Software Engineer @ Broadly responsible for caching architecture, large-scale data migrations, back-end site performance, image storage, as well as internal and external API's.
Worked to prototype and prove out Etsy's first implementation of edge side rendering, using mustache templates and a custom data fetching layer.
Investigated and initiated Etsy's migration to HHVM, leading to a 2x reduction in latency. Collaborated with the open source HHVM community to fix bugs and add features. From May 2013 to Present (2 years 7 months) Core Platform Engineering Intern @ Responsible for caching architecture, large-scale data migrations, back-end site performance, image storage, internal and external API's. From March 2012 to May 2013 (1 year 3 months) Teaching Assistant @ Teach lab modules on topics such as version control, debugging and other software development best practices. From August 2012 to December 2012 (5 months) Senior Desktop Support Technician @ Responsible for interfacing with faculty regarding technology issues, deploying machines, managing inventory, and maintaining the Active Directory. My additional responsibilities include managing the MySQL inventory database, maintaining the JavaScript/PHP Inventory Management system, developing new Ruby on Rails Inventory Management modules, administering and securing the Linux systems that support the inventory system and general operations. From September 2010 to May 2012 (1 year 9 months) Systems Architecture Intern @ Responsible for providing support for the shared development and tests environments to support project teams.
Gathered performance metrics to improve package deployment pocess.
Provided support and developed solutions for the Continuous Integration System.
Assisted with Windows Server 2008 Modernization Process.
Researched and gave presentations on Cloud Computing, Employee Skill Gaps and the Git Version Control System. From May 2011 to August 2011 (4 months) Hartford, Connecticut AreaLead Systems Administrator @ Administer Amazon EC2 Linux instances as well as other VPS hosts. Support developers by maintaining git code revision system. Maintain C++ server side applications. Optimize nginx, apache2, MySQL for increased speed and load. Manage internal mail server. Insure security of systems through testing and remediation. Develop chef infrastructure automation solution. From April 2010 to May 2011 (1 year 2 months) Desktop Technician @ Provided second level technical support for faculty and staff in the form of over the phone and in person assistance. Deployed and imaged new hardware. Managed stock tracking and Active Directory. From September 2009 to May 2010 (9 months) Computer Technician @ Computer and network troubleshooting, hardware repair. Work directly with clients addressing their technology needs. From February 2009 to September 2009 (8 months) Sole Proprietor @ Built workstations for end users, repaired computers, constructed home networks, consulted individuals on their technology needs. From June 2007 to January 2009 (1 year 8 months)
BS, Computer Science, Information Technology Minor @ Marist College From 2009 to 2013 Dan Miller is skilled in: C++, Java, Erlang, MySQL, Powershell, Python, Linux, Bash, Nginx, Apache, Windows Server, Computer Security, PHP, JavaScript, Ruby
Websites:
http://danielsmiller.com,
http://www.marist.edu