David Kennell

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DISC Type : ic

Professional development at Career Break

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Overview

David is a web developer specializing in TypeScript, React. js, and Next. js with a background in business administration. He possesses notable experience in the e-commerce sector, having improved Core Web Vitals at Lighting New York and assisted with a major site migration at PetSmar. He is a Salesforce Certified B2C Commerce Developer.

He thrives in collaborative, tight-knit team environments where he can engage his problem-solving skills. It is highly important for him to understand the business context and value behind his work, leading him to ask detailed questions about project domains to ensure alignment and prevent errors.

Unique fact: David is certified as both a Salesforce B2C Commerce Developer and a Professional Scrum Developer.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Assertive

Curious

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.  They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Modern Frontend Architecture
Currently on a professional sabbatical focused on deepening his expertise in modern frontend architecture and application performance.
E-commerce Performance
Holds a Salesforce B2C Commerce Developer certification and has experience improving Core Web Vitals for e-commerce homepages.
Application Security
Is dedicating his current professional development sabbatical to gaining deeper knowledge in application security principles.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025 - 12-2025
Professional development at Career Break
4-2023 - 3-2025
Senior Web Developer at PetSmart
8-2020 - 4-2023
Web Developer at Lighting New York
2-2018 - 2-2020
Web Developer at ProctorU
4-2018 - 10-2018
Technical Coach at Flatiron School

Education

2016 - 2017
Full Stack Web Development Course with React from Flatiron School
2013 - 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Flagler College-Tallahassee

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And David

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