David Loor

David Loor M.

AI & Web Solutions Architect

Interested in Open Source, Web & AI

16+ Years of Experience in Web Development

I help organizations build secure, scalable web solutions that improve efficiency, drive growth, and unlock new opportunities with AI and innovation.

Next.jsDrupalWordPress
AI & IntegrationsCloud Computing
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Expertise & Skills

Web Development

AI & Integrations

Technology Leadership

  • Solution Architecture
  • Technology Roadmap
  • Scalability & Performance
  • Security Architecture
  • Engineering Leadership
  • Due Diligence & Compliance
  • Innovation & Emerging Technologies

Career & Education

Current

Web Tech Lead

WebFirst
2024 – Present

I lead a development team and drive government-focused AI and web projects. I design and build secure, compliant solutions that combine AI, databases, and web technologies to solve complex government challenges.

Leading government web projects
Implementing secure AI solutions
Ensuring compliance standards
Managing enterprise Drupal
Driving team excellence
Building secure platforms
Optimizing performance
Mentoring developers

Director of Web Development

New Target
2023 – 2024

Led and mentored a global team of 10+ developers across three continents, driving efficiency and quality in enterprise projects. Managed complex Drupal and WordPress implementations while implementing robust security, performance, and accessibility standards.

Led global development team
Implemented Agile methodologies
Enhanced security & performance
Ensured WCAG 2.1 compliance
Drove strategic decisions
Provided technical leadership
Managed recruitment efforts
Resolved complex challenges

Solutions Architect

New Target
2018 – 2023

Led and architected enterprise-level Drupal and WordPress projects while mentoring a development team. Established technical standards, improved site performance, and implemented innovative solutions for complex client requirements.

Led WordPress & Drupal projects
Mentored development team
Established coding standards
Optimized site performance
Designed scalable solutions
Implemented CI/CD pipelines
Enhanced security measures
Drove technical innovation

From the Blog

How to speed up Drupal with the right caches: OPcache, APCu, and a shared backend (Redis or Memcached)

2025-08-13

Use OPcache and APCu everywhere, then pick one shared backend (Redis or Memcached). Configure it well and Drupal feels quick.

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Speed up the Drupal backend with $settings['state_cache']

2025-08-13

A small settings.php switch that reduces database reads and makes admin pages feel snappier.

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How to Enable HTTP/2 (and HTTP/3): Nginx, Apache, CDN

2025-08-13

Want faster loads? Turn on HTTP/2 and, if possible, HTTP/3. This guide shows how to enable both on Nginx, Apache, and common CDNs, how to check they work, and quick fixes if they don't.

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