Technologist 'Decided To Take Some Action': Palos Verdes Hero

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Kathi Moen of Rancho Palos Verdes, who nominated Dave Chura:

Where the nominee lives:
Rancho Palos Verdes

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Rancho Palos Verdes

Name of the nominee:
Dave Chura

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Kathi Moen

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
He is a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur and technologist

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
In the midst of our global pandemic, Dave decided to take some action and work hard to keep us all safer. He invented the Safe Queue app which provides users an on-demand virtual line when they get to a store or business, eliminating the need to stand in a physical line.

Safe Queue is one of three applications identified for early deployment through the 2020 Call for Code Global Challenge. IBM will work with these developers to fortify and implement their solution quickly in communities that need it most.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Dave's dedication to our community, society, and world is exemplified by his passion and technological expertise in working to create something of great use that everyone can benefit from during our pandemic and beyond.

Thank you for helping keep us all safer Dave Chura!

Thank you for all you do, Dave!

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