Summary
David Gutheinz is a software engineer with nine years of recent experience and a long career in aerospace systems, specializing in ISR and avionics program engineering. He transitioned from decades in defense systems at companies like Lockheed Martin and L-3 into software-focused work, applying systems-thinking to modern integrations. A retired aerospace engineer based in Frisco, Texas, he now develops Node.js and Groovy integrations to bring devices into the Hubitat home automation ecosystem. His background in physical chemistry (MS) and chemistry (BA) supports a methodical, data-driven approach to problem solving across hardware-software boundaries. David combines hands-on scripting and device integration with deep domain knowledge of avionics and systems engineering, making him effective at bridging legacy hardware and contemporary IoT platforms. He often leverages practical field experience to simplify complex system integrations that others might overengineer.
9 years of coding experience
23 years of employment as a software developer
MS, Physical Chemistry, MS, Physical Chemistry at Texas Tech University