# Daniel Duany

> Software Engineer | Java · Spring Boot · AWS · Docker | Active TS Clearance | William & Mary CS ’22

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/danielduany

Software Engineer with 2.5+ years of experience building mission-critical systems for government customers on classified networks. I work in Java, C/C++, and Python on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, delivering production software through containerized deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile sprints.
At Arcfield, I led a full OEM upgrade impacting 500+ users — reducing security vulnerabilities by 85% and improving application performance by 30%. I develop for cross-domain solution architectures, organize requirements sessions with government stakeholders, and contribute to a 12-person Agile team delivering on 3-week sprints across the full SDLC.
I hold an Active Top Secret Security Clearance and am pursuing AWS Cloud Practitioner certification (March 2026). Currently building cloud-native portfolio projects with Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions to deepen my distributed systems and cloud infrastructure skills.
Before software engineering, I spent seven years in professional kitchens — training at the French Culinary Institute, cooking at Google NYC, and running meal prep for celebrity clients. That background taught me how to perform under pressure, manage complex workflows, and deliver consistent results on tight timelines. Those skills transfer directly to shipping production software.
I'm actively exploring opportunities in the NYC and DC metro areas where I can apply my cleared status, backend engineering depth, and cloud skills to high-impact defense, cybersecurity, or commercial engineering teams.
Core technologies: Java, Spring Boot, C/C++, Python, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Maven, REST APIs, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Git, AWS
Let's connect — I'm always happy to talk about backend engineering, cloud architecture, or the surprising overlap between running a kitchen and running a sprint.

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Arcfield
Jan 2023 – Present | Rome, NY
- Led a full OEM upgrade impacting 500+ users, leveraging Linux and Docker container technologies to reduce security vulnerabilities by 85% and improve application performance by 30%.

- Developed and maintained Java applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux using Docker containers, RESTful services, and automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Maven.

- Built a Java 17 filename validation filter from scratch for a cross-domain orchestration engine — designed the MVC architecture, XML policy schema (JAXB), configurable validation/sanitization modes, and policy deployment tooling. Refactored the configuration GUI from 95+ individual controls to 4 streamlined categories.

- Contributed to a 12-person Agile team delivering features on 3-week sprints, participating in all phases of the SDLC from requirements through testing and deployment.

- Organized and led meetings with government project managers to analyze requirements and architectural changes for the conversion of GOTS applications to a central cross-domain solution.

- Containerized deployment artifacts using Buildah, implementing automated build pipelines for secure, reproducible deliveries to classified environments.

### Student Library Assistant @ William & Mary
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
• Conducted intensive research using 500+ databases to assist patrons in academic pursuits; streamlined research process and saved an average of 2 hours per patron.
• Streamlined IT support to over 100 patrons by providing Virtual Desktop Service tutorials, resulting in a 25% reduction in inquiries and increasing overall productivity by 15%.
• Improved cataloging and sorting process by retaining the same number of employees but increasing productivity by up to 50% per employee during finals week.

### Professional Cook & Kitchen Team Lead @ Various Companies (Google NYC, Wilmer Hale, Food Matters)
Jan 2015 – Jan 2022 | New York
Seven years in professional kitchens spanning fine dining, corporate dining (Google NYC HQ), celebrity meal delivery, and culinary education (French Culinary Institute, SoHo). Managed high-volume meal production, coordinated multi-person kitchen teams, and maintained quality standards under extreme time pressure.

Transitioned to software engineering in 2022 — applying the same discipline, workflow management, and performance-under-pressure skills to building production software systems.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science
William & Mary

### Associate of Science - AS in Computer Science
Nassau Community College

### TechHire/ Software Guild- Java Full Stack Development Certificate in Computer Software Engineering
LaGuardia Community College

### Bachelor of Arts - BA in History
New York University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielduany
- Portfolio: https://icanduanything.wordpress.com/
- GitHub: https://github.com/Duanysblist
- Portfolio: https://vendingmachinespringmvc.herokuapp.com/

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Last updated: 2026-04-13