Hi, I'm Dan Turcza - Senior Software Engineer at Google
I'm driven by building data-intensive software solutions that create positive social impact. I thrive when engineering privacy-centric infrastructure and applying machine learning to novel challenges, especially in climate tech and social good.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Worked as a Software Developer and Senior Consultant at Allstate, building foundational technical skills.
Engineers privacy-compliant logging infrastructure at Google, focusing on critical systems.
Can help by sharing insights on building scalable, data-intensive software systems and teaching data science curricula.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Software Engineering
Began career as a Software Developer at Allstate, progressing to Senior Consultant, building foundational technical skills.
✦ Software Development
✦ Consulting
Data Science Exploration & Education
Transitioned to Google, developing data-focused platforms and concurrently teaching data science, bridging practical application and education.
✦ Machine Learning
✦ Data Platforms
✦ Bootcamp Instruction
Impact-Driven Infrastructure Engineering
Currently at Google, focusing on critical infrastructure logging with an emphasis on privacy and compliance, aligning technical work with societal benefit.
✦ Infrastructure
✦ Privacy
✦ Compliance
💪🏻 Superpowers
Bridge Between Infrastructure and Social Impact
Leveraging deep technical expertise to drive meaningful change.
✦ Engineers privacy-compliant logging infrastructure at Google.
✦ Develops data science skills and teaches them to others.
✦ Seeks climate tech and social impact opportunities.
Data-Driven Innovation Architect
Translating complex data into actionable solutions and future capabilities.
✦ Built experimentation platforms within Google Search.
✦ Applied machine learning in novel R&D at Allstate.
✦ Enriches software engineering with data science understanding.
Empathetic Educator and Mentor
Passionate about upskilling others in the data landscape.
✦ Taught a 6-month data science bootcamp at Northwestern.
✦ Prepares individuals for diverse roles in the data ecosystem.
✦ Focuses on practical application and understanding.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with leaders in climate tech and social impact.
✦ Exploring collaborative opportunities to drive environmental solutions.
✦ Finding mentors and peers passionate about sustainable technology.
I can help with
✦ Sharing insights on building scalable, data-intensive software systems.
✦ Offering guidance on developing and teaching data science curricula.
✦ Providing perspectives on privacy and compliance in infrastructure development.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying innovative startups in the climate tech sector.
✦ Connecting with individuals leading social impact technology initiatives.
✦ Finding opportunities for cross-functional collaboration on sustainability projects.