David Young

About / David Young

Curious about the whole system.

I am a Full Stack Engineer at Yoco, building Dyner: an AI-native operating system for restaurants and independent businesses. My work spans product and platform engineering, including frontend applications, backend services, cloud infrastructure, data workflows, and production system foundations. Alongside this, I am completing an MSc in Electrical Engineering at the University of Cape Town, where I am re-architecting FERS, a modern C++ radar simulation platform focused on performance, extensibility, and usability.

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01 / Experience

Places I’ve built.

Yoco · Full Stack Engineer

Building Dyner at Yoco: an AI-native operating system for restaurants and independent businesses.

  • Build across frontend, backend, cloud infrastructure, and data workflows.
  • Develop software for restaurant operations, reporting, and business workflows.
  • Contribute to AI-native tools for independent businesses across product and platform layers.
  • Work in a small engineering team taking Dyner forward inside Yoco.
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptPythonGoogle Cloud PlatformTerraformDockerDistributed ServicesData Workflows

astraen · Developer & Founder

Building independent software projects and technical foundations for product ideas.

  • Translating early ideas into practical technical blueprints and working prototypes.
  • Architecting maintainable foundations for modern web, mobile, and desktop applications.
  • Delivering full-cycle development from product strategy through deployment and quality assurance.
Next.jsSvelteFlutterDartPythonDockerRustFirebaseSQLite

The DataFlow · Founding Engineer

Co-founded and led engineering for a mobile app that helped users monitor and control mobile data usage.

  • Built the full stack from the ground up using Flutter/Dart, Kotlin, and Firebase.
  • Implemented a custom on-device firewall using Android VpnService.
  • Established the app architecture, development workflow, local database design, and CI/CD pipeline.
  • Integrated Firebase for authentication, analytics, and crash reporting.
FlutterKotlinFirebaseSQLiteRiverpod

Arixian · Software Engineering Intern

Developed a microservice for securely streaming CCTV video data to the cloud.

  • Built secure video streaming services using Python.
  • Protected camera-to-cloud data paths with encrypted communication.
  • Containerized services using Docker.
  • Collaborated with the team to improve system security and performance.
PythonDockerGitLabCI/CD

Oobalink · App Developer

Developed an interactive iOS app prototype for streamlining home loan application data capture.

  • Designed and implemented the UI with SwiftUI.
  • Built interactive workflows and data-entry forms that simulated the final production experience.
  • Implemented on-device data storage solutions.
  • Created a proof-of-concept used for stakeholder demonstration.
SwiftSwiftUIXcodeGitHub

02 / Toolkit

Across the stack.

Tools change. Thinking clearly about data, boundaries, and user needs travels with them.

Languages

C++ · Python · TypeScript · Rust · Go · Dart

Frameworks

React · Next.js · Flutter · Tauri · SvelteKit · FastAPI · Tailwind CSS · Riverpod

Cloud & platforms

Google Cloud Platform · Firebase · Terraform · Docker · CI/CD

Ways of working

System Design · Product Engineering · Problem Solving · Technical Writing · Project Management · Customer-Centric Engineering

03 / Background

Learning, always.

University of Cape Town · MSc(Eng) Electrical Engineering

Specializing in Radar and Software Engineering. Building the Flexible, Extensible Radar Simulator (FERS).

University of Cape Town · BSc(Eng) Electrical and Computer Engineering

Cumulative GPA: 64.7%. Achieved distinctions in Engineering Design (EEE3097S), High Performance Embedded Systems (EEE4120F), Linear Algebra (MAM2084S), and Final Year Project (EEE4022S).

Cambridge AS & IGCSE Level · Self-Studied

Aggregate: 82%. Achieved distinctions in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Computer Science through self-directed study.

Recognition & community

Golden Key International Honour Society Member · Toastmaster’s Youth Leadership Program Graduate · Student Volunteer, IEEE Communications Society

Beyond engineering

Development: prototyping new ideas, exploring new languages, and code sprints. Cybersecurity: Interest in digital security protocols, system hardening, and data privacy. Health & Fitness: Engaging in regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, and exploring wellness practices. Feline Enthusiast: Caretaker of cats.