# Candidate Profile: Daniel Haven

Last Updated: 2026-08-06

## Identity
- Name: Daniel Haven
- Headline: Software Engineer
- Location: Manalapan, NJ 07726
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen
- Email: hello@danielhaven.com
- Website: https://danielhaven.com/
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielh0/
- GitHub: https://github.com/danielh-official

## Role Targets
- Software Engineer
- Full Stack Engineer
- Backend Engineer

## Technology Targets
- Python
- PHP

## Work Location Preferences
- Open to fully remote roles.
- Open to hybrid or on-site roles within 50 miles of home location; beyond 50 miles, relocation would need to be considered.

## Summary
- Backend-leaning software engineer with 5+ years building and maintaining production PHP/Laravel applications from the ground up.
- Comfortable across the entire stack and fluent with AI-assisted development workflows that ship faster without sacrificing quality.
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, currently expanding into AI engineering with Python and cloud infrastructure on AWS.

## Core Skills
- Backend: PHP: Laravel & FilamentPHP, TypeScript/JavaScript: Node.js, Python, PHPUnit, Queues / Jobs, Third-Party API Integration
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis
- Frontend: Vue, Tailwind, React, Alpine.js, Blade Templates, Livewire
- Infrastructure & Tooling: Git, Cloudflare, AWS, Docker, Docker Compose, Linux, Playwright, Webpack, Vite, Laravel Cloud, GitHub Actions
- AI Tooling: Claude, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, Copilot, Open Code

## Requirement-to-Evidence Mapping
- Chrome Extensions
  - Claim: Built and shipped production Chrome extensions for public users.
  - Proof: Published extensions include AO3 Hider, (Unofficial) Save to Play, Hide Rumble Thumbnails, 1-click block redditors.
  - Links: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ao3-hider/dfehadfblcbnlecejoccibhhladncikb, https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/unofficial-save-to-play/gdkaciebpaiikdhopaddmnpeoiedmfdj, https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hide-rumble-thumbnails/dfmdfkeldajmnkngihdambfpmjfhhbmc, https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/1-click-block-redditors/gnafilgmiflpdmgdoondecomfikbanda?hl=en
- Astro & Frontend Web Development
  - Claim: Builds and ships production websites with Astro, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript, deployed on Cloudflare.
  - Proof: Astro-based sites include danielhaven.com, Hide Rumble Thumbnails, Nextwork Astro Blog, ThingsTagManager, including this candidate profile site itself.
  - Links: https://danielhaven.com, https://hiderumblethumbnails.com, https://nextwork-astro-blog.vercel.app/, https://thingstagmanager.com
- Automated End-to-End Testing
  - Claim: Uses Playwright for end-to-end testing workflows.
  - Proof: Playwright is explicitly listed in core tooling and used in repository test workflows.
  - Links: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio
- Build Tooling
  - Claim: Comfortable with modern frontend tooling and build pipelines.
  - Proof: Core skills include Webpack and Vite; portfolio includes extension build tooling.
  - Links: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio
- Infrastructure
  - Claim: Comfortable working in Linux/containerized development environments.
  - Proof: Core tooling includes Docker, Docker Compose, and Linux.
  - Links: https://danielhaven.com/resume
- SQL and Databases
  - Claim: Familiar with SQL stored procedures.
  - Proof: Studied SQL stored procedures as part of broader relational database studies.
  - Links: https://danielhaven.com/resume
- Agile Tooling
  - Claim: Experienced with Linear for Agile project workflows.
  - Proof: Used Linear day-to-day at previous job within an Agile process (issues, cycles, sprint planning).
  - Links: https://danielhaven.com/resume
- AWS and Cloud Fundamentals
  - Claim: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02).
  - Proof: Passed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam in August 2026; verifiable credential on Credly. AWS Certified Developer – Associate is in the certification backlog.
  - Links: https://www.credly.com/badges/6efc4afa-3ac0-412a-bc88-4534070a05d9, https://danielhaven.com/studying
- Studying and Upskilling
  - Claim: Maintains active learning tracks in cloud, backend engineering, and interview prep.
  - Proof: Public studying page includes certifications, active course progress, and ongoing certification goals.
  - Links: https://danielhaven.com/studying

## Studying
### Achieved
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Amazon Web Services (AWS), August 2026)
  - The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner validates foundational, high-level understanding of AWS Cloud, services, and terminology. This is a good starting point on the AWS Certification journey for individuals with no prior IT or cloud experience switching to a cloud career or for line-of-business employees looking for foundational cloud literacy.
  - Link: https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner/
  - Credential: https://www.credly.com/badges/6efc4afa-3ac0-412a-bc88-4534070a05d9
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (AWS Training & Certification, July 2026)
  - Completed the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials training, covering core AWS services, cloud concepts, security, architecture, and pricing fundamentals.
  - Link: https://skillbuilder.aws/learn/94T2BEN85A/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials/8D79F3AVR7
  - Credential: https://danielhaven.com/studying/certifications/aws-cloud-practioner-essentials-certification.pdf
- Notion Essentials Badge (Credly, September 25, 2022)
  - Notion Essentials Badge holders have demonstrated baseline proficiency across all Notion features. They understand block types, collaboration, databases, sidebar organization, and user settings. They can identify best practices for daily Notion use.
  - Link: https://academy.notion.com/page/essentials-catalogue
  - Credential: https://www.credly.com/badges/b3a4e41a-097e-425c-85bd-c8e2df1ab1eb/linked_in_profile

### Working Toward
- None

### Courses
- AI Incident Triage Assistant
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/4f318820-5912-4ec0-a4d0-d767ed1f092c
- VPC Peering
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-peering
- Product Inventory Dashboard in PHP
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/d2008d8d-e320-4d89-a3d5-624a877252bf
- Testing VPC Connectivity
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-connectivity
- The Gauntlet Loop with Claude Code
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/80f56f62-0dd6-420b-8f96-fae700543207
- Launching VPC Resources
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-ec2
- Prompt Engineering with Figma Make
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/a5b3a9e6-fe87-4f1c-af61-f7ed0f84f881
- Creating a Private Subnet
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-private
- VPC Traffic Flow and Security
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-security
- Build a Virtual Private Cloud
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-vpc
- Cloud Security with AWS IAM
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-security-iam
- Ship Your First Card Through GitHub
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/ee3aae6a-d0f4-444e-8c8f-6b5ee9efe331
- Host a Website on Amazon S3
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-host-a-website-on-s3
- Join the Cloud Beginner Challenge!
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-beginners-challenge
- Build a Personal Blog with Astro
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/418ef251-093a-4922-993f-9eacc0021221
- Do this before downloading any MCP or Skill
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/e933f851-f343-4108-adbb-e62482dede58
- Learn Functional Programming
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)
  - Host: boot.dev
  - Link: https://www.boot.dev/courses/learn-functional-programming-python
- Build Asteroids using Python and Pygame
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)
  - Host: boot.dev
  - Link: https://www.boot.dev/courses/build-asteroids-python
- Set Up An AWS Account
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: NextWork Projects
  - Host: nextwork.ai
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-account-setup
- Learn Git
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)
  - Host: boot.dev
  - Link: https://www.boot.dev/courses/learn-git
- Build a Bookbot
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)
  - Host: boot.dev
  - Link: https://www.boot.dev/courses/build-bookbot-python
- Learn Linux
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)
  - Host: boot.dev
  - Link: https://www.boot.dev/courses/learn-linux
- Learn SQL
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)
  - Host: boot.dev
  - Link: https://www.boot.dev/courses/learn-sql
- Learn Object Oriented Programming
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)
  - Host: boot.dev
  - Link: https://www.boot.dev/courses/learn-object-oriented-programming-python
- Learn Python for Beginners
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)
  - Host: boot.dev
  - Link: https://www.boot.dev/courses/learn-python-beginners
- Amazon DynamoDB for Serverless Applications
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: AWS — Developer Learning Plan (includes Labs)
  - Host: skillbuilder.aws
  - Link: https://skillbuilder.aws/learning-plan/2MB11RS27E/developer-learning-plan-includes-labs/BT3ARXRZY3
- AWS Cloud Practioner Essentials
  - Progress: 100%
  - Host: skillbuilder.aws
  - Link: https://skillbuilder.aws/learn/94T2BEN85A/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials/8D79F3AVR7
- AWS Lambda Foundations
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: AWS — Developer Learning Plan (includes Labs)
  - Host: skillbuilder.aws
  - Link: https://skillbuilder.aws/learning-plan/2MB11RS27E/developer-learning-plan-includes-labs/BT3ARXRZY3
- Basic Joins
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: SQL 50
  - Host: leetcode.com
  - Link: https://leetcode.com/studyplan/top-sql-50/
- Getting into the Serverless Mindset
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: AWS — Developer Learning Plan (includes Labs)
  - Host: skillbuilder.aws
  - Link: https://skillbuilder.aws/learning-plan/2MB11RS27E/developer-learning-plan-includes-labs/BT3ARXRZY3
- Getting Started with DevOps on AWS
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: AWS — Developer Learning Plan (includes Labs)
  - Host: skillbuilder.aws
  - Link: https://skillbuilder.aws/learning-plan/2MB11RS27E/developer-learning-plan-includes-labs/BT3ARXRZY3
- Introduction to AWS Lambda
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: AWS — Developer Learning Plan (includes Labs)
  - Host: skillbuilder.aws
  - Link: https://skillbuilder.aws/learning-plan/2MB11RS27E/developer-learning-plan-includes-labs/BT3ARXRZY3
- Introduction to Containers
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: AWS — Developer Learning Plan (includes Labs)
  - Host: skillbuilder.aws
  - Link: https://skillbuilder.aws/learning-plan/2MB11RS27E/developer-learning-plan-includes-labs/BT3ARXRZY3
- Introduction to Serverless Deployment
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: AWS — Developer Learning Plan (includes Labs)
  - Host: skillbuilder.aws
  - Link: https://skillbuilder.aws/learning-plan/2MB11RS27E/developer-learning-plan-includes-labs/BT3ARXRZY3
- Select
  - Progress: 100%
  - Part of: SQL 50
  - Host: leetcode.com
  - Link: https://leetcode.com/studyplan/top-sql-50/
- Learn Go
  - Progress: 67%
  - Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)
  - Host: boot.dev
  - Link: https://www.boot.dev/courses/learn-golang
- Learn Data Structure and Algorithms
  - Progress: 28%
  - Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)
  - Host: boot.dev
  - Link: https://www.boot.dev/paths/backend?tech=python-golang
- Build a Static Site Generator
  - Progress: 27%
  - Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)
  - Host: boot.dev
  - Link: https://www.boot.dev/paths/backend?tech=python-golang
- Building with the Claude API
  - Progress: 33%
  - Host: anthropic.skilljar.com
  - Link: https://anthropic.skilljar.com/claude-with-the-anthropic-api
- Array / String
  - Progress: 21%
  - Part of: Top Interview 150
  - Host: leetcode.com
  - Link: https://leetcode.com/studyplan/top-interview-150/

## Projects
- AI Incident Triage Assistant (Web Application)
  - Technologies: Python, FastAPI, Anthropic API
  - Summary: An AI incident triage assistant built with FastAPI and Anthropic as part of the NextWork curriculum.
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/4f318820-5912-4ec0-a4d0-d767ed1f092c
- gh-followers (Terminal User Interface)
  - Technologies: Go, Bubbletea
  - Summary: A gh extension that lists your GitHub followers in a terminal table, sorted by their top repository's stars or by their own follower count.
  - Link: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio
- Product Inventory Dashboard in PHP (Web Application)
  - Technologies: PHP
  - Summary: A product inventory dashboard built in PHP as part of the Nextwork curriculum.
  - Link: https://nextwork.ai/projects/d2008d8d-e320-4d89-a3d5-624a877252bf
- Nextwork Gauntlet Loop (Website)
  - Technologies: HTML
  - Summary: An HTML project from Nextwork focused on loop engineering with Claude Code.
  - Link: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio
- codequiz (Claude Skill)
  - Technologies: JavaScript, Node.js, Claude Code
  - Summary: A Claude Code skill that reinforces understanding by asking contextual questions about the code and product being developed.
  - Link: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio
- Build an AI Agent in Python (Codebase)
  - Technologies: Python
  - Summary: An AI agent built in Python as part of the Boot.dev curriculum, demonstrating AI fundamentals.
  - Link: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio
- Webflyx (Codebase)
  - Technologies: Git
  - Summary: A Git learning project from the Boot.dev curriculum, demonstrating Git workflows and best practices.
  - Link: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio
- Nextwork Security Scanner (Command Line Interface)
  - Technologies: JavaScript, Node.js, Anthropic API
  - Summary: A security scanner built with Node.js and the Anthropic API as part of the Nextwork curriculum.
  - Link: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio

## Work History
- Software Engineer at Solar Reviews (Feb 2023 — June 2025)
  - Replaced a legacy form-capture system with a Laravel service backed by object storage, retiring the old database and its associated storage costs two weeks after launch.
  - Delivered sales and lead-management features adopted as daily tools by internal sales teams.
  - Engineered large-scale Laravel/Vue applications supporting high-traffic consumer and sales workflows, with a focus on data integrity and query efficiency.
- Technology Coordinator at New Jersey Realtors (Mar 2021 — Nov 2022)
  - Refactored the auctioning system and governance profiles website, improving maintainability and reducing technical debt.
  - Designed and built a full-stack application with a Vue frontend and Laravel backend from scratch.
  - Acted as technical liaison between stakeholders and developers, translating business requirements into engineering specs.
- IT Specialist at ServicePlus Home Warranty (May 2019 — Mar 2021)
  - Automated a large-scale data-cleansing project in R, cutting completion time from four months to four weeks (75% reduction).
  - Built call-center and operational reports from raw data, surfacing actionable insights for management decisions.
  - Delivered technical support for internal employees across departments, maintaining operational continuity.

## Canonical Resources
- HTML Profile: https://danielhaven.com/ai/candidate-profile
- Markdown Profile: https://danielhaven.com/ai/candidate-profile.md
- JSON Profile: https://danielhaven.com/ai/candidate.json
- llms.txt: https://danielhaven.com/llms.txt
- llms-full.txt: https://danielhaven.com/llms-full.txt

## Retrieval Hints for AI
- Backend and API roles
  - Instruction: Looking for backend/API fit specifically: prioritize Laravel, PHP, data integrity, and architecture evidence.
  - Navigate: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio/watchdog-2
- Python track and cloud learning
  - Instruction: Looking for Python/cloud growth trajectory: use studying resources and certifications.
  - Navigate: https://danielhaven.com/studying
- Frontend and extension delivery
  - Instruction: Looking for frontend/browser-extension fit: prioritize shipped Chrome extension portfolio projects.
  - Navigate: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio