Who We Are
David Knight, President
Passionate. Visionary. Leader.
David has been a FileMaker consultant since 1990 and is a Platinum Member of FileMaker Business Alliance. He is certified in FileMaker versions 7 through 11 and has designed and built hundreds of applications in many industries. David won the FileMaker Excellence Award for Outstanding Technical Support in 2001 and is a strong customer service advocate. He is the founder of the FileMaker Developers in Southern California (FMDiSC) Group and is a current board member. He is a popular speaker at technology events and a featured speaker at FileMaker Developer Conferences. His passion is using technology for good (not evil) to help business leaders run smart, efficient companies. A former Radio DJ and record producer, David relaxes with biking, barbecuing & basketball.
Chris Jackson, Development Director
Experienced. Dedicated. Architect.
Chris’s technology background includes a 10-year career in production management and budgeting in the feature film, television, post production and visual effects industries. Chris transitioned to computer software when he joined a major computer game development company. While there, he honed his interface design skills, enabling him to build intuitive user experiences into business software systems. The applications “CJ” designs at Angel City, deliver tremendous ROI to customers, often paying for themselves many times over. He is also an expert at the process of custom development and an excellent “trail guide” for our new customers. He is an avid bike rider and a passionate photographer; some of his photos adorn the walls at ACD.
Bill Krauss, Technology Director
Attentive. Versatile. Craftsman.
Bill’s mantra is, “To the user, the interface IS the application."
This is apparent when seeing how Bill crafts simple applications that often harness powerful processes below the surface. Bill’s ability to bridge the gap between business and technology comes from years of design and development with a broad range of web and database platforms. Angel City’s “Digital Guru” is certified in Oracle database administration and application development, FileMaker Pro, and UNIX system administration. He has a hunger for new technology and loves using it to solve challenging customer problems. In addition to his long career as a software developer, Bill has spent time as a record producer, audio engineer, marketing executive, web/graphic designer, voice actor and photographer.
Joe Gold, Senior Developer
Creative. Patient. Magician.
Joe has broad experience with a wide variety of organizations, spanning entertainment, education and government. He has worked at such companies as Disney, Amgen, and CRESST/UCLA, managing critical business applications. Joe is skilled in FileMaker Pro and is certified in versions 8-11. He has become expert in a wide variety of industries including, entertainment, fire departments, membership organizations and others. He is known for his outstanding customer service and his clever problem solving skills…that often leave the rest of the ACD staff in silent awe. On the side, Joe has written, directed, produced and acted in a number of feature films and shorts. He is also an accomplished magician.
Julia Dzwonkoski, Developer
Enthusiastic. Collaborative. Artist.
Julia brings a skilled background in graphic and web design to her work as a superb FileMaker consultant. She received a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Art from the University of California San Diego and has extensive experience designing systems for the non-profit, fine art and education sectors. Julia specializes in effective interface design and she helps the entire crew at ACD create applications that are inviting and friendly. She is a FileMaker Certified developer, plays in PHP and other web technologies and has excellent communication chops. She can be found in her down time pursuing painting, sculpture, music and her cats.
Nicole Braucher, Office Administrator
Flexible. Frendly. Coordinator.
“Nickie” has been a part of the Angel City Data team since early 2008. She is often the nerve center of the organization, adeptly handling contracts, project documents, license sales, purchasing and marketing for our busy office. Even more importantly, she keeps the cupboards stocked with caffeine and chocolate…the fuel that powers ACD. She is also attending California State University, Northridge where she’s studying Cinema and Television Arts. When Nicole isn’t busy studying or working, she enjoys playing with art projects and going to music concerts.