He automates the deployment of computing clusters, including Hadoop clusters configured to speak SQL, R, and Python. Prior to attending Startup Institute's web development track in Summer 2014, Dan worked as a financial analyst, where he spearheaded analyses for healthcare, technology, and finance firms involved in high-stakes litigation. Outside of Cazena, Dan is an avid snowboarder and traveller, dabbles in home brewing beer, and enjoys trying new foods.