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Danny Favela

@dannyfavela

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Senior engineering leader with a passion for innovative software solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, allowing me to lead teams in delivering impactful software solutions.

I am a senior engineering leader and director with extensive experience in guiding engineering teams across various business-critical domains. My career has been marked by a commitment to setting a technical vision and building high-performing teams that deliver exceptional software products. I thrive at the intersection of technology and creativity, aligning business and tech teams to foster collaboration and innovation.

At Moderna, I transformed IT operations, leading a global team to enhance efficiency and save millions. My previous role at Amazon saw me founding and scaling engineering teams that drove significant cost savings and optimized resource utilization. I have a proven track record of managing complex projects and mentoring future leaders, ensuring that organizations achieve their strategic objectives while maintaining a focus on user experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Global Cloud Operations

MODERNA

Jun 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Transformed IT operations into standardized processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs. Led a global team to deliver IT support, achieving significant savings and reducing cloud security threats. Managed critical production incidents and delivered internal tools meeting compliance standards.

Cloud Operations AWS IT Support Cost Optimization Team Leadership Security Management Processes Standardization Incident Management FinOps Compliance

Software Development Manager

AMAZON

Mar 2016 - Mar 2023 (7 years)

Founded and led engineering teams to drive cost savings initiatives, significantly reducing cloud infrastructure expenses. Developed financial systems and automated budgeting processes, enhancing operational efficiency and preventing revenue loss.

Cloud Infrastructure Data Engineering Cost Saving Initiatives Financial Systems Machine Learning Project Management Team Leadership Cross Functional Collaboration Automation Strategic Planning

Director of Engineering

LOOTSIE

Nov 2012 - Feb 2016 (3 years 3 months)

Translated business needs into software solutions in a startup environment. Led a team of engineers to deliver multi-platform products, fostering collaboration and strategic cohesion across teams.

Software Development Team Leadership Project Management Mobile Development Web Development Backend Development Agile Methodologies Strategic Planning Collaboration

Sole Proprietor

TRIVIAL SOFTWARE, LLC

Mar 2012 - Feb 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Founded a consulting software company, delivering innovative solutions and managing a Litecoin mining venture. Developed an online sheet music application through a funded Kickstarter.

Consulting Litecoin Mining Fundraising Innovation Client Management Problem Solving Business Development Strategic Planning

Associate Producer

RIOT GAMES

Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 (7 months)

Led Scrum processes for development tools and performance enhancements. Managed cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and improve visual performance, increasing player engagement.