David Whittaker

David Whittaker is a Security Software Engineer at Netflix, specializing in Detection Engineering.3 He has over 20 years of experience in various fields, including corporate training, inclusion and diversity, internal consulting, management, security, and organizational development.2

Currently, David works on the corporate product security team at Netflix, where he focuses on enhancing secure coding practices across the organization and developing internal tools for data collection and analysis automation. He is known for his innovative approach to designing and executing impactful enterprise-wide initiatives.

David's educational background includes studying MS in Industrial Optimization at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, as well as academic pursuits at UC San Diego and Cascadia College. Throughout his career, he has held various roles such as Co-founder, Lead Software Developer, Senior Program Manager, Senior Manager for Inclusion & Diversity, Senior Engineering Manager, Operational Analyst, Founding Faculty in Mathematics, and Software Engineer.

In addition to his work at Netflix, David is active on social media platforms like Twitter (X) and LinkedIn, where he shares insights about his work and experiences in the tech industry.14 He has been recognized for his efforts in diversity and inclusion, expressing pride in working for a company that values such initiatives.1

David is based in San Diego and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.2 He continues to contribute to the field of security software engineering and remains engaged in the tech community.