David Springer

David Springer is a veteran iOS and macOS Software Developer currently working as a Software Engineer / Tech Lead at Google in New Orleans, Louisiana.1 He has an extensive background in software development, with a career spanning several decades and notable achievements in the tech industry.

Career Highlights

Google

David has been with Google since February 2008, holding various positions:

• Current Role: Software Engineer / Tech Lead (February 2008 - Present)
• Sr. Software Engineer (June 2012 - May 2015): Worked on social, local, and mobile iOS apps like Field Trip and Ingress1
• Sr. Software Engineer (February 2008 - 2012): Contributed to Google Search App for iOS, Native Client SDK for Chrome, and Mac OS X version of SketchUp1

Other Notable Experiences

• YouTube: Sr. Software Engineer (September 2016 - April 2018)
• Unity Technologies: Senior Software Developer (January 2016 - September 2016)
• Apple Inc.: Sr. Graphics Software Engineer (1998 - 2008)
• NeXT: Sr. Software Engineer (1989 - 1994)
• Alias Research, Inc.: Founder and Principal Engineer (1983 - 1988)1

Achievements

• Received an Academy Award in 1998 for his work on Power Animator at Alias Research1
• Major contributor to iOS client for Field Trip and tech lead on the iOS version of Ingress at Google1
• Designed and implemented OpenGL Profiler and OpenGL Driver Monitor at Apple1

Education

David studied at the University of Toronto from 1980 to 1983.1

Interesting Facts

• Co-founder of Paul & Dave's Mixed Drinks, offering private mixology labs for team-building events (July 2012 - January 2022)1
• Has experience in various areas of software development, including graphics engines, animation systems, and mobile applications1

David Springer's career demonstrates a strong focus on iOS and macOS development, with significant contributions to major tech companies and innovative projects throughout his professional journey.