Dan Foley
About Dan Foley
Dan Foley is the Director of Engineering at Joy, where he has worked since 2021. He possesses a comprehensive skillset in software development and values team engagement and meaningful collaboration.
Work at Joy
Dan Foley currently serves as the Director of Engineering at Joy, a position he has held since 2021. He has been with the company for a total of five years, starting as a Lead Software Engineer in 2019. In his role, he emphasizes the importance of team engagement and values the meaningful work accomplished collectively. His leadership style is characterized by proactive communication and a strong sense of connectedness with team members.
Education and Expertise
Dan Foley studied Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in software engineering, particularly in distributed systems and user experience design. He possesses a comprehensive skillset that encompasses the entire development lifecycle, from conception to launch, and emphasizes quality through design principles and thorough documentation.
Background
Dan Foley has a diverse professional background, having worked in various engineering roles across multiple companies. His career includes positions at Zignal Labs, Servio, MobiTV.com, DeNA, and Concur, where he held titles such as Senior Software Engineer and Principal Software Engineer. His early career began at Foster-Miller as a System Engineer, where he worked for seven years. This extensive experience has contributed to his strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dan Foley has demonstrated a consistent track record of technical leadership and peer mentoring. He champions customer and end-user needs in product development, effectively balancing immediate product requirements with long-term strategic planning. His ability to adapt complex requirements into deliverable features has been a key aspect of his success in various engineering roles.