Daniel Gaspar
About Daniel Gaspar
Daniel Gaspar is a Staff Software Engineer with significant experience at The Apache Software Foundation and Preset since 2019. He has contributed to various open-source projects and authored a book on Flask web development.
Work at Preset
Daniel Gaspar has been employed at Preset as a Staff Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of data visualization tools. His work focuses on leveraging his expertise in software engineering to improve user experiences and streamline processes within the organization. Gaspar's tenure at Preset aligns with his commitment to open-source projects, reflecting the company's values in promoting collaborative software development.
Current Role at The Apache Software Foundation
Since 2019, Daniel Gaspar has served as a Committer and Project Management Committee (PMC) member at The Apache Software Foundation. In this capacity, he plays a crucial role in overseeing the development and direction of various Apache projects. His involvement demonstrates his dedication to fostering community-driven software development and ensuring the quality and sustainability of open-source projects.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Gaspar holds an Engineer’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, which he completed from 2004 to 2010. He has also pursued various specialized studies, including Administration and Implementation at Altitude Uci, Advanced System Administration for Solaris, and IBM Tivoli Storage Manager. His educational background equips him with a robust foundation in software engineering and systems administration, enhancing his technical capabilities in his professional roles.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current positions, Daniel Gaspar worked as a DevOps Engineer at Miniclip from 2015 to 2019, where he focused on optimizing software deployment and infrastructure management. He also served as an Author for PACKT PUBLISHING LIMITED in 2018, contributing to the field of software development literature. His diverse professional experience spans various roles that emphasize his skills in software engineering and system administration.
Open Source Contributions
Daniel Gaspar is actively involved in open-source development. He developed the Elasticsearch-DBAPI and Flask-AppBuilder projects, both available on GitHub. Additionally, he contributes to the PyHive project, which focuses on data processing. His participation in these projects highlights his commitment to the open-source community and his expertise in software development frameworks.