Summary
Jay Daniel is a pragmatic technology executive and cybersecurity specialist with over two decades of IT leadership, currently serving as CTO and driving product-to-ROI outcomes across cloud, compliance, and crypto domains. He has a track record of building production-grade systems—from a high-volume automated cryptocurrency arbitrage engine generating $850K+ in monthly trades to enterprise PCI and HIPAA-compliant infrastructures and a multi-algorithm crypto mining facility. Comfortable at the intersection of engineering, legal, and executive stakeholders, he has provided technical litigation support in landmark cryptocurrency cases and led cross-functional teams to deliver secure, cost-effective solutions. Known for translating complex risk assessments into prioritized roadmaps, he blends hands-on systems design with strategic planning and resource optimization. Based in Nashville, he pairs a Mass Communications background with deep technical chops, making him effective at both technical mentorship and clear stakeholder communication.
10 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Mass Communications, Mass Communications at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)