David Orchard

David Orchard is a seasoned technology professional with a diverse background spanning across various companies and roles.

Currently serving as a Staff Engineer on the economics team at Chainlink Labs, David has ventured into smart contract work and possesses a multitude of skills in areas like full stack development, APIs, GraphQL, REST, messaging, caching, and more.

Prior to his current role, David worked at Dapper Labs, leading platform services for NFT services on the Flow blockchain, contributing significantly to the team's success in delivering solutions to clients like Laliga.

His experience includes being a Principal Engineer at Walmart.com, where he made substantial contributions to the Walmart Grocery Front-End, Book Slot, and Checkout features.

David also holds the title of Chief Technology Officer at Strutta.com and has worked in technical roles ranging from product management to testing.

With a solid educational background in Electrical Engineering from The University of British Columbia, David has showcased expertise in technologies like React, Typescript, HTML/CSS/Javascript, git, GraphQL, and protocol design.

Throughout his career, he has been involved in notable organizations such as Salesforce.com, Ayogo Games, BEA Systems, and Jamcracker, adding value as a Mobile Architect, VP Engineering, and Lead Architect, among other roles.

David's proficiency extends to public speaking and writing, being published across various mediums including books, magazines, and web columns.