
Daniel
From Canada (UTC-4)
12 years of commercial experience
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to new offersDaniel – Python, React, Django
Meet Daniel, an extroverted individual with a penchant for detail who transitioned from a career as a Math Teacher to the dynamic realm of IT. He boasts extensive experience in various IT roles, ranging from regular Software Engineer to Tech Lead positions, where he has adeptly navigated architectural decisions. Daniel's enthusiasm, combined with Senior-level hard skills and background in building AI-powered software, make him an excellent fit for your project and a valuable addition to the team, who is willing to face the challenge and get your business to new heights.
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Engineering Consultant
This is an AI-powered instant calibration identification software. It integrates vehicle diagnostic data, calibration requirements, and advanced workflow automation into a single, user-friendly platform. The platform is tailored for automotive repair shops, OEM calibration specialists, and insurance claims adjusters.
- Developed and transitioned machine learning software into a modern web application, integrating Django, Flask, and PostgreSQL to replace a legacy CSV-based workflow.
- Designed and optimized a PostgreSQL database schema, migrating datasets by implementing Django ORM and ensuring efficient query performance.
- Built and maintained Django REST Framework APIs, enabling seamless data updates between ML models and the database.
- Developed Flask-based microservices to support AWS App Runner deployments, replacing legacy EC2-based architectures for scalability and efficiency.
- Automated CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Jenkins, deploying containers via AWS ECR and App Runner for streamlined DevOps workflows.
- Enhanced front-end data management by building a dashboard with Bootstrap, DataTables, and vanilla JavaScript, allowing real-time data edits and corrections.
- Implemented secure authentication and API integrations, integrating OAuth, token-based authentication, and third-party APIs like AllData and iCar.
- Refactored and modernized codebases, migrating from local caching to S3 storage and improving observability with CloudWatch logs, Slack alerts, and Django admin tools.
- Improved ML model accuracy by feeding user-validated corrections from the dashboard back into the prediction pipeline, enhancing data integrity.
Technical Lead/Full-Stack Engineer
MVP provides medical practices with analytic software data consolidation tools and web-based visualizations that simplify understanding the business’ performance trends within one single multi-purpose dashboard from a variety of applications in order to streamline the decision-making process for optometry clinics.
- Developed and maintained a Django-based financial analytics platform, integrating QuickBooks and Google Drive for automated KPI tracking.
- Designed and optimized PostgreSQL database models to ensure accurate data storage and retrieval for financial reports.
- Implemented background task processing to automatically detect, process, and update key financial documents in Google Drive.
- Enhanced data integrity and validation by refining PDF-to-database extraction pipelines, ensuring KPIs were correctly parsed and reflected in Google Sheets.
- Built an interactive dashboard with Chart.js, dynamically visualizing financial performance metrics for data-driven decision-making.
- Developed custom API endpoints to facilitate secure data synchronization across the system.
- Worked 1-on-1 with the CEO to deliver project milestones, ensuring the prototype was aligned with business objectives.
Technical Lead/Full-Stack Engineer
The platform's main goal is to enhance an individual’s mental health by providing on-demand support from a clinically trained empathic AI system focused on emotional exploration of the root causes of distress and suffering.
- Designed, developed, and deployed an MVP for a digital therapeutic AI assistant using OpenAI’s API and Langchain.
- Fine-tuned GPT-4 with a custom training set to create an Empathic AI model for guiding users through therapeutic exercises.
- Built the backend using Django Rest Framework, integrating with a ReactJS frontend and implementing Auth0 authentication with social logins and passwordless access.
- Designed the backend architecture following hexagonal architecture and domain-driven design principles.
- Developed and launched the company website, implementing a Django Rest Framework/React stack with TypeScript.
- Automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and deployed with Google Cloud Build and Google Cloud Run.
- Installed Sentry for error monitoring with Slack notifications for real-time issue tracking.
- Managed Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and SEO optimizations, improving digital reach and user engagement.
- Created and executed Google Ad campaigns, driving targeted traffic to the platform.
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Software designed to automate the tip distribution process for restaurants, facilitating nightly or weekly tip-outs.
- Designed, developed, and tested API endpoints for a Tip Calculator project, automating tip-out calculations for restaurants.
- Built and maintained a FastAPI/Vue/PostgreSQL stack within a microservices architecture, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
- Integrated with multiple POS (Point of Sale) APIs, enabling real-time synchronization of hospitality industry transaction data.
- Developed and managed Dockerized environments, streamlining DevOps workflows and deployment processes.
- Implemented a subscription and invoicing system using Stripe’s API, automating billing and payments.
- Provided training for Sales and Marketing teams, ensuring smooth onboarding and operational understanding of the new system.
- Collaborated with Client Services and Sales to introduce the product to new and existing clients, demonstrating its impact on bookkeeping efficiency.
- Designed and developed Vue components for a public-facing application, improving user experience and interactivity.
- Created and maintained SendGrid email templates and campaigns, optimizing communication and engagement.
Full-Stack Developer
Internal platform tailored for analytics and video access, catering to players, coaches, and scouts within an NHL team.
- Designed, developed, and maintained tools within TML’s Django-based platform, enhancing data accessibility and usability.
- Worked on ingesting and processing player tracking data, scouting reports, and video to generate actionable insights.
- Transformed NHL, Sportlogiq, and optical tracking data into meaningful metrics and visual presentations.
- Worked on downloading and segmenting game-length video into play-by-play clips, linking them to corresponding event data.
- Developed algorithms to extract valuable insights from large datasets, including new computer vision-based play-by-play analysis.
- Built interactive tools that enable coaches, analysts, and staff to explore, visualize, and manipulate hockey data.
- Managed background job processing with Celery on Heroku, ensuring efficient data updates and automation.
- Wrote and executed unit tests in Django, improving code reliability and system stability.
- Configured and maintained cloud infrastructure on Heroku and AWS, optimizing performance and scalability.
- Collaborated with non-technical stakeholders, ensuring data-driven insights are accessible and actionable.
- Analyzed hockey data and presented insights to enhance decision-making across the organization.
- Contributed to research projects, applying advanced data processing techniques to improve player and team performance analysis.