Dave Badger - Enterprise Solution Architect

David Badger is an experienced Solution Architect at Dakota Systems with over ten years experience designing and developing custom technical communications solutions based on specific customer requirements. During his time at Dakota, Dave has lead the implementation of solutions leveraging MarkLogic and other XML database platforms at Kohler, Shure, Elsevier, the American Library Association, World Book Encyclopedia, and US Pharmacopeia. Dave has earned his BS from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

Dave is also a talented DITA Architect with over 15 years experience developing technical documentation in R&D, manufacturing, and business environments. He is skilled in connecting with subject matter experts and stakeholders to assemble and lead product-focused or cross-functional business teams to create and manage technical documentation. Dave has a strong understanding of DITA concepts and expertise in data modeling, with a track record of defining requirements that support publishing, metadata, and content reuse goals.

Technical Expertise Includes:

  • Arbortext Epic Editor

  • Oxygen XML Editor

  • AEM XML Documentation Add-on

  • DITA design and customization

  • XSLT and XSL-FO stylesheet development

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