Danny Lum
About Danny Lum
Danny Lum is the Co-founder and CTO of Push Operations, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in engineering roles at TELUS and other companies, focusing on software development and system integration.
Current Role at Push Operations
Danny Lum serves as the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Push Operations, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for server configuration and optimization, ensuring the efficient operation of the company's technology infrastructure. He has led the integration of Push software with various Point of Sale systems, including Squirrel and Micros. Danny utilizes a diverse technology stack that includes PHP, Python, Java for Android, and Objective C for iOS, contributing to the development and maintenance of the company's software solutions.
Previous Experience at TELUS
Danny Lum has extensive experience at TELUS, where he worked in various engineering roles from 2008 to 2012. His positions included Voice Traffic Engineering, Outside Plant Engineering, Inside Plant Engineering, and Wireless RF Engineering. He participated in the TELUS Graduate Engineering Program, which provided him with a comprehensive foundation in telecommunications engineering. His tenure at TELUS spanned over four years, during which he gained valuable insights into the telecommunications industry.
Early Career and Education
Danny Lum began his career with a co-op position as a Software Engineer at FPInnovations in 2005. He also worked as a Hardware Design Engineer at Teradici for a month in 2006 and as a Junior Software Engineer at MDA from 2007 to 2008. Danny earned his Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of British Columbia, completing his studies from 2002 to 2007. He has also pursued additional learning through Coursera.
Software Development Contributions
At Push Operations, Danny Lum has made significant contributions to software development, including the implementation and design of photo receipt applications for both iPhone and Android platforms. He developed the Push RESTful API, which facilitates interfacing with third-party companies. His work in software engineering has been instrumental in enhancing the functionality and integration capabilities of Push Operations' products.