Cancel
Charles Daniels is a Backend Software Engineer at Styra, with a diverse background in technical and sales roles, and a strong commitment to the open source community.
Title and Current Position
Charles Daniels is a Backend Software Engineer currently working at Styra in a remote capacity. He has been with the company since December 2021, where he leverages his diverse technical background and entrepreneurial mindset.
Education and Qualifications
Charles Daniels earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the University of South Carolina, completing his studies from 2019 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from the same institution, attained between 2015 and 2019. Prior to his university education, he was dual enrolled at Montgomery County Community College from 2012 to 2015 and completed a high school program with a focus on STEM from The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School in 2015.
Professional Experience
Charles Daniels has a multifaceted professional background. Before joining Styra, he worked in various capacities including as a Graduate Student at the University of South Carolina from 2019 to 2021 and as a Software Development Intern at Krumware in 2019. He has also held intern technical roles at Unisys in 2016 and 2017, and worked as an undergraduate TA and researcher at the University of South Carolina between 2015 and 2017. Earlier in his career, he gained experience in sales and technical consulting roles at OfficeMax and Staples.
Open Source and Technical Contributions
Charles Daniels is an active contributor to the open source community, showcasing his commitment to collaborative software development. His technical contributions are not limited to open source; he has also written impactful articles on topics such as auditing security breaches using Enterprise OPA decision logs and AWS Athena, and the importance of continuous monitoring in microservices. These writings demonstrate his depth of knowledge and his dedication to advancing industry practices.
Adaptability and Remote Work
Since December 2021, Charles Daniels has been working remotely, a setting in which he has adapted and excelled. His ability to effectively manage and execute backend engineering tasks from a remote environment highlights his flexibility and self-discipline. This remote work experience has further enriched his capabilities, making him a versatile and highly reliable backend software engineer.
