Spinning up new ideas, one disk at a time.

I'm David Glover

Software Engineer

About Me

I'm a full-stack developer who enjoys creating usable tools. I've built data-driven apps, campus utilities, robotics software, and hackathon projects. Recently I've been focused on computer vision for collectibles and real-time updating UIs with solid backend foundations.

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Python C C++ Java JavaScript Node.js React PyQt6 Flask MongoDB SQL AWS OpenCV Web Scraping Git/GitHub Docker

Projects

01

SlugHub - CruzHacks 2025

Multi-page student app for UCSC: schedule input with bus timing, events integration with add-to-schedule, and anonymous class forums. Auth with MongoDB + bcrypt; course catalog/forums powered by scrapers and real data validation.

PyQt6MongoDBWeb ScrapingAuthentication
02

SaveOurSlug - CruzHacks 2024

Hackathon project promoting campus sustainability. Gamified eco-friendly actions with Flask + JS, allowing students to log activities, compete on leaderboards, and boost awareness.

FlaskJavaScriptWeb Development
03

Stock Dashboard

Python-based dashboard for real-time stock tracking and visualization. Uses APIs for live feeds with Pandas + Matplotlib analytics, allowing trend comparisons and portfolio insights.

PythonPandasMatplotlibAPIs
04

Pokémon Card Chrome Extension

Browser extension enhancing eBay listings with enriched Pokémon card metadata via PokéAPI and overlays of market values from PriceCharting for quick deal checks.

ReactChrome Extension APIsNode.jsWeb Scraping
05

Rover Dual-Camera Ops

Software for rover dual-camera operations and telemetry. Implemented camera control loops, supported integration with hardware subsystems, and contributed to chassis/arm assembly and testing.

C/C++PythonOpenCVHardware Integration
06

William the Bill Bot

Python + Tkinter app for shared expense management. Splits bills evenly, tracks who owes whom, and includes a ‘Paid’ feature that resolves debts while preserving history in SQLite.

PythonTkinterSQLite

Experience

Lead Programmer

UCSC Rover Team

Sept 2024 – Present
  • Leading the software division of a 40+ member interdisciplinary team competing in the 2025 University Rover Challenge (URC).
  • Developing rover control systems in Python/C++ with OpenCV-based vision pipelines.
  • Trained incoming members on Git, Python, and SSH workflows to integrate them into the dev team.

Supervisor

The Buttery Bakery

July 2024 – Present
  • Promoted to supervisor within six months in a high-volume café.
  • Manage and train a team of 10+ employees; oversee scheduling, operations, and customer service.
  • Maintained efficient workflows and high morale in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of California, Santa Cruz

2023 – 2027
  • 3.8 GPA
  • Dean's List

Resume

Want the full details of my experience and projects? Check out my resume below.

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