David Meulenberg

Software Developer | Creative Problem-solver | Communicator | Freelance Musician and Performer

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

About

I can teach you to sing, train a choir to sing together, and write code that harmonizes with your team’s projects. I am a music director turned software developer, proficient in Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and more to come, as I am graduating soon from a Tech Elevator Full-Stack coding bootcamp. I aspire to start a career in tech, solving problems and meeting customer’s needs through writing code. I first taught myself to code when I was working as a Marketing Manager for a national line of business with Chase, and while it wasn’t part of my job, I found that I loved it. I took over the development and maintenance of a database system for an elite customer service team and ran it for many years. At Chase I was the business lead on several technical projects, and I have also earned a certificate in business analysis, so I have experienced technical projects from all sides. I am an effective communicator, with experience as a Marketing Manager and Communications Director, and have successfully managed projects, people, and budgets. Finally, I am also an active freelance musician, singer, trumpeter, composer/arranger and actor, available for concerts, weddings, funerals, or events. If there is anything I can do to bring some code or music to your life, please feel free to message me!

Experience

  • Java Development Bootcamp Student at Tech Elevator
    Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 · 4 mos

    Recently graduated from a Full-Stack coding bootcamp (Java track) at Tech Elevator. Below is a list of projects I completed: • Tech Elevator Final Capstone Project — Patient First Medical Scheduling App. Created a full-stack application to allow doctors to post their available schedules, maintain office information, and see their daily agenda, and allow patients to find a doctor, see office information, and book an available appointment. Used JavaScript, Vue.js, Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, HTML, and CSS. • Tech Elevator Capstone Project — “TEnmo” Currency Exchange App. Worked with a team of developers to create a money-share command line app following MVC design, and built a REST API functional with Postman API testing using Java, Spring Framework, PostgreSQL, Junit testing. • Tech Elevator Capstone project – Virtual Vending Machine. Worked with a team of developers to create a command-line program representing a vending machine.

  • CENTRAL COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ()
    • Director of Worship and Music
      Apr 2018 - Jul 2022 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      Programmed and led inspiring and diverse worship services for large church (1200+ members) and K-5 school (130+ students), coordinated volunteer and staff participation in multiple services Conducted production meetings with tech staff, designed screens for use in worship Developed and implemented Sunday worship communication and culture Directed or managed all music ministries, including those led by paid staff and volunteers, including choirs for all ages, church orchestra, Dixieland combo, and worship teams. Managed worship areas of church budget

    • Communications Director
      Nov 2015 - Apr 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Authored and designed all church communications, including the creation and distribution of print and online publications Promoted the church through advertising and public relations materials Championed the implementation and use of the Church Management System (database)

    • Chancel Choir Director
      Sep 2006 - Apr 2018 · 11 yrs 8 mos

      PPlanned, prepared and rehearsed choir and ensembles for weekly worship services, creating a space for people to participate in the work of ministry. Grew choir from 30 to 65 members (117%) pre-COVID

  • Test Scorer at Data Recognition Corporation
    Mar 2013 - Jun 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Scored written responses to standardized tests for elementary through high school aged students. Learned and applied separate scoring criteria/rubric for each test, exceeded expected scoring rates.

  • Chase ()
    • Assistant Vice President, Marketing Manager
      Jan 1993 - Jun 2010 · 17 yrs 6 mos

      Created communication strategies for two customer groups: 13,000+ tax offices, and 2 million+ taxpayers Determined message tone for communications materials and campaigns. Worked with senior management to tailor communications to fit within the overall strategic plan. Managed budgets for Marketing and Fulfillment departments Managed the brand image for a national Line of Business with its own logo, ensured that all communications were consistent with both the Chase corporate and TRP brand guidelines Spearheaded development of the Web site for the line of business, from justification of project through ongoing maintenance and enhancements. Worked closely with developers and business analysts on project requirements, specifications, testing and implementation Developed, enhanced and maintained database system for elite customer service group, programmed in ObjectPAL language in the Borland Paradox database. Ran system from 2001–2010 Calculated and processed incentive payments to 10,000+ tax offices totaling over $10 million Supervised relationships with print and fulfillment vendors, total annual spend of $1.7 million

    • Manager - Marketing and Fulfillment
      Jul 1997 - Mar 2001 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    • Analysis and Marketing Coordinator
      Apr 1995 - Jul 1997 · 2 yrs 4 mos