David has been working with Open Source tools for over 15 years with a focus on education and practical implementation. With one foot in development and another in the community, he ensures that engineering priorities are in sync with real-world needs, and that technological challenges are commonly understood. He also has over a decade of experience as a community organizer, and much longer as an activist. David currently works with Start9 Labs to help The People declare their sovereignty with Freedom-respecting technologies.