Daniel Porteous
About Daniel Porteous
Daniel Porteous is a Software Engineer at Aptos Labs, where he has worked since 2023, contributing to the Developer Platform team. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having previously held positions at Facebook and the University of Melbourne.
Work at Aptos
Daniel Porteous has been employed at Aptos Labs as a Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, he works in a hybrid capacity and contributes to the Developer Platform team. His responsibilities include building APIs, SDKs, and CLIs that support developers. Additionally, he engages in developer relations work part-time, focusing on enhancing communication and support for developers utilizing the Aptos blockchain.
Previous Experience
Before joining Aptos Labs, Daniel Porteous held various positions in the tech industry. He worked at Facebook as a Production Engineer from 2018 to 2022, following a brief tenure in 2017. Prior to that, he served as an Administrative Assistant at Healthscope from 2014 to 2016. His early career also included a role as an Information Technology Officer at CISSA from 2016 to 2017 and tutoring at the University of Melbourne in Object Oriented Software Development and Foundations of Algorithms in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Porteous studied at the University of Melbourne, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from 2014 to 2017. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in software development principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles.
Career Timeline
Daniel Porteous has a diverse career timeline that includes significant roles in both education and industry. He began his professional journey as an Administrative Assistant at Healthscope, transitioned to tutoring at the University of Melbourne, and then moved into engineering roles at Facebook and Aptos Labs. His experience spans multiple locations, including Melbourne, Menlo Park, and London.