About the Guest
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.
What can you expect to learn from this episode of Popular Pig?
- Dave’s background in agriculture and technology and how it led him to SwineTech.
- The significance of biosecurity measures like showering in and out on pig farms.
- Development and implementation of app features for Prop 12 compliance and split suckling.
- The importance of user feedback and how it shapes app improvements.
- Dave’s experiences in Nashville, including his role in karaoke and meeting country stars.
