Summary
Daniel Grossberg is a software engineer transitioning from a decade-long career in marketing and brand strategy into full-time engineering, currently advancing through a second BS in Computer Science at Oregon State University. At Principal Financial Group he progressed rapidly from intern to Software Engineer II, applying practical full-stack skills honed in civic tech and startup-like environments. His background includes a competitive Coding it Forward fellowship and hands-on SaaS work where he cut SQL query load drastically and improved page load times by up to 45%. Prior roles leading large teams at UPS and international brand strategy assignments across Southeast Asia give him uncommon strengths in cross-cultural communication, stakeholder management, and operational leadership. He combines product-focused engineering with a storyteller’s sense for user needs and business outcomes, a blend that helps translate complex technical work into clear value for organizations. Based in Harrisburg, PA, he’s building a bridge between creative strategy and robust software delivery, with a global perspective shaped by Fulbright research and extensive international experience.
10 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at Oregon State University
Chinese Language and Literature, Winter Term, Chinese Language and Literature, Winter Term at CET Academic Programs - Beijing
History, Anthropology, Tourism, History, Anthropology, Tourism at Sichuan University
High School, High School at Simsbury High School
Computer Software Engineering, Computer Software Engineering at The Odin Project
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) cum laude, English Language and Literature/Letters, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) cum laude, English Language and Literature/Letters at Tulane University
English, Chinese, Thai