# Daniel Haven - AI Discovery

Canonical candidate resources:
- https://danielhaven.com/ai/candidate-profile
- https://danielhaven.com/ai/candidate-profile.md
- https://danielhaven.com/ai/candidate.json

Supporting pages:
- https://danielhaven.com/resume
- https://danielhaven.com/portfolio

Last updated: 2026-08-06

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.

Work authorization: U.S. citizen

Key evidence:
- Chrome Extensions: Published extensions include AO3 Hider, (Unofficial) Save to Play, Hide Rumble Thumbnails, 1-click block redditors.
- Astro & Frontend Web Development: Astro-based sites include danielhaven.com, Hide Rumble Thumbnails, Nextwork Astro Blog, ThingsTagManager, including this candidate profile site itself.
- Automated End-to-End Testing: Playwright is explicitly listed in core tooling and used in repository test workflows.
- Build Tooling: Core skills include Webpack and Vite; portfolio includes extension build tooling.
- Infrastructure: Core tooling includes Docker, Docker Compose, and Linux.
- SQL and Databases: Studied SQL stored procedures as part of broader relational database studies.
- Agile Tooling: Used Linear day-to-day at previous job within an Agile process (issues, cycles, sprint planning).
- AWS and Cloud Fundamentals: Passed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam in August 2026; verifiable credential on Credly. AWS Certified Developer – Associate is in the certification backlog.
- Studying and Upskilling: Public studying page includes certifications, active course progress, and ongoing certification goals.

Focused navigation hints:
- Backend and API roles: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio/watchdog-2
- Python track and cloud learning: https://danielhaven.com/studying
- Frontend and extension delivery: https://danielhaven.com/portfolio