Dave Parks is an engineer at SwineTech with a diverse background in agriculture and technology. Raised in South Central Kansas, Dave grew up with hands-on experience at his grandparents’ small sow finishing farm. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in secondary education, emphasizing computers. Dave spent years in the public school system, where he taught computer technology and developed mobile apps and cloud computing solutions to enhance educational processes.

At SwineTech, he has been pivotal in developing key app features like Prop 12 compliance and split suckling tracking, improving efficiency in pork production. His blend of agricultural roots and technological expertise drives his innovative contributions to the pork industry. Dave’s experiences in Nashville, meeting country stars, and how karaoke unexpectedly changed his life for the better add a unique dimension to his journey.