Summary
Dan Edwards is a Senior Software Engineer based in San Francisco with a long track record spanning robotics, imaging, and data-driven platforms. He specializes in C++ and Python, with strong UI work in Qt/QML and experience building ROS2-enabled services and dashboards. Dan has delivered end-to-end platforms, from embedded control software for autonomous parking garages to cloud data pipelines that feed Grafana visuals and Timescale databases. His career includes leadership in quality assurance at Lytro and engineering automation at Cruise, where he integrated static analysis, Jira workflows, and robust testing to prevent road-test defects. Most recently at Acoustiic, he is applying his mix of software, data, and UI skills to support focused ultrasound therapy platforms. With a Geomatics Engineering background from the University of Calgary, he brings an analytical mindset and cross-disciplinary curiosity to translate complex requirements into reliable, scalable systems.
7 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
BSc, Geomatics Engineering, BSc, Geomatics Engineering at University of Calgary