Daniel Upshaw

Architected and delivered two end-to-end reservation systems in PHP, achieving record-breaking sales and implementing layered data security and an automated voice-calling system.

Implemented and improved end-to-end testing within CI/CD pipelines, drastically reducing storage costs, and became proficient in TypeScript.

Developed and launched a customer-facing portal for global peer exchange, modernized legacy Perl scripts, and introduced an issue-tracking system that unblocked a multi-year project.

Built and maintained multiple election campaign sites with a unified CMS backbone, contributed to CakePHP core, created an image optimization microservice, and migrated legacy content to AWS.

Co-conceived a privacy-first email platform and spearheaded development of the browser extension, implementing core features including full-text search and clipboard utilities.

Developed and maintained e-commerce platforms and custom Laravel applications, including server setup, module development, and theme customization.

Built and maintained a government events portal with 20,000+ members, designed a custom B2B REST API for an AOL partnership, and contributed to CodeIgniter open-source.

Designed the database schema and built the administration interface for a distance learning catalog, and led migration to CSS-based templates and Section 508 compliance.

Activities and societies: Student Technology Advisory Committee member; Monarch Pep Band drummer (NCAA touring); President's List; 1st place in C++ Challenge; digital photographs featured in ODU's 2nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition.

Pursued a degree in Information Technology, engaging in extracurricular activities and earning academic honors.

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Phi Theta Kappa; President's List.

Completed coursework in Information Systems Technology, graduating with honors.