Danny Peck
About Danny Peck
Danny Peck is a Principal Software Engineer at Invoca, where he has worked since 2023. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Mars Hill University and has extensive experience in software development and testing tools.
Work at Invoca
Danny Peck currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer at Invoca, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked at Invoca as a Staff Software Engineer from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at Invoca has been based in Santa Barbara, California, where he has contributed to various software engineering projects, utilizing his extensive experience in testing and automation.
Education and Expertise
Danny Peck earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Mars Hill University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in software engineering, particularly in areas such as API integration, building custom browser add-ons, and employing testing tools for JavaScript unit testing and integration testing.
Background in Software Engineering
Before joining Invoca, Danny Peck worked at DialogTech as a Lead Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater Chicago Area. He has also held positions at PEAK6 Investments LP as a Front-end Developer (Contract) in 2009, and at Two Awesome Dudes as a Senior Front-end Developer and Co-founder from 2009 to 2012. His experience spans various roles that have contributed to his skill set in front-end development and software engineering.
Technical Skills and Tools
Danny Peck employs a variety of technical tools and methodologies in his work. He utilizes testing tools such as Jest, Enzyme, and React Testing Library for JavaScript unit testing, along with Cypress for integration testing. He also integrates automation tools like GitHub Actions for automated release and deployment processes, and has experience with CI tools including Jenkins, Travis, and CircleCI.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional endeavors, Danny Peck enjoys making killer waffles, reflecting a personal interest that complements his technical career. This unique hobby showcases his diverse interests beyond software engineering.