Dave Miller - Founder/President, Golazo Services

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Work Background

Social AI PlannerBusiness Owner

Sep. 2023Gig Harbor, Washington, United States · On-siteAn app that is web based but also has an Android and Apple versions available. The App uses AI to generate social media content, plan best times to post and will automatically post to the chosen platform. It is aimed at small business, Influencers, social media agencies, basically anyone who has to manage a social media account and needs help with unique content. - Oversaw the 5 figure acquisition of this SaaS platform and rolling it into our portfolio of Apps - Managed all the legal tasks - Managed the funds to acquire the App - Managed negotiations to come to an agreement with the seller - Oversaw due diligence including, code review and architecture of the system - Wrote the product roadmap for future features to be added

PostPurchaseSurvey.comSmall Business Owner

Feb. 2023Gig Harbor, Washington, United StatesA Shopify SaaS App used by online retailers to collect customer insights post sales. The return on ad spend (ROAS) can be challenging, especially in the wake of recent changes to the iOS14 landscape. That’s why we’ve created a solution that makes it easier for online retailers to navigate these changes and make more money in the process.

Nice | HySecurityFirmware Engineer

Dec. 2021Kent, Washington, United States

Fresh ConsultingFirmware Engineer

Jul. 2021 - Dec. 2021Redmond, Washington, United StatesRecruited for Meta/Facebook assignment to work on the Applied Perception Science team. This includes working with the research scientists to implement the Hardware and Firmware needed to conduct an experiment. • Installed specialized PCs and custom software for both Windows and Linux • Wrote custom Linux Apps using C# that were specific to each experiment • Documented custom software so future users can re-use the software that was developed.

Hype GamerSmall Business Owner

Jun. 2020Gig Harbor, Washington, United StatesHypegamer is an eSports tournament platform allowing groups and individuals to host private/public gaming tournaments. - Adviser on hiring of key technical roles - Adviser on funding opportunities - Adviser on daily operational processes and procedures Hypegamer is fully owned brand of Golazo Services

Rad Power BikesPrincipal Firmware Engineer

Mar. 2020 - Jul. 2021Seattle, Washington, United StatesLead the Architectural Development of the next generation connected eBike with a team of 3-5 Firmware Engineers, establishing best practices and procedures for team development projects. • Managed Code Reviews • Wrote Job Descriptions and Hired additional Firmware Engineers when needed • Wrote Functional Requirements Specifications for new accessories for eBikes. • Managed a cross functional team to design and implement a Fleet Management system for eBikes. • Managed and help architect the first-generation consumer facing connected system for eBikes. Including designing the Hardware Platform and working closely with the App team.

VirtarMember Of The Board Of Advisors

Jan. 2020 - Jun. 2021Greater Seattle AreaVirtar Inc has built a suite of tools that will empower the next generation of AR applications to bring fully immersive solutions to every business and consumer on a global scale. My role as an Adviser: - Advise on Hiring of Key Technical Positions - Advise in Business Decisions as the company grows - Write papers on the core technology for publication

L'OréalAssociate Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering

Mar. 2019 - Dec. 2019Redmond, WA- Primary responsibility was Firmware Development for the Clarisonic brand of cleansing devices. - Developed Firmware for BLE enabled devices using Cypress PSoC controllers to work with Mobile Apps. All Development was in C using PSoC Creator. - Managed Development of Firmware for a 510(k) Medical Device. - Researched and built Proof of Concept device using voice recognition to control the product. - Managed the Firmware/Software repository using Microsoft Azure DevOps and Git. - Managed a small team of Firmware Engineers.

SRI / Strategic Recruiting, Inc. Embedded Engineer

Jun. 2018 - Aug. 2018Gig Harbor, WAShort Contract Job Designing and writing code for a simple measuring device that will be used in the medical field. C++, ARM, github

Golazo ServicesSmall Business Owner

Jan. 2017Gig Harbor, WACreated so that I could work with my sons and have a family business. I have guided this business through acquisitions as well as several client and in-house projects. - Owner of the Shopify App Postpurchasesurveys.com - Oversaw the 5 figure acquisition of this SaaS platform and rolling it into our portfolio of Apps - Managed all the legal tasks - Managed the funds to acquire the App - Managed negotiations to come to an agreement with the seller - Oversaw due diligence including, code review and architecture of the system - Wrote the product roadmap for future features to be added - Owner of the eSports tournament platform Hypegamer.gg - Product Manager for this product making decisions of what features to implement and when they should be implemented - Hired and managed 1099 contract developers - Managed a $50K budget that was from money out of our own pockets - Manage Google PPC marketing campaigns - Managed the development of a prerendering platform used to help websites load faster

Golazo Photography, LLCOwner/Photographgher

May. 2014 - Mar. 2019Gig Harbor, WADirected the day-to-day operations of a photography business for high volume clients. Negotiated, secured, and managed client contracts. - Oversaw marketing efforts to include designing and deploying a company website, running successful Facebook advertisement campaigns, Google AdWords, and Bing Ads. - Processed and printed photos for up to 1,000 players on local youth sports organizations.

Washington Premier FCReferee Assignor

Aug. 2012 - Dec. 2019Puyallup, WAAssign and Mentor soccer referees for youth soccer at one of the top 4 youth soccer clubs in Washington. Games are the highest level youth games in the area requiring a more experienced referee crew. I recruited and assigned referees on a weekly basis. - Summer tournaments required 50-60 referees to cover 300 or more games a weekend - Mentoring new referees to help them gain the experience and confidence needed to work higher level matches - Through networking and recruiting I was able to improve game coverage from an average of 60% of positions covered on a weekend to 99.9% coverage in my time as the Assignor

Valco Instruments CompanySr. Embedded Systems Engineer

Sep. 2006 - Jan. 2017Gig Harbor, WAAs a Sr Engineer I was responsible for the design and development of DC Stepper motor control designs. Responsibilities included specifications, schematics, PCB layout, Firmware development and overseeing CE Testing.

eXcell, a division of CompuCom Systems Inc.EE on Assignment at Microsoft

Sep. 2005 - Aug. 2006Redmond, WAOn assignment at Microsoft where I was the lead EE in the first generation of the LifeCam family of Webcams. Responsibilities included overseeing the design of the electronics and firmware. This included many trips to China to oversee different stages of production.

CipherLab USA Inc.Applications Engineer

Sep. 2003 - Jul. 2005As the Applications Engineer I was responsible for working with potential clients on how to program Portable Data Terminals used in Point Of Sale and Inventory Control applications.

iescontrolsSr. Engineer

Apr. 1996 - Jul. 2003Port Orchard, WAAs Senior Engineer I was responsible for the design of electronic controls for showers and bathtubs. The responsibilities included the conceptual design, schematics, PCB layout, prototyping, firmware and production release. When products where ready for production I was then responsible for UL\CSA testing and approval

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