Dan Mc Daniel
About Dan Mc Daniel
Dan Mc Daniel serves as the Chief Architect and Information Security Officer at Wizards of the Coast, where he has led a team of 25 engineers and played a pivotal role in the company's digital transformation. With prior experience at notable organizations such as Intuit, Alaska Airlines, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, he has extensive expertise in enterprise architecture and information security.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Dan Mc Daniel has served as the Chief Architect and Information Security Officer at Wizards of the Coast since 2016. In this role, he has orchestrated the growth and maturation of a team of 25 engineers, focusing on internal company services and the gaming platform. He played a pivotal role in the company's digital transformation strategy, transitioning Wizards of the Coast from an analog game company to a AAA digital game publisher, with 12 titles currently in the pipeline. Additionally, he implemented and led the Privacy compliance program, addressing GDPR and CCPA requirements, which included managing RTBF/SAR requests and overseeing data governance.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Dan Mc Daniel held several significant roles in various organizations. He worked as a Senior Enterprise Architect at Intuit from 2005 to 2007 and then at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation from 2007 to 2012. He also served as a Principal Architect at T-Mobile from 2012 to 2014 and as a Senior Enterprise Architect at Alaska Airlines from 2014 to 2016. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in enterprise architecture and information security.
Education and Expertise
Dan Mc Daniel studied Computer Science at Azusa Pacific University from 1984 to 1985 and attended Ventura College from 1980 to 1983. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in information security and enterprise architecture, which he has applied throughout his career in various high-profile positions.
Key Projects and Initiatives
At Wizards of the Coast, Dan Mc Daniel has been instrumental in several key projects. He designed and implemented a digital gaming platform using AWS and Azure, allowing over 700 developers from multiple studios to work concurrently. He also migrated sensitive intellectual property from legacy repositories to secure Media Asset Management and Digital Asset Management tools, enhancing data security and accessibility.