Daniel Stracquadanio
About Daniel Stracquadanio
Daniel Stracquadanio serves as the Manager of Forward Deployed Engineering at Bluecore, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in software engineering, education, and team leadership, with experience in both front-end and back-end development.
Work at Bluecore
Daniel Stracquadanio has been employed at Bluecore since 2020, progressing through various roles. He currently serves as the Manager of Forward Deployed Engineering, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Team Lead for Forward Deployed Engineering for 10 months, and before that, he worked as a Forward Deployed Engineer for two years. His experience at Bluecore highlights his capabilities in managing engineering teams and deploying technical solutions.
Education and Expertise
Daniel studied at Fullstack Academy, where he completed a Software Engineering Immersive program in 2020. His education included hands-on training in software development, which he supplemented with a role as a Teaching Fellow at the same institution. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Fordham University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His educational background supports his technical skills, including proficiency in JavaScript, Python, Node.js, SQL, and Google Cloud Platform services.
Background
Before entering the tech industry, Daniel gained experience in education. He worked as an English Teacher at Brooklyn Jesuit Prep from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Dormitory Attendant and Substitute Teacher at St. Labre Indian School from 2015 to 2016. His background in education contributes to his mentoring abilities and leadership in engineering roles.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Daniel has demonstrated technical proficiency through contributions to open-source projects on GitHub, showcasing his skills in JavaScript and Python. He is experienced in using various testing frameworks, including Mocha, Enzyme, and Jasmine, to ensure code quality. Additionally, he utilizes Docker for containerization and deployment of applications, further enhancing his technical capabilities.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Bluecore, Daniel held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as an Admissions Intern at Fordham University from 2014 to 2015, gaining insights into administrative processes. His experience at Fullstack Academy as a Software Engineering Student and Teaching Fellow in 2020 provided him with foundational software development skills that he applies in his current engineering roles.