Summary
Daniel Commins is a software engineering instructor and seasoned embedded systems developer with 11 years of experience building firmware, tools, and teaching full-stack software practices. He has strong hands-on expertise in C and Python for avionics and storage firmware, plus recent Java/Spring, SQL, and front-end work as a bootcamp instructor mentoring career-ready developers. Daniel has shipped low-level HDD/SSD and RFID solutions, authored open-source disk utility tooling, and created automated test frameworks and Jenkins-driven regression systems. He blends systems-level rigor with practical pedagogy—leading remote instruction, capstone scrum teams, mock interviews, and curriculum design—to help diverse learners transition into industry roles. Based in San Diego, he pairs field-tested embedded design experience with a knack for translating complex technical concepts into approachable, project-focused learning.
11 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
SSFHS
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Irvine