David Sandilands

David Sandilands is a seasoned professional in the technology sector with extensive experience in community engagement, solutions architecture, and DevOps. Currently serving as the Community and DevRel Lead at Puppet, David fosters collaboration between developers and users, produces content for community engagement, and aligns various stakeholders to advocate for developer needs. Previous roles include Principal Solutions Architect, where David managed product development for the Puppet Ecosystem, and Senior Solutions Architect, guiding the largest customers in adopting Puppet technologies. David also contributes as a DevOps Advisory Board member at DevNetwork and has authored technical publications while holding engineering roles at NatWest Group, RBS, and Sky. David holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from The University of Edinburgh.