Jay Danielsen
About Jay Danielsen
Jay Danielsen is a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Cision with over 30 years of experience in software engineering and technical leadership roles.
Current Role at Cision
Jay Danielsen is currently serving as a Senior Principal Software Engineer at Cision in the United States. He joined Cision in November 2021. In this role, he applies over 30 years of experience in software engineering and technical leadership to contribute to the company's technological advancement.
Previous Experience at Valassis Digital
Jay Danielsen has substantial experience from his tenure at Valassis Digital, where he served in multiple roles. From 2018 to 2021, he was the Director of Software Engineering for the Data Platform team. Prior to that, he was the Chief Architect for Digital Media from 2011 to 2018. His work there bolstered his expertise in digital media and data platforms.
Work at Oracle Corporation
From 2010 to 2011, Jay Danielsen worked at Oracle Corporation as a Principal Member of the Technical Staff. During his time there, he contributed to various technical projects and was an integral part of the technical team for one year.
Cloud Engineering at Sun Microsystems
Jay Danielsen spent a significant part of his career at Sun Microsystems, where he worked from 1992 to 2010. Initially, he served as a Systems Engineer for ten years. Later, he moved into cloud engineering roles, where he spent eight years working on cloud infrastructure projects, honing his expertise in the burgeoning field of cloud technology.
Early Career at Watkins-Johnson
Jay Danielsen began his professional journey at Watkins-Johnson, where he served as an MTS/Software Systems Manager from 1983 to 1992. In this role, he managed software systems and contributed to the company's technological initiatives for nine years.
Educational Background
Jay Danielsen holds an MBA from Santa Clara University, which he pursued from 1986 to 1989. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Purdue University, having studied there from 1979 to 1983. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in software engineering and technical leadership.