Daniela K.

Background

About Daniela K.

I am a seasoned cloud enthusiast and software engineer with over 20 years of experience in delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions across diverse tech environments. My passion lies in designing and implementing high-performance backend systems that support large-scale data delivery. Currently, I serve as a Staff Software Engineer at The New York Times, where I architect and optimize backend infrastructure with a focus on TypeScript and AWS. My experience spans full-stack development, cloud architecture, database engineering, and infrastructure as code. I am fluent in multiple programming languages, including TypeScript, Node.js, PHP, and Shell Scripting, and have advanced skills in Terraform, systems design, and software architecture. Key Strengths- Backend & Cloud Development: Skilled in creating resilient systems with AWS services, optimizing for performance and cost-efficiency- Database Engineering: Proficient in ElasticSearch, DynamoDB, and MySQL, ensuring data is stored, indexed, and retrieved efficiently- Continuous Delivery & Infrastructure as Code: Experienced in implementing CI/CD pipelines with CircleCI, GitHub Actions, and the Serverless Framework- Technical Leadership: Proven track record in mentoring teams, conducting code reviews, and leading technical workshops. I am AWS Certified and fluent in both German and English. For a look at my portfolio and open-source contributions, please visit my GitHub: github.com/DanielaKinsella.