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Daniel Semac

Houston,TX

Summary

Senior Software Engineer and Architect specializing in C#, .NET, and Unity with a track record of architecting large-scale Augmented Reality projects and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. I drive sustainable velocity through uncompromising quality standards, leveraging Clean Architecture, Functional Design, and Domain Driven Design principles. My leadership philosophy centers on accountability and ownership—building disciplined teams where exceptional results emerge naturally from quality craftsmanship and the highest standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer/Architect

Fuzzy Door Tech
07.2022 - 01.2025
  • Mentored on topics such as SOLID, Clean Architecture, design patterns, and functional programming
  • Started a technical book club, topics largely included Architecture, Testing, Processes and Personal Development
  • Implemented AR Features in iOS applications via ARKit + Unity utilizing Point Cloud, Plane Detection, LiDAR and Occlusion systems
  • Introduced Inversion of Control (IoC) via Zenject (Dependency Injection) into suite of 6 projects to manage new features, complexity, and growth.
  • Introduced Clean Architecture via automated UPM package generation into projects that formerly were a “Big Ball of Mud”. All were wired up via Zenject
  • Maintained and refactored AR apps that ran on iOS as well as Hololens.
  • Introduced Observability via Sentry to track errors and transactions for suite of 6 tools, via higher order functions and decorator patterns to democratize visibility and debugging into the applications
  • Implemented abstractions and unit tests for core features and 3rd party dependencies, enhancing extensibility and accelerating testing processes
  • Automated entire release process driven by Pull Request labels which generated OSX, iOS, Win, and Hololens artifacts.

Full Stack Developer

Pentair
10.2019 - 05.2020
  • Created client portal/admin dashboards in Angular 8+, Kendo, Telerik, Bootstrap, Material, and C#/.Net
  • Rearchitected legacy API’s from NET to .NET Core
  • Fixed bugs implemented new features in iOS App written in Swift.
  • Created hybrid mobile applications in Xamarin for iOS, and Android, with C#/.Net back end
  • Implemented new API end points in .NET Core

Full Stack Developer

Cubic Transportation Systems
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Created Azure cloud functions to optimize CSV files for report generation
  • Designed and developed UI’s with Bootstrap, Material, Angular, DevExpress, Telerik
  • Implemented REST API through cloud functions built in NodeJS

Full Stack Developer

Sunnova Energy Corp.
05.2017 - 03.2019
  • Used Ionic, Angular to create Hybrid Mobile Apps
  • Implemented Oauth 2.0 with social logins for mobile app
  • Created REST APIs using NodeJS/Express with PostgreSQL database
  • Rearchitected legacy service into AWS Lambda micro services
  • Used Docker with Python environment to make updates to legacy service

Co-Founder

NoScope Productions
08.2018 - 08.2018
  • Game Development studio
  • Released game, Void Runner, on Google Play store
  • Targeting Windows, iOS, and Android platforms
  • Used Unity / C# to create Void Runner game

Developer

Optech4D
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Created virtual worlds with Unity employing Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
  • Created Augmented Reality Applications with Unity for the HoloLens
  • Created iOS Applications using Swift
  • Used Unity / C# to create AR/VR simulations

Robotic Systems Engineer

Houston Mechatronics
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Used QT/C++ to make cross platform user interfaces
  • Created Real Time Control systems
  • Created CMake scripts to build cross platform C++ projects
  • Automated checkout, build, and deployment processes via Jenkins
  • Employed Agile methodologies to handle tight deadlines and release cycles

Consultant

SunGard Consulting
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Worked on an Oilfield Logistics Web application
  • Utilized C# MVC Framework with a MSSQL database
  • Used Bootstrap, JQuery, and KnockoutJS to create responsive UI
  • Implemented REST APIs to be leveraged by both web and mobile apps

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Associate of Science - Mathematics

San Jacinto College
Deer Park, TX

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering

San Jacinto College
Deer Park, TX

Skills

  • C#
  • Functional Design Principles
  • Unity
  • Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality
  • NET Core
  • NodeJS
  • SOLID
  • Clean Architecture
  • Angular
  • CI/CD
  • Category Theory

Interests

West Coast Swing

Power Lifting

Running

Skydiving

Base Jumping

Category Theory

Non Fiction Books

Fitness

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer/Architect

Fuzzy Door Tech
07.2022 - 01.2025

Full Stack Developer

Pentair
10.2019 - 05.2020

Full Stack Developer

Cubic Transportation Systems
03.2019 - 08.2019

Co-Founder

NoScope Productions
08.2018 - 08.2018

Full Stack Developer

Sunnova Energy Corp.
05.2017 - 03.2019

Developer

Optech4D
03.2016 - 03.2017

Robotic Systems Engineer

Houston Mechatronics
08.2015 - 03.2016

Consultant

SunGard Consulting
01.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Houston

Associate of Science - Mathematics

San Jacinto College

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering

San Jacinto College
Daniel Semac