About

We’re Dana and Mike — two software engineers who believe your smart home should work for you, not spy on you.

We met while building enterprise software at Alvaria, and between us we bring over a decade of professional engineering experience to every job. Dana came to tech from the world of TV and film production, where solving problems on the fly isn’t optional — it’s the job. He went on to earn his engineering chops at Flatiron School and has since worked as a Senior Software Engineer at companies like Alvaria and NICE. When he’s not working, you’ll find him speaking at Atlanta’s Python meetup or teaching kids how to code with Raspberry Pis.

Mike is a full stack engineer at LinkLive with deep expertise in enterprise systems and a talent for making complex tech feel simple. He’s built a reputation for clear communication, sharp troubleshooting, and actually listening to what clients need — not just selling them the latest gadget.

We started MyNeighborhoodNerd because we saw a gap: families and homeowners across north metro Atlanta want the convenience of smart home technology without handing their data over to Big Tech. We get it — because we wouldn’t want that either. Every installation, every recommendation, and every support call is guided by one principle: your privacy comes first.

We’re local. We’re technical. And we’re the nerds next door you actually want to hear from.