Daniel Ayvar
About Daniel Ayvar
Daniel Ayvar is an Associate Software Engineer at WP Engine in Chicago, with a background in software engineering and development roles at various organizations, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Northeastern Illinois University.
Current Position at WP Engine
Daniel Ayvar is an Associate Software Engineer at WP Engine, located in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he contributes to web performance and security optimization projects. Daniel also participates in team initiatives such as the WP Engine Hackathon, where his team won the 'Best Innovation' award for developing a new feature for the company's platform.
Previous Roles and Experiences
Daniel Ayvar has a diverse background in software engineering and development. He worked at Tata Consultancy Services as a Software Engineer for 5 months in Munster, Indiana. Prior to that, he was a React Native Developer at JLRWEBDEV for 4 months. Additionally, Daniel has experience as a Research Intern at Argonne National Laboratory and a Programming 1 Peer Leader at Northeastern Illinois University. He initially started his teaching career as a Student Mentor at After School Matters in 2015.
Educational Background
Daniel Ayvar holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Northeastern Illinois University, where he studied from 2017 to 2020. During his time at the university, he gained foundational knowledge in software engineering, programming, and web development. His academic achievements set the stage for his professional career.
Contributions to Open Source and Technical Writing
Daniel Ayvar is an active contributor to open-source projects on GitHub, with a focus on improving web performance and security. He has also published a technical blog on Medium discussing strategies for optimizing React Native applications for better performance. His contributions reflect his commitment to sharing knowledge and advancing the field of software development.
Certifications and Volunteering
To enhance his skills in cloud computing, Daniel Ayvar completed a certification as an AWS Solutions Architect. In addition to his professional work, he volunteers as a coding instructor for a local non-profit organization. Through this role, he teaches underprivileged youth the basics of programming, contributing to community development and education.