Daniel Francis

Decentralized insurance platform leveraging blockchain and DAO governance to protect communities worldwide. • Successfully launched the MVP, driving QA efforts, resolving critical issues through coordinated bug triage, and ensuring a smooth launch. • Led the end-to-end product development, defining the roadmap and collaborating with engineers, smart contract, design, and risk teams. • Wrote detailed user stories, acceptance criteria with clear KPIs, and success metrics. • Conducted user research and worked cross-functionally with marketing and community teams to shape go-to-market strategy and drive adoption.

Web3 security platform providing blockchain audits, security testing, and analytics for decentralized projects. • Manage the product lifecycle, which includes planning, testing, integration, and post-launch monitoring. • Frequently communicate with key internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements. • Ensure requirements align with company goals and strategic initiatives. • Break requirements down into smaller tasks/features, then classify them based on urgency. • Validate new features with prototypes and customer feedback (surveys). • Design mockups and requirements documents, working closely with developers and stakeholders to test the final product. • Ensure marketing and sales are knowledgeable about the new release and that appropriate materials are created for promotion. • Gather user feedback and plan for later iterations. Tool Stack: • Jira • Notion • GitBook • Jam • Figma • Miro • MongoDB • Canva • GitHub

• Built and launched an NFT website, handling both front-end and back-end development, ensuring seamless user experience and smart contract integration. • Designed unique NFT collections, leveraging creative direction, digital artistry, and blockchain minting strategies to enhance collector interest and engagement. • Managed the NFT product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with market trends and user demand. • Executed NFT marketing campaigns, utilizing Twitter, Discord, and Instagram to build a community, drive engagement, and increase sales. • Coordinated cross-functional efforts, working with marketers to enhance project execution and ensure smooth product launches. • Engaged with stakeholders, including collectors, investors, and collaborators, to validate product-market fit and refine product offerings.

• Transformed Excel-based data management into a scalable web database, improving accessibility and efficiency, using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, and PHP. • Planned website development, converting mockups into a usable web presence using Wix. • Provided front-end development support, creating visually appealing designs that aligned with brand standards • Engaged with clients to plan and optimize site issues and queries. • Oversaw back-end development using PHP to maintain website integrity.

• Assisted professor in teaching undergraduate courses in Computer Science • Held office hours to answer student questions • Served as a liaison between faculty members and students, addressing concerns and facilitating the resolution of issues promptly. • Developed course materials and presentations • Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.

• Managed daily operations of a retail store, achieving annual sales in the hundreds of thousands • Developed strategies to boost sales, enhance customer satisfaction, and optimize inventory management • Trained and coached staff to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain operational efficiency • Oversaw budgeting, financial performance, and compliance with safety and security regulations.