About David Ugale
I’m David Ugale — a Senior Full Stack Engineer, Fractional CTO, and founder of Daya Web, Inc. For over two decades, I’ve helped startups and established companies build scalable, cloud-native, and AI-powered applications. From architecting MVPs that attract investors to leading product roadmaps, my focus is on bringing ideas to market quickly and effectively.
Outside of technology, I’m also an avid runner — I’ve completed 4 marathons in the last few years, bringing the same discipline and perseverance from running into my professional work.
Professional Experience
As founder and President of Daya Web, Inc., I’ve delivered full-stack applications for e-commerce, finance, and content platforms. My toolkit includes React, Next.js, FastAPI, Django, and AWS — blending modern frontends with robust backends and scalable infrastructure.
I’ve also led projects like My Favorite Bands, a music-driven social network, and built a Generative AI App Suite including image captioning, multilingual voice translation, and an AI career coach. Earlier in my career, I worked at Sony Pictures Imageworks and iPowerWebdeveloping automation and large-scale hosting platforms.
Technical Skills
Education & Certifications
UCLA, Bachelor’s Degree, cum laude.
Certifications include AWS Cloud Solutions Architect, Meta Back-End Developer, and IBM courses on Machine Learning and Generative AI.