Dave Tucker

Dave Tucker is an accomplished professional with diverse experience across various domains in the tech industry. He has transitioned from roles like Consultant and Engineer to Technical Marketing and Product Management, eventually finding his passion in Engineering Management. With over a decade in the field, Dave has honed a unique skill set that he now leverages to tackle engaging challenges. He excels in team building, leadership, and coaching, all while staying connected to the technical aspects of his work.

Dave has made significant contributions to the tech community by being involved in the creation of several successful open-source software products. His co-founding and leadership at SocketPlane resulted in its acquisition by Docker in 2015. With a background in networking, Dave has found his niche in Systems Programming, focusing on network protocol implementations and containers. He actively contributes to the LinuxKit project and is adept at working with programming languages like Go and Rust.

His professional interests currently lie in systems software such as Containers, Hypervisors, the Linux Kernel, and the Network Stack. Additionally, he is exploring areas like IoT, Edge computing, and embedded development. Dave's journey in the tech industry has been marked by key roles at organizations like Red Hat and Docker, Inc., where he held positions ranging from Senior Software Engineer to Principal Software Engineer. His earlier experience includes roles at Hewlett-Packard, BT Global Services, and Cisco, showcasing his well-rounded expertise.