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Dave Flynn is a key figure in astronomical data processing, with his work centered on the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF)—a groundbreaking robotic-observing program. His major contribution lies in developing the pipeline to handle the immense data stream from ZTF’s newly engineered 600-megapixel digital camera, which boasts a pioneering field of view of 47 square degrees. Installed on the 48-inch Samuel Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory, this camera generates approximately 1 petabyte of data, and Flynn’s methods enable the efficient processing of these images to detect transient events like supernovae and asteroids. His two most-cited papers, both titled "Processing Images from the Zwicky Transient Facility" (2018 with 9 citations and 2017 with 4 citations), lay the foundation for this work. While his citation counts are modest, the impact of his contributions is profound, as ZTF has become a cornerstone of time-domain astronomy, enabling discoveries that reshape our understanding of the dynamic universe. Flynn’s achievements highlight the critical role of computational innovation in modern astrophysics.