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David Gene Householter

Lead Software Engineer - Bozeman, MT | 406.898.7410 | [email protected]

Professional Profile

A highly versatile software engineer with 11 years of product development experience, adept at delivering end-to-end solutions. Proficient across UI/UX, backend architecture, and data analysis, consistently driving efficient and impactful results throughout the product lifecycle in healthcare, e-commerce, and B2C sectors.

Experience

TackleAI | Sr. Software Engineer

2023 - 2025

Implemented Process-Driven AI for PII Review, Achieving 60% Cost Reduction
Engineered LLM Solution for PII Extraction: Developed and deployed key features within TackleAI's AI Platform that enabled information extraction of PII that included international names and address parsing.
Developed Scalable Chat UI for TackleBot: Architected and built a performant and scalable chat user interface for the TackleBot application using HTML and JavaScript, focusing on performance and scalability of the Chat User Experience.
Developed and implemented a robust person merge functionality within the TackleBot system, eliminating duplicate records and ensuring data accuracy and urgent responses for TB scale dataset.
Successfully implemented multiple ETL pipelines to efficiently extract, transform, and deduplicate PHI/PII data, specifically data breach document sets, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
Developed and maintained a user-friendly customer portal, allowing clients to access the TackleAI ecosystem and upload documents.

CrossTx | Sr Software Engineer

2022 – 2023

Spearheaded Digital Consent Management Feature: Championed the design, development, and implementation of an electronic consent feature enabling users to securely sign PDF documents remotely via SMS and email or in-person. This feature streamlined referral management and improved communication across healthcare networks, enhancing collaboration and efficiency for clients.
Developed Program Intake and Enrollment Workflow for State Health Network: Collaborated closely with project management to implement a comprehensive workflow within the CrossTx platform for program intake and enrollment for a large state-run health network. This streamlined the process for families seeking assistance, ensuring timely support.
Generated Data-Driven Reports for Grant Funding: Developed complex SQL reports for clients to present to United Way, providing valuable data insights into program impact. This data directly contributed to securing grant funding and ensuring families received necessary support.
Built Labeled Dataset for AI Research in Behavioral Health: Assembled a comprehensive labeled dataset correlating EEG data with Behavioral Health Assessment scores for PHQ-9 patients. This structured dataset enabled a client's exploratory AI analyses in behavioral health, contributing to their research and development initiatives.

Hive & Hamlet, Inc. | Startup, Lead Software Engineer

2021 – 2022

Developed and Patented Customer Engagement Platform (US11790418): Led the development and patented a novel customer engagement platform combining blockchain and traditional backend APIs to enhance brand loyalty and user retention through secure digital asset trading and innovative user engagement mechanisms.
Spearheaded Smart Contract Development and Security: Led the development of a secure Smart Contract on the Flow blockchain for NFT and Marketplace functionalities, successfully passing a rigorous 3rd party security audit.
Collaborated with CEO on Innovative Customer Experience: Partnered with the CEO to design and implement a customer engagement experience leveraging smart contracts and innovative user interactions, aligning the product with the company's sustainability and social responsibility mission.

Schedulicity | Software Engineer

2019 – 2021

Developed a streamlined checkout feature for B2C products, enabling businesses to rapidly add products and packages to their cart, apply advanced line-item discounts and sales, and efficiently process payments for guests and clients. This feature contributed to the company's rapid growth by generating revenue from payment processing fees and supporting user adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, where it was offered for free.
Implemented critical security updates based on third-party penetration testing findings, strengthening the platform's security posture and enhancing user trust.
Developed and implemented an automated system for generating and downloading PCI compliance documents, streamlining the process for business administrators and saving them valuable time.
Enhanced Collaboration for Shared Studios: Developed a comprehensive solution tailored for shared studios, independent contractors, and booth renters, allowing them to seamlessly link their businesses while maintaining autonomy over their schedules, policies, payments, and client management through private accounts. This facilitated collaborative workspaces and fostered a more efficient business environment.

CrossTx | Software Engineer

2014 – 2019

Led the engineering effort in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield of California's innovation team to launch a pilot program for managing medication emergencies, leveraging the CrossTx platform.
Chronic Care Management Program Development: Led the development of the CrossTx Toolkit, a comprehensive solution for efficiently implementing and billing for Chronic Care Management (CCM) codes, leading to improved clinical outcomes and reduced workload for staff.
Behavioral Health Integration Assessment: Directed the development of a proprietary .NET microservice and an iOS application for the Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Assessment project, enhancing patient care and staff satisfaction.
Mentorship and Training: Mentored and trained junior engineers, fostering their development and enabling them to contribute significantly to the company's growth during its formative years.
Technical Sales & Demonstrations: Utilized technical expertise to translate complex user needs into effective software solutions and demonstrations, securing major contracts for the startup and directly impacting the company growth.
Developed and maintained a robust patient and referral management platform, a critical component of the company's core operations. This platform continues to be used without significant changes, demonstrating its stability and effectiveness.

Patents

US11790418: A digital platform for securely trading both physical products and digital assets through a hybrid approach that combines Web3 and traditional backend APIs. The platform leverages blockchain technology, smart contracts, and innovative customer engagement mechanisms to create a seamless and trustworthy marketplace for brands and consumers.

Education

Montana State University, BS Computer Science (2012)

Major: Computer Science