Daniel Lantz
About Daniel Lantz
Daniel Lantz is the Founding Engineer at Campfire (YC S23) and has a diverse background in software engineering and management roles at various companies, including Trovata, Kodifi.ai, UDig, and Capital One.
Current Role at Campfire
Daniel Lantz currently serves as the Founding Engineer at Campfire, a position he has held since 2023. Campfire, part of the Y Combinator Summer 2023 batch, benefits from his extensive software engineering and leadership experience.
Previous Experience at Trovata
At Trovata, Daniel Lantz held several roles, starting as a Senior Software Engineer in 2021. He quickly progressed to Software Engineering Manager in 2022, and eventually became Senior Software Engineering Manager from 2022 to 2023. Later in 2023, he briefly served as Director. Trovata, based in Richmond, Virginia, leveraged his expertise in software development and management.
Co-Founder of Kodifi.ai
Daniel co-founded Kodifi.ai in 2020 and contributed to the startup for five months. During his tenure, he played a key role in laying the technological foundation for the company in Richmond, Virginia. His entrepreneurial spirit and technical knowledge were instrumental in the company's initial development.
Consultant and Engineer at UDig and Capital One
Daniel worked as a Consultant at UDig from 2019 to 2020, providing valuable insights and solutions for clients in the Richmond, Virginia area. Before this, he spent three years at Capital One as a Software Engineer and Senior Associate, Software Engineering. His work at these firms focused on delivering robust software solutions and advancing technology projects.
Educational Background
Daniel Lantz earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from William & Mary, completing his studies in 2016. His dual focus on computer science and linguistics provided him with a unique interdisciplinary skill set that he applies in his tech roles.