DAVID DANIELS
Senior Software Engineer
AI & Platform Engineering
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- Spring Hill, Florida, USA
MY STORY
The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
- Alan Kay
AI & Agentic Engineering · Platform ModernizationDevOps Automation · Software Engineering
With more than 25 years of software engineering experience, my career has evolved from designing and developing applications to modernizing enterprise platforms, architecting cloud solutions, and building sophisticated DevOps automation. Throughout that progression, I've focused on solving complex engineering challenges, streamlining development processes, and building reusable solutions that improve how software is developed, delivered, and maintained.
Today, I'm extending that foundation into AI and agentic engineering, combining deep software development expertise with Microsoft Azure, GitHub Enterprise, and emerging AI technologies such as Claude, Codex, and Copilot. I'm particularly interested in exploring what's possible through hands-on prototyping, building intelligent solutions, and applying decades of engineering judgment to evaluate their quality, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.
Along the way, I've written software through every major shift in how it's built, and I've earned certifications at each stage. I am bringing that history to AI. When an AI assistant generates code, I bring the experience to evaluate its design, quality, efficiency, and maintainability—not simply whether it runs.
CREDENTIALS
The most important skill to acquire now is learning how to learn.
- John Naisbitt
I've always believed that experience and continued learning go hand in hand. From my earliest software development certifications to cloud platforms, DevOps, and now AI, each one represents something I've challenged myself to learn and understand. Some are decades old, others brand new, and I'm proud of every one of them.
Certifications
- ActionsGitHub Certified
- Advanced SecurityGitHub Certified
- AdministrationGitHub Certified
- Agentic AI DeveloperGitHub Certified
- CopilotGitHub Certified
- FoundationsGitHub Certified
- Azure AI FundamentalsMicrosoft Certified
- Azure AdministratorMicrosoft Certified
- Azure Developer AssociateMicrosoft Certified
- DevOps Engineer ExpertMicrosoft Certified
- Solutions DeveloperMicrosoft Certified
- Solutions AssociateMicrosoft Certified
- Programming in C#Microsoft Specialist
- Technology AssociateMicrosoft
- Certified ProfessionalMicrosoft
- A+ Certified Service TechnicianCompTIA
Partnerships & Applied Skills
- Microsoft Partner NetworkMicrosoft Partner
- GitHub Technology PartnerGitHub Partner
- Advanced Security DeliveryGitHub Partner Credential
- Migrations Partner DeliveryGitHub Partner Credential
- Copilot: AI-Assisted DevelopmentGitHub Partner Credential
- Copilot: Core Skills & DeliveryGitHub Partner Credential
- Copilot: Deploying & Scaling AIGitHub Partner Credential
- Azure DevOps MigrationMicrosoft Applied Skills
- Automate Azure Load TestingMicrosoft Applied Skills
Formal Education
- ITT Technical Institute Associate of Applied Science Electronics Engineering Technology Indianapolis, IN · 1998 · Highest Honors Achievement
EXPERIENCE
The most dangerous phrase in the language is, "We've always done it this way."
- Grace Hopper
Senior DevOps Engineer
Xebia, Atlanta, GA
My experience at Xebia has taken me beyond the familiar boundaries of software development and Microsoft-focused engineering into a broader world of technical consulting. Working across multiple client engagements, often simultaneously, I've helped organizations ranging from small development teams to global enterprises modernize their development platforms. Each engagement brings different technologies, engineering challenges, and governance requirements, pushing me to adapt quickly and develop practical solutions tailored to each client's environment.
My role has expanded beyond hands-on engineering to include technical discovery, solution evaluation, client presentations, and pre-sales consulting. Working alongside architects and engineering teams, I've helped clients navigate complex migrations, evaluate unfamiliar technologies, and address security, compliance, and integration challenges. I also work with enterprise clients to apply GitHub Copilot and agentic development capabilities to their engineering practices, while continuing to expand my experience with broader AI platforms and custom agent development.
Principal Azure DevOps Engineer
ANDMORE, Las Vegas, NV
At ANDMORE, I modernized Azure infrastructure and improved software delivery for a large wholesale marketplace organization, providing technical guidance to approximately 200 developers. My work spanned cloud architecture, DevOps automation, and platform migrations, with an emphasis on replacing inefficient processes with reusable engineering solutions.
I focused on simplifying fragmented development processes through reusable automation, making it easier for engineering teams to build, secure, and deliver software consistently.
Azure DevOps Engineer
It Works! Marketing, Palmetto, FL
As part of the architecture team at an international beauty and wellness marketing company, I helped modernize Azure infrastructure and establish more consistent engineering practices across the organization. My responsibilities spanned cloud architecture and infrastructure automation, application deployment, security, and operational support.
A significant part of my work involved moving infrastructure management away from manual processes and toward self- service automation, making Azure resources easier to provision and maintain. I also worked closely with development teams to improve their understanding of cloud services while researching and prototyping emerging Azure technologies.
Senior Software Architect
Azure DevOps Engineer
DataAge Business Systems, Clearwater, FL
Modernizing an established financial transaction platform required more than moving its infrastructure to the cloud. My role involved reworking the architecture and development practices behind DataAge's flagship software, which supported point-of-sale and business operations throughout the pawnbroker industry.
I combined hands-on software development with cloud architecture, refactoring legacy applications using test-driven development, SOLID principles, and established design patterns to improve reliability and maintainability. I also helped establish an in-house technical team and integrated external hardware and software services into the company's applications.
Software Architect
MarineMax, Clearwater, FL
Connecting the many systems behind a nationwide marine dealership network was central to my work at MarineMax. I designed and developed custom application services that brought together dealership information, inventory data, financial transactions, and external business integrations.
I developed REST APIs and event-driven services that allowed independent systems to exchange information more effectively. My work also included authentication services, credit reporting and payment processing integrations, internal application development, and automation to simplify everyday dealership operations.
Senior Software Engineer
Auto Internet Marketing, Clearwater, FL
During my nine years at Auto Internet Marketing, I developed and modernized web applications that supported online lead generation across the automotive, financial services, and education industries. My responsibilities spanned application architecture, software development, database engineering, and server infrastructure, including maintaining high-transaction systems and improving the performance and reliability of established applications.
Beyond application development, I introduced source control, automated .NET builds, and Agile practices to improve collaboration and software delivery. I also modernized legacy ASP.NET applications and helped maintain the server and database infrastructure supporting the company's operations.