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Dani Kirby

@danikirby

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Mission-driven software engineer passionate about seamless developer experiences.

Uruguay

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth opportunities. I’m am especially interested in roles related to Cyber Security, IT, system andmin, and infrastructure.

I am a mission-driven software engineer with over five years of experience at PayPal, where I have honed my skills in creating and optimizing SDK development workflows. My recent contributions include designing and maintaining scalable software tools in multiple programming languages, which have significantly enhanced integration processes for merchants. I take pride in my ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve developer experiences and ensure product-market fit.

Throughout my career, I have successfully developed tooling development kits (SDKs) that supported integration with PayPal services, surpassing $25 million in total payment volume within just three months of beta release. I am also passionate about mentoring junior developers, fostering a collaborative environment, and advocating for merchant developers to enhance their integration experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer - Merchant SDKs

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PayPal

Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Designed, developed, and maintained scalable, high performance software development kits (SDKs) in six languages to support integration with PayPal services - surpassing $25 million TPV within 3 months of beta release. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to enhance developer experience and streamline integration processes for merchants of all sizes.

TypeScript PHP .NET Ruby Python Java JavaScript OpenAPI Specification BASH Git

API Support Engineer

Braintree Payments

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Provided technical expertise on the Braintree API and integration solutions to support both internal teams and external partners. Developed internal testing tools using Ruby on Rails and RSpec to assist the support organization in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues resulting in 20% fewer technical escalations.

JavaScript Ruby Python BASH Terraform Git Splunk Datadog)Docker Vim

Technical Support Engineer

Braintree Payments

Aug 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Facilitated the resolution of technical issues, contributing to high monthly customer satisfaction scores averaging above 87% in 2020. Collaborated with internal teams to streamline support processes and improve operational efficiency.

JavaScript Ruby Splunk Datadog)Customer Support Troubleshooting Technical assistance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The App Brewery

Bootcamp Certificate, Web Development

Completed an intensive web development bootcamp, gaining expertise in front-end and back-end technologies. Developed practical skills in building modern web applications.

The Collab Lab

Apprenticeship Certificate, Software Engineering

Participated in a software engineering apprenticeship, focusing on collaborative development practices. Gained hands-on experience with React, JavaScript, and cloud-based databases.