Start with the workflow
I look beyond the feature request and identify the process, users, constraints, data, and failure points the software needs to support.
About David Rausch
A senior full-stack engineer who builds systems people rely on.
I specialize in designing and building secure, scalable systems that replace fragmented processes, reduce manual work, and give teams better tools to operate.
My experience spans architecture, backend development, UI/UX, security, DevOps, reporting, documentation, stakeholder communication, and long-term platform ownership.
How I Work
Practical engineering from discovery through delivery.
Design the data carefully
Strong software starts with clear data models, reliable relationships, validation, permissions, and reporting needs considered early.
Build defensively
I care about secure sessions, role-based access, input validation, data isolation, audit trails, and reducing avoidable risk.
Support real users
I write documentation, listen to feedback, improve workflows, and build interfaces for people who need software to make their work easier.
Professional Snapshot
What I bring to a team
Full-Stack
Frontend, backend, data, APIs, deployment, and support.
Platform Owner
Experience owning architecture, delivery, security, and documentation.
Business-Focused
Skilled at translating operational challenges into effective software solutions.
Production-Minded
I think about maintainability, reliability, users, and long-term scale.
Education
Formal training backed by production experience.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Regis University • 2022
- Dean’s List: Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Summer 2021
- Focused on software engineering, data structures, algorithms, databases, and computing theory
Web Developer Boot Camp
University of Denver • 2018
- Built a foundation in full-stack web development
- Covered JavaScript, Node.js, Express, databases, Git, frontend frameworks, and web application fundamentals
Beyond the Keyboard
Creative, curious, and usually outside when I’m not building software.
Outside of engineering, I’m usually hiking, writing, watching horror films, or working on creative projects. I like building things with both structure and personality, which carries into the way I approach software, design, and user experience.
Outdoors
Hiking, snowboarding, kayaking, and taking full advantage of living near the mountains.
Horror
A lifelong horror fan with a strong interest in genre storytelling and community-driven content.
Writing & Design
Creative writing, clean interfaces, and the balance between technical structure and visual polish.