David Goetzka

Experience

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  Grand Rapids Die Casting

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1994

  QA Manager

  • Implemented Statistical Quality Control for 3 manufacturing plants.• Developed reporting systems that became sales tool to forecast production yields. • Achieved Targets for Excellence - GM approved supplier • Developed first Quality Manual

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  The End Art Gallery and Studio

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Co-Owner, Co-Founder

  • Co-founded a progressive Art Gallery in an up and coming area of Downtown Grand Rapids.• Co-managed the 3 areas of business - artist loft space, framing shop, and art gallery.• Co-developed Art showings and openings. • Built an early coffee bar in Grand Rapids. • Provided and maintained all technical needs.• Developed Marketing to advertise the business.• Develop business plans.• Accomplished all this while working full time at a demanding position.

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  Splinters By Design, LLC

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Owner

  • Started an Art Gallery and Frame Shop in Downtown Grand Rapids.• Provided artwork for a number of Office buildings in the area.• Met with clients and provided high quality picture framing for all kinds of artwork.• Created Marketing to advertise the business.• Created business plans.• Managed employees, completed all office and accounting work after hours and weekends since I was working full time.

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  MacDonald's Industrial Products

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Director of Corporate Systems and Compliance

  • Aligned the computer system, documentation, and quality systems across 5 plants.• Achieved ISO 9000 registration 5 manufacturing plants.• Implemented 5S• Developed corporate-wide ISO 9000 Manual

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  Vaupell

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  QA Manager

  • Developed software to run QA department• Created first ad hoc PC Network• Developed Corrective Action Notice (CAN) system• Developed intranet for CAN and online blueprint / documentation catalog

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  HyrdoSabre

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Director Of Manufacturing

  • Implemented quick change set ups for the shop floor reducing lead times up to 60%• Implemented Kanban reorder system• Introduced Takt Time• Implemented 5S.• Digitized the QA department and developed software for record keeping and storing documentation.• Developed reporting system for customer service• Reduced backlog from $300,000 to $3000 in 60 days

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  Vaupell

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  IT Manager

  • Created IT Department• Created policies and procedures• Developed company web sites• Implemented document management system that saved $50,000 a year.• Developed front end Engineering tool, production planning system, shortage reporting system, among other systems

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  Shinynew Technology • Web Development and Business Solutions

  Jan 2001 - May 2020

  Owner, Developer, Systems Engineer

  Technology Platform: HTML5, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript • Designed and developed custom desktop and RDMS database solutions• Oversaw designing and development of web sites integrated with MySQL and FileMaker database back-ends• Designed, configured, and managed servers, networks, and cloud-based services• Provided IT Management and DevOps services to small businesses that didn’t have a dedicated IT department• Performed search engine optimization analysis on the website and suggested keywords to boost website traffic Show less

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  Lawgistix, LLC

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  VP Information Technology

  • Created IT Department• Lead team to develop client portal web site• Developed the software used to run the business and created company structure - together this increased productivity 40%• Developed numerous custom database solutions and database driven web sites that increased efficiencies and reduced costs.• Implemented a team concept and developed a reporting system for Lawgistix with a bonus program that doubled monthly revenue.

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  Untoil, LLC

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Founder

  • Developed a web-based ERP system for small business owners• Secured first round of funding and hired a team of talented designers and developers• Ran day-to-day operations - CTO, product owner, lead developer, office manager, accounting, marketing

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  Apple

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Specialist

  • Certified iOS Mobile Devices Technician• Provided Genius Bar support for walk in customers for mobile devices.

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  Mindutopia

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Cofounder, Developer

  • Expert at hand coding HTML / XHTML / CSS / PHP• Developed custom desktop and RDMS database solutions using FileMaker Pro.• Developed websites integrated with a database using MySQL and FileMaker.

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  US Fair Credit

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  IT Manager

  • Created IT Department• Lead team to develop client portal web site.• Developed the software used to run the business and created company structure.• Managed vendors and provided DevOps for cloud-based services.

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  Cardinal Health

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  Front End Developer

  Technology Platform: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Dojo, AngularJS, jQuery, .NET, Java, SQL Server, Tomcat, JBoss• Performed as a Lead developer on team that developed web apps for the healthcare industry using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Dojo, MySQL, Java, and .NET.• Utilized Eclipse IDE, Git, Jenkins, and Kanban project management.• Oversaw the development of a Windows Store App for the Microsoft Surface tablet

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  Spectrum Health

  Aug 2013 - May 2020

  Technology Platform: Pivotal Tracker, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, Jive, Bamboo, Jenkins, Openshift• Served as a Certified Scrum Master for Agile Development Team• Performed as the technical lead for software releases working with the project managers, DevOps, Security, Architecture, and development teams.• Implemented release cadences for products, created release calendars, developed documentation, and best practices• Utilized Agile project management techniques and used Atlassian Stash (Git) for source control.• Contributed to setting up the QA team to use selenium-builder for automated browser testing and JMeter for load testing, configured and maintained an onsite mobile device testing farm for QA release testing.• Developed automation to allow QA personnel to build out developer code to iOS and Android mobile devices.• Standardized release process which resulted in an increase of product release from 10 to 200 releases a year with and reduced rollbacks from 50% to 30% roll backs• Envisioned, produced, and lead a team to create a science fair type event to showcase product work by the development teams to executives and business sponsors Show less Technology Platform: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, AngularJS, jQuery• Developed using Visual Studio Code on Mac and Visual Studio Professional 2015 on Windows.• Collaborated with the design team to refine layouts• Analyzed and performed all sprint requirements that were assigned• Provided leadership in the areas of Quality, Git, and the Technology Adaption Reference (TAR)• Consulted with clients to identify key requirements, define project scope, developed project plan and schedule Show less

  • Release Manager, Scrum Master

    Mar 2015 - May 2020

  • Senior Web Developer

    Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
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  Mindutopia

  May 2020 - now

  Agile Coach, General Manager

  Technology Platform: Asana, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence• Developed and implemented Agile program for the company• Provided training and leadership for Agile Methodologies with Scrum and Kanban frameworks• Lead Scrum ceremonies • Lead improvements in quality• Increased throughput saving 40% - 60% off lead times• Conduct 1:1s to promote employee growth and development• Manage Internet marketing efforts• Develop reporting and KPIs to review company metrics to drive continuous improvement Show less

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  Drive-My-Tesla.com

  Aug 2020 - now

  Business Owner

  • Started a business to rent Tesla vehicles on Drive-My-Tesla.com using the Turo Platform• Developed web sites for the business• Manage internet ad platforms• Meet with guests and offer superior level of service as highlighted in my reviews• Hired and trained employees• Meet with area businesses to partner with and help grow the business• Active in the Tesla community to increase awareness

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  Priority Health

  Jun 2022 - now

  Scrum Master

  Certified Scrum Master for Data and Analytics team that manages the implementation of Johns Hopkins ACG® System, Milliman HCG Grouper, and Optum ETG Groups.Lead team in Agile Ceremonies.Lead team retrospectives and drive continuous improvement.