David Dropping

I’m a software engineer focused on building scalable, user-facing products that solve complex problems across web, desktop, and operational environments.

At CLEAR, I’ve worked across a wide range of products spanning enrollment, identity, payments, account management, in-airport experiences, and customer support tooling. My work has included launching new customer enrollment funnels, leading integrations with systems like Stripe, building tools used by airport ambassadors, and developing applications that support critical enrollment and verification workflows. I’ve owned projects end-to-end and worked closely with product, design, backend, and platform teams to turn ambiguous requirements into reliable production software.

Previously, at Fetch Robotics and Zebra Technologies, I built software for autonomous robotic fleets and warehouse automation, including fleet visualization, robot configuration, mapping, and operational tooling. That experience gave me a strong foundation in building software that connects intuitive interfaces with complex real-world systems.

My core experience is in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Electron, with additional experience across Python, Go, Java, WebGL, data visualization, testing, observability, and modern frontend architecture.

I enjoy working on technically challenging products where thoughtful engineering, strong UX, and measurable business impact intersect.