Hello from Directus' New VP of Engineering

David Stockton, the new VP of Engineering at Directus, shares his journey from early experiences with computers, such as programming on a Commodore 64, to his extensive career in software engineering and leadership roles, including his previous position as Director of Cloud Infrastructure Engineering at Confluent. Stockton emphasizes his people-first leadership style and his enthusiasm for joining the team at Directus, which he describes as a perfect match due to the company's strong vision for growth and areas for contribution that align with his expertise. He highlights the potential of Directus's dynamic schema management and API-first approach to meet the evolving needs of AI-first builders and democratize data securely. Stockton expresses excitement about the opportunity to contribute to Directus's success and invites others to engage with him as he begins his new role.