Daniel Sandoval

Software Engineering Manager

jdsandoval@gmail.com+52 3314105486Guadalajara, México
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Summary

Experienced in software development, QA, DevOps, user support, and project management, I am currently serving as a Software Engineering Manager, where I coach engineers, provide technical guidance, and oversee projects. I am seeking a new challenge where I can apply my skills to make a positive impact.

Skills

  • C#, Python, JavaScript
  • SQL, MongoDB, Neo4J
  • Ansible, Docker, GitHub Actions, ECK
  • Windows, Linux (Debian)
  • Git, Proxmox, MS Visio, WSL
  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
  • SW Engineering, System Design, Planning
  • PMP, Product Owner, Scrum, QA, DevOps, Reqs. mgmt.
  • Jira, GitHub Issues, MS Project, PowerBI

Experience

SW Engineering Manager

Intel — Aug 2021 – Present

  • Formed and lead a distributed team across the US, MX, MY and IL, responsible for Software Development, DevOps/QA, and User Support.
  • DevOps:
    • Hired a DevOps/QA team to implement from scratch a CI using GitHub Actions, improving code quality and reducing user issues.
    • Advise leadership on tech roadmaps and process improvement.
    • Deploy JIRA project, created plans, backlogs, milestones and rolled out Scrum process.
    • Secured funding and provisioned new virtualization infrastructure for CI and Development work.
    • Standardized test frameworks and consolidated testing practices.
    • Rolled out Ansible for hardware configuration and Docker/Kubernetes for internal tools, saving thousands of developer hours.
    • Released ElasticSearch and Kibana solution for the managing and monitoring of CI infrastructure
    • Introduced AI-driven documentation and code review tools to boost efficiency.
    • Led the migration of 200+ repos from GitLab to GitHub. Defined repo management policies
    • Established and drove hardware purchase and management policies.
  • User Support:
    • Created a support team to improve communication and service for global users of a custom Debian distro.
    • Defined processes, SLAs, and dashboards for transparency.
    • Defined data collection and reporting infrastructure for indicators implemented in PowerBi.
    • Drove continuous improvement process to cut software escapes.
  • Software Development:
    • Managed 5 US-based developers to deliver C/C++ drivers and apps for next-gen silicon validation.
  • Other:
    • Drive site-wide initiative and lead volunteer coaching for standardization and improvement of Software Development practices.

Product Owner

Intel — Aug 2015 – Jul 2021

  • Led a multidisciplinary scrum team delivering web applications for Finance, Service Desk, and Learning, serving over 10,000 global users.
    • Finance: MVC application built with ASP.Net and Angular.
    • Service Desk: React front-end built on top of REST API with proprietary backend.
    • Learning: MVC application built with ASP.Net built on top of MS SharePoint.
  • Oversaw product strategy, roadmaps, stakeholder communication, and KPIs.
  • Managed project lifecycle, including end-of-life and resource allocation aligned with organizational goals.
  • Established and implemented a Product Life Cycle for an Eclipse-plugin app used in next-gen Silicon verification.
  • Oversaw backlog, feature delivery, and Scrum processes for a multi-location development team.
  • Managed stakeholders, provided training, documented new requirements, and authored technical specifications.

Software Engineer

Intel — Feb 2011 – Jul 2015

  • Developed features for an Eclipse-plugin app verifying next-gen Silicon products.
  • Managed a tight-schedule backlog and provided support to global users via in-house service desk system.

Software Engineer

IBM — Nov 2007 – Feb 2011

  • Developed and supported legacy AS/400 communication modules and mainframe network protocols written in C, resolving issues for Fortune 500 clients.
  • Built and maintained desktop applications in C++ and C#/XML with MVC architecture.

Software Engineer

Coca-Cola — Mar 2004 – Nov 2007

  • Developed and maintained ERP modules using Visual Basic, SQL Server, C#, and .NET in a Scrum environment.
  • Created reports with SSRS and provided user support and training.