[ Senior Software Engineer ]

Daniel Golman

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Node.jsReactAWSAI/MLDistributed Systems
01.

About

Senior Software Engineer with 9+ years building production-scale distributed systems, including 36 months independently developing AI-powered voice applications in the tech space.

I specialize in crafting enterprise-grade solutions using Node.js, AWS, and AI/ML deployment. My work spans from optimizing API gateways handling 200,000+ daily requests to architecting voice AI platforms for government and defense applications.

Based in the DC-Baltimore area, I bring deep expertise in event-driven architectures, microservices, and delivering solutions that scale.

Full-Stack Development

React, Next.js, Node.js, Ruby on Rails — end-to-end solutions from concept to deployment.

AI & Voice Systems

LLM integration, OpenAI Whisper, Hume AI, real-time voice processing pipelines.

Distributed Systems

AWS ECS, Lambda, event-driven architectures, microservices at scale.

02.

Projects

Client: Serenity

AI-Powered Voice Mental Health Peer Support

Architected full-stack voice application enabling 24/7 peer support through natural conversation. Built React/Next.js frontend and Node.js backend with LiveKit WebRTC for real-time audio processing.

HIPAA-compliant with real-time risk detection
ReactNext.jsNode.jsLiveKitHume AILLM APIs
Client: iMash.io

Enterprise Voice AI Agent Platform (VoIP)

Developed enterprise-grade voice AI platform for customer service, sales, and support operations. Platform powers voice interactions for 5-star hotels in South America.

Sub-second latency for high-volume audio
OpenAI WhisperNode.jsAWS ECSLiveKitDocker
Client: voice2me.ai

Government Voice AI Platform

Engineered secure voice AI platform for government and defense applications, delivering real-time conversational AI agents for public sector use cases.

Government-grade security compliance
Node.jsAWS ECSOpenAI WhisperTerraformSQS
03.

Experience

2022 — Present

Senior Software Engineer

Contract | Self-Employed
DC-Baltimore Area, Remote
  • Built AI-powered voice applications for enterprise and government clients
  • Architected distributed systems handling high-volume audio pipelines
  • Implemented HIPAA-compliant safety protocols and security measures
2020 — 2022

Software Engineer

GoPuff
Philadelphia, PA
  • Led Rails development for pharmacy drug delivery features
  • Spearheaded COVID-19 test implementation through prescription delivery
  • Collaborated with C-Suite to establish engineering best practices
2019 — 2020

Senior Software Engineer

Capital One
Tysons Corner, VA
  • Operated API Gateway serving 200,000+ daily requests
  • Pioneered self-service team promoting cross-team collaboration
  • Designed solutions using Node.js, GraphQL, ML, and NLP
2017 — 2019

Lead Engineer

540
Crystal City, VA
  • Directed team of 4 engineers for intelligence community clients
  • Deployed AWS SMTP servers increasing intel sharing 10x
  • Achieved 90% RSPEC code coverage through mentorship
+ Additional experience at Revv Fundraising, CapTech Consulting, and Chegg
04.

Skills

Languages

Node.js | JavaScript | TypeScript | Python | Ruby on Rails | Java |

AI/ML

Hume AI | LLM APIs | OpenAI Whisper | Generative AI | NLP | Model Deployment |

Cloud & Infra

AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB, S3) | Docker | Terraform | CI/CD | LiveKit |

Architecture

Event-driven systems | Distributed systems | Microservices | RESTful APIs |

Frontend

React | Next.js | AngularJS |

Tools & DB

Git | Redis | MongoDB | GraphQL | PostgreSQL |
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Virginia Tech | 2010 - 2015
05.

Contact

I'm currently available for contract work and interesting projects. Whether you need AI-powered voice solutions, distributed systems architecture, or full-stack development — let's talk.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area
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