Kemuel Mc Daniel
About Kemuel Mc Daniel
Kemuel Mc Daniel is a Principal Engineer at Ally with extensive experience in cloud systems, DevOps, and software engineering.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Kemuel Mc Daniel currently serves as a Principal Engineer at Ally. Since taking on this role in 2020, he has been responsible for leading engineering initiatives, focusing on innovative solutions and maintaining high technical standards. His work involves utilizing advanced tools and technologies to enhance system performance and reliability.
Previous Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Kemuel Mc Daniel has held several positions at Ally. From 2018 to 2020, he was a Senior DevOps Engineer, contributing to both development and operational efficiencies. He briefly served as a Senior Cloud Engineer in 2018 for seven months. Earlier, he worked at Asurion as a Software Engineer from 2014 to 2017 in Greater Nashville Area, TN, and was a Web Developer and Co-Founder at Concepts Detroit from 2012 to 2014 in Greater Detroit Area. Additionally, he has experience in the banking industry as a Senior Personal Banker and Interim Assistant Manager over a nine-year period.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Kemuel Mc Daniel is specialized in designing and maintaining cloud systems, emphasizing high-availability, security, and scalability. He is skilled in technologies such as Terraform, AWS, DigitalOcean, Jenkins, and Docker. Additionally, he is proficient in several programming languages including Python and JavaScript, employing frameworks like React, Angular, and Node. Version control systems like Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, and SVN are also within his expertise. Lastly, he is adept with various Linux distributions like Arch, Ubuntu, and CentOS.
Education and Qualifications
Kemuel Mc Daniel furthered his education at Thinkful from 2014 to 2015, enhancing his knowledge and skills in software development. Despite an initial year at Eastern Michigan University in 1970, his practical experience and continuous learning have defined his professional journey. His educational background laid a solid foundation for his technical career.
Technological Tools and Platforms
In his professional projects, Kemuel Mc Daniel utilizes a diverse set of tools and platforms. These include Artifactory, Openshift, TravisCI, Jira, Kanban, Vagrant, VirtualBox, and VMware. His familiarity with these tools ensures efficient project management and seamless integration of various technological components.