Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) Technical Steward — David Garretson – AI Code Monkey

Technical Steward, SDSUG (2026–Present)

Overview

Technical Steward, SDSUG (2026–Present)

David Garretson serves as Technical Steward for the Sonoran Desert Security User Group (SDSUG), providing technical leadership, platform reliability, and architectural continuity across the organization. With more than two decades of experience in software engineering, infrastructure operations, and enterprise‑grade systems design, David ensures SDSUG’s digital environment remains stable, secure, and aligned with the group’s practitioner‑first, vendor‑neutral standards.

Professional Background

David brings a deep technical foundation shaped by roles across software engineering, infrastructure administration, enterprise IT, and AI‑driven development.

AI and Software Engineering Leadership

As Founder of AI Code Monkey, David leads innovation in AI‑powered software development, integrating advanced models such as DeepSeek, LLaMA, GPT‑4, Claude, Amazon Nova, and Google Gemini into mathematically‑verified, production‑ready custom software. His work emphasizes reliability, correctness, and scalable architecture.

Through Garretson Technology LLC, David has spent over a decade helping organizations reduce operational inefficiencies through custom applications, automation, and integrated systems designed for long‑term stability and mission alignment.

Enterprise and Infrastructure Experience

David’s earlier career includes roles such as:

• Software Developer, SMART — CI/CD pipeline creation, API development, and capability maturity advancement
• Court Systems Analyst, City of Glendale — custom application development, process optimization, and workflow automation
• Senior IT Administrator, e4e — VOIP/TCP‑IP network operations, infrastructure monitoring, and enterprise application development
• Desktop Support Specialist, CCV — multi‑system administration, server management, and operational troubleshooting
• Software Engineer Intern, Minisoft — migration engineering, testing environment design, and web platform maintenance

Across these roles, David built expertise in:

• secure systems architecture
• Windows Server and Active Directory
• SQL Server, IIS, ASP.NET, C#, MVC, Web API
• cloud integration and Azure services
• CI/CD pipelines and SDLC discipline
• enterprise reliability engineering

Community and Leadership Background

David has served in multiple leadership roles within educational and nonprofit organizations, including:

• Board Member, Arizona Families for Home Education
• President, Christ’s Family Homeschool Ministries
• Vice President and Treasurer, CFHM
• Long‑term governance contributor and event planner

His community leadership reflects a commitment to operational clarity, ethical governance, and mission‑aligned stewardship.

SDSUG History

David previously served as Webmaster (2013–2024), designing SDSUG’s earlier website, mentoring volunteer developers, and maintaining the group’s core technology platform. His long‑term involvement provides continuity and institutional memory essential to SDSUG’s modernization and governance.

Role at SDSUG

As Technical Steward, David leads:

• platform stability and uptime management
• technical continuity across SDSUG’s digital properties
• architecture support for modernization and governance
• secure configuration, hardening, and operational hygiene
• technical coordination for events, programs, and community resources
• integration of AI‑driven development practices where appropriate
• alignment with SDSUG’s long‑term strategy and practitioner‑first standards

His stewardship ensures SDSUG’s systems remain predictable, resilient, and professionally maintained — reinforcing SDSUG’s commitment to clarity, integrity, and community‑driven security practice.

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Last updated: September 2026