Daniel Nitsch
About Daniel Nitsch
Daniel Nitsch is a Manager and Software Engineer Lead at Bishop Fox, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in software development and database management, having previously held positions at State Farm and OPSkins.com.
Work at Bishop Fox
Daniel Nitsch has been employed at Bishop Fox since 2019, where he serves as Manager and Software Engineer Lead. In this role, he manages and optimizes over 15 PostgreSQL databases and provides mentorship in database administration. He leads a team of 16 engineers, focusing on agile methodologies and engineering management. Nitsch plays a crucial role in facilitating solutions for complex problems by bridging requirements between multiple divisions and senior leadership, utilizing OKRs and roadmaps. His leadership is instrumental in managing over 75 services, with approximately 150-200 releases to production each month.
Previous Experience at State Farm
Before joining Bishop Fox, Daniel Nitsch worked at State Farm as a Software Developer from 2016 to 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. He also held a position as a PostgreSQL DBA on the Architecture Team at State Farm Insurance from 2012 to 2013 in the Bloomington/Normal, Illinois area. His experience at State Farm contributed to his skills in software development and database management.
Experience at OPSkins.com and WAX
Daniel Nitsch worked as a Software and Solutions Architect at OPSkins.com and Worldwide Asset eXchange (WAX) from 2018 to 2019. During this time, he contributed to the development of software solutions and architectural designs that supported the company's operations in a remote capacity.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Nitsch studied at Northern Kentucky University from 2005 to 2009, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technologies. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in software engineering, database administration, and cloud development, including microservice architecture.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Nitsch has demonstrated strong technical skills in managing PostgreSQL databases and cloud development. He played a key role in building a continuous security reconnaissance platform that processes over 4 billion processes weekly. Additionally, he has contributed to scaling infrastructure operations significantly while maintaining financial stability. His architectural capabilities extend to microservice development, showcasing his versatility in the technology sector.