# Zero Mission

> Software Architect & Technical Coach. I work with teams to integrate quality, scalability, security, and accessibility into enterprise mobile and cloud projects.

Zero Mission is the consulting practice of Dr. Dave Stanton, a Software Architect & Technical Coach who works with teams to integrate quality, scalability, security, and accessibility into enterprise mobile and cloud projects. Dave holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida and has extensive experience in cloud architecture, platform development, and technical leadership.

## Services

- **Fractional CTO**: Cost-effective alternative to full-time CTO, providing high-level expertise and strategic insight without associated full-time costs. Ideal for budget-conscious companies seeking expert tech leadership with fractional commitment.
- **Engineering Teams Time-bound Help**: Support for development teams and managers responsible for product production and building, assisting with sprints, new features, updates, and fixes.

## Expertise

- **Salesforce**: Core platform configurations, customizations, and integrations. Specializing in Net Zero Cloud and Data Cloud. Ideal pairing: Salesforce + Heroku.
- **AWS**: Multi-region networking, application, and data-lifecycle management. Ideal pairing: AWS + Snowflake.  
- **Peplink**: Connect data centers and mobile assets to cloud infrastructure. Ideal pairing: Peplink + AWS.
- **Heroku**: Use Heroku's platform to reduce costs and improve performance for Salesforce applications. Ideal pairing: Heroku + Salesforce.

## Certifications

Dave holds multiple professional certifications including:
- Heroku Architecture Designer
- Multiple Salesforce certifications (Platform Developer I, Platform App Builder, Administrator, Sales Cloud Consultant)
- AWS certifications (Big Data Specialty, DevOps Engineer Professional, Solutions Architect Professional, SysOps Administrator Associate, Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Associate)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, SAFe Leading SAFe 5.1
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, VMware Certified Associate
- PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, PADI Emergency First Response Instructor

## Published Work

- [Experience-driven Engineering in IoT](https://aisel.aisnet.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1127&context=thci): Research on the importance of user experience for developing connected products people love (Dec 2019).
- [Improving Reliability and Security of Global Cold Chain Logistics](https://www.iiconsortium.org/news-pdf/joi-articles/2019-March-JoI-Improving-Reliability-and-Security-of-Global-Cold-Chain-Logistics-for-Pharmaceutical-Assets.pdf): Published work on pharmaceutical supply chain technology (Dec 2019).
- [Ops to the Nines](https://source.opennews.org/articles/ops-nines/): Article on operational excellence and system reliability (Dec 2019).

## Contact

- Email: dave@zeromissionllc.com
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-stanton/): /dave-stanton
- [Salesforce Trailblazer](https://www.salesforce.com/trailblazer/dstantonsfdc): /dstantonsfdc
- Contact form available for project inquiries and consultation requests