# Dan Chell > Software Engineer Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/danchell Software Engineer with a background in marketing and public affairs, experienced in building full stack javascript applications. Co-creator of TopoGraphQL, an open-source GraphQL web-based IDE, schema visualizer, and endpoint analytics tool, designed to assist front-end developers with writing efficient database queries. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ TF Cornerstone Jan 2022 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area - Built custom email service utilizing AWS’s SQS and SES, resulting in lower costs and improved deliverability rates compared to the previous email provider while sending an average of 13,000 emails daily. - Onboarded data utilizing Python scripts, resulting in minimal data loss and positive feedback from new users. - Rebuilt Redux dependent forms using open source React libraries to simplify state management. - Optimized Django Rest endpoints for improved page speed and ease of front end development. - Followed mobile-first design principles to deliver functional and stylish user interface (UI), utilizing design libraries like Material UI and components custom built using HTML, SASS, and Javascript. -Identified and improved accessibility issues following the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for ADA compliance, improving overall user experience and code organization. - Updated XML feeds to syndicate apartment listings data, save marketing team’s time, and improve reach. -Integrated with SEO software from Brightedge to improve marketing team’s analytics and improve page load times through the use of a CDN that converts and caches image files in the WebP format. -Assisted with help desk requests, often related to fixing and updating workflows, managing user permissions, and addressing integration issues with third party software including Docusign and Box. -Created and updated CRON jobs to deliver reports and run computationally heavy tasks during off-peak hours. -Built custom workflow for human resource surveys, saving staff time and allowing them to follow up faster with respondents regarding possible Covid exposure. ### Junior Software Engineer @ TF Cornerstone Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area ### Outreach Manager @ Strider Sports Intl., Inc. Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Rapid City, South Dakota Area •Monitored E-commerce listings and updated website content via WordPress to improve SEO and accessibility. •Maintained media contact database and documented press coverage utilizing Meltwater software •Drafted and oversaw marketing strategy and budget for product launches in India, Germany, France, Spain and the Netherlands •Managed USA public relations by responding to journalist inquiries, writing press releases, and coordinating work with influencers, resulting in millions of impressions in traditional and online media ### Marketing Representative @ NOLS - National Outdoor Leadership School Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 | Lander, Wyoming •Built website landing pages for prospective customers using Hubspot CMS •Automated sales and marketing workflows utilizing Hubspot CRM •Participated in user experience research and contributed insight when developing buyer personas •Reviewed wireframes and provided feedback to team of designers following agile scrum methodology •Communicated with incoming and prospective students and updated student information in ERP database •Traveled 3 months per year for student recruitment at trade shows, conferences, and on-campus events •Trained and mentored new marketing and customer service representatives ### Mongolia Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) @ Fulbright Association Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 •Developed lesson plans and taught English as a foreign language to 100 students at Otgontenger University •Spoke on behalf the US Embassy at outreach events and coordinated diplomat visits to host institution •Volunteered as a leader on a four-day excursion for low income students to Hustai National Park ### Offsite Coordinator/ Backpacking Guide/ Counselor (Seasonal) @ Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp Inc Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Fort Collins, Colorado Area Seasonal Summer Job • Co-facilitated staff training for 40 individuals and supervised team of six backpacking guides • Led offsite backpacking trips, volunteer service outings, and onsite activities • Provided hospitality to campers, parents and chaperones ### Global Studies Department Assistant @ California Lutheran University Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Thousand Oaks, CA • Tutored students, assisting with essay writing on global issues • Presented to introductory classes, encouraging students to pursue a major in global studies • Created a monthly newsletter in addition to updating departmental social media and publicity ### Summer Intern @ United States Senate Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Washington D.C. Metro Area • Wrote memos on briefings and senate hearings for policy staff • Compiled daily news clippings relevant to the office and senator • Provided tours of the Capital building to guests in both English and German • Drafted letters to constituents and businesses in South Dakota ## Education ### Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Global Studies double major, Visual Art minor California Lutheran University ### Uganda Development Studies School for International Training ### Rotary Youth Exchange Student Kantonsschule Obwalden ### Brookings High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dan-chell-a091b0b0 - Portfolio: https://DangChell.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/danchell JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/danchell/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13