Dan W Shields
About Dan W Shields
Dan W Shields is a Developer Experience Engineer at Parity Technologies, specializing in Substrate-based blockchain development since 2020. He holds a PhD in Applied Nuclear Physics from the Colorado School of Mines and is actively involved in community management for distributed web technologies.
Work at Parity Technologies
Dan W Shields has been serving as a Developer Experience Engineer at Parity Technologies since 2020. In this role, he specializes in Substrate-based blockchain development, focusing on enhancing the developer experience within the organization. He is responsible for developing and delivering academy courses aimed at empowering web3 engineers with Parity's toolset. His work contributes to the broader adoption and understanding of distributed web technologies.
Education and Expertise
Dan W Shields holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Nuclear Physics from the Colorado School of Mines, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Physics from the same institution, completing his degree from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in technology and engineering, particularly in distributed systems and blockchain development.
Background in Teaching and Community Engagement
Dan has a background in education and community engagement. He worked as a Teaching Assistant at the Colorado School of Mines for seven months in 2017. Additionally, he served as an Instructor at the UC Berkeley Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology from 2021 to 2022. His commitment to community management is evident through his active involvement in events related to distributed web technologies and his role as the primary Steward of the Cryptorado Community.
Professional Experience in Research and Leadership
Dan has held various positions that highlight his expertise in research and leadership. He was a Graduate Research Assistant at Los Alamos National Laboratory from 2013 to 2016. He also served as CTIO and Community Manager at ESQLegal for four months in 2018. His leadership experience extends to his roles as Founder of CORE Assembly and Steward at Cryptorado and ETHDenver, where he advocates for distributed web technologies.