior developers on the team.
Personal
When not coding, David enjoys competitive chess, brewing craft beer, and volunteering with a local STEM education program teaching coding to middle school students.