Daniel Tobias
Research Assistant at University of California, Davis
Davis, California, United States
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Top SchoolDaniel Tobias is a PhD candidate and research assistant at UC Davis specializing in quantum computing and computational complexity, with additional work in error correction, fault tolerance, and topological approaches. He brings nine years of software engineering experience from industry, including hands-on roles at Okta where he delivered cloud-based solutions and bridged product needs with reliable engineering. Equally comfortable in low-level systems work and abstract theory, he blends rigorous mathematical training (BS in Mathematics) with advanced CS expertise (MS and ongoing PhD). Known for translating complex theoretical ideas into practical code, he often approaches problems from both algorithmic and engineering perspectives. Based in Davis, CA, he combines academic curiosity with production-grade development experience—making him effective at moving research prototypes toward real-world systems.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at University of California, DavisBachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics, Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics at Towson UniversityGithub contributions (5)
DJTobias/Cherry-Autonomous-Racecar
Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
Contributions:208 commits, 207 pushes, 1 branch in 7 months
DJTobias/JetsonTX1
Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
Contributions:43 pushes, 1 branch in 5 months
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