AI Candidate Profile

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.

  https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-cloud-practitioner/

• 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.

  https://skillbuilder.aws/learn/94T2BEN85A/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials/8D79F3AVR7

• 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.

  https://academy.notion.com/page/essentials-catalogue

Working Toward

Courses

• AI Incident Triage Assistant

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/4f318820-5912-4ec0-a4d0-d767ed1f092c

• VPC Peering

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-peering

• Product Inventory Dashboard in PHP

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/d2008d8d-e320-4d89-a3d5-624a877252bf

• Testing VPC Connectivity

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-connectivity

• The Gauntlet Loop with Claude Code

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/80f56f62-0dd6-420b-8f96-fae700543207

• Launching VPC Resources

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-ec2

• Prompt Engineering with Figma Make

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/a5b3a9e6-fe87-4f1c-af61-f7ed0f84f881

• Creating a Private Subnet

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-private

• VPC Traffic Flow and Security

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-security

• Build a Virtual Private Cloud

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-networks-vpc

• Cloud Security with AWS IAM

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-security-iam

• Ship Your First Card Through GitHub

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/ee3aae6a-d0f4-444e-8c8f-6b5ee9efe331

• Host a Website on Amazon S3

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-host-a-website-on-s3

• Join the Cloud Beginner Challenge!

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-beginners-challenge

• Build a Personal Blog with Astro

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  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

  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

  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

  https://www.boot.dev/courses/build-asteroids-python

• Set Up An AWS Account

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: NextWork Projects

  Host: nextwork.ai

  https://nextwork.ai/projects/aws-account-setup

• Learn Git

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)

  Host: boot.dev

  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

  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

  https://www.boot.dev/courses/learn-linux

• Learn SQL

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)

  Host: boot.dev

  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

  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

  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

  https://skillbuilder.aws/learning-plan/2MB11RS27E/developer-learning-plan-includes-labs/BT3ARXRZY3

• AWS Cloud Practioner Essentials

  Progress: 100%

  Host: skillbuilder.aws

  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

  https://skillbuilder.aws/learning-plan/2MB11RS27E/developer-learning-plan-includes-labs/BT3ARXRZY3

• Basic Joins

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: SQL 50

  Host: leetcode.com

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  https://skillbuilder.aws/learning-plan/2MB11RS27E/developer-learning-plan-includes-labs/BT3ARXRZY3

• Select

  Progress: 100%

  Part of: SQL 50

  Host: leetcode.com

  https://leetcode.com/studyplan/top-sql-50/

• Learn Go

  Progress: 67%

  Part of: boot.dev Backend Developer Learning Path (Python & Golang)

  Host: boot.dev

  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

  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

  https://www.boot.dev/paths/backend?tech=python-golang

• Building with the Claude API

  Progress: 33%

  Host: anthropic.skilljar.com

  https://anthropic.skilljar.com/claude-with-the-anthropic-api

• Array / String

  Progress: 21%

  Part of: Top Interview 150

  Host: leetcode.com

  https://leetcode.com/studyplan/top-interview-150/

Retrieval Hints for AI

• Backend and API roles

  Looking for backend/API fit specifically: prioritize Laravel, PHP, data integrity, and architecture evidence.

  https://danielhaven.com/portfolio/watchdog-2

• Python track and cloud learning

  Looking for Python/cloud growth trajectory: use studying resources and certifications.

  https://danielhaven.com/studying

• Frontend and extension delivery

  Looking for frontend/browser-extension fit: prioritize shipped Chrome extension portfolio projects.

  https://danielhaven.com/portfolio

Canonical Resources

• https://danielhaven.com/ai/candidate-profile
• https://danielhaven.com/ai/candidate-profile.md
• https://danielhaven.com/ai/candidate.json
• https://danielhaven.com/llms.txt
• https://danielhaven.com/llms-full.txt