Danny Nelson
About Danny Nelson
Danny Nelson is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in engineering management and software development, having worked at companies such as Unstoppable Domains, Good Eggs, and Zipline. He studied at Northwestern University and the University of Southern California, and has a background in software engineering from Hack Reactor.
Work at Fly Zipline
Danny Nelson has been employed as a Software Engineer at Zipline since 2023. His role involves contributing to the development and implementation of software solutions that support Zipline's operations in drone logistics and delivery services. Based in Seattle, Washington, he has been part of a team focused on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Zipline's technology.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Danny Nelson held several significant roles in software engineering. He worked at Unstoppable Domains as an Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2023, overseeing engineering projects in Seattle. Before that, he served as an Engineering Manager at Good Eggs from 2018 to 2020 and also worked as a Senior Software Engineer there for 8 months in 2018. His experience at Good Eggs continued as he transitioned to a Senior Engineering Manager role from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background in Software Engineering
Danny Nelson studied at Northwestern University from 2008 to 2012, earning a degree that laid the foundation for his career in software engineering. He furthered his education at the University of Southern California from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he completed a program at Hack Reactor, focusing on Software Engineering from 2013 to 2014.
Career Development and Roles
Throughout his career, Danny has accumulated diverse experience in software engineering roles. He started as a Software Engineer at NodePrime in 2014 and later worked as a Frontend Engineer at ClientSuccess. He spent four years at Good Eggs as a Software Engineer from 2014 to 2018, where he developed his skills and advanced to managerial positions.