Danny Chen

Background

About Danny Chen

Full Stack Testing & SDET Specialist with a Unique Blend of Technical and Leadership Skills Full Stack Testing Expertise • Designed and implemented API, UI, mobile, and performance testing frameworks. • Automated end-to-end testing pipelines to ensure robust application quality. • Developed backend mocking solutions in Python and Ruby with frameworks like Rails, FastAPI, and Flask. • Built scalable APIs and data pipelines for enhanced integration and testing workflows. CI/CD Experience • Automated testing workflows using CircleCI, Jenkins, and Docker, ensuring efficient deployment processes. • Created tools and frameworks for AWS and GCP environments, enabling cross-team integration and testing. • Led adoption of Databricks for data-driven workflows and alignment with ML teams. Leadership & Mentorship • Mentored SDETs and engineers in testing best practices, Databricks, and CI/CD pipelines, fostering cross-team collaboration. • Established testing standards organization-wide, ensuring compliance and improved test coverage. Academic Journey • Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a Minor in Anthropology from Ithaca College. • Previously pursued coursework and explored a career in law, further honing analytical thinking and problem-solving, and other soft skills. 🤝 Volunteer Experience • Served as a Corps Member with City Year Los Angeles, tutoring and mentoring middle school students in underserved communities. • Organized after-school programs for 50+ children, led enrichment activities, and planned school trips on limited budgets, showcasing a dedication to leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. With a unique combination of technical expertise and soft skills, I bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to my work. My background in development, testing, and mentoring complements my ability to lead diverse teams and deliver impactful results.