Publication
How C++ Works: Understanding Compilation
https://www.toptal.com/developers/c-plus-plus/c-plus-plus-understanding-compilation
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Daniel Munoz
Verified Expert in Engineering
Algorithms Developer
Seattle, WA, United States
Toptal member since December 5, 2013
Bio
Daniel currently works in the high-performance C++ data warehouse access library for Meta. He has worked on other high-geared applications in C++ for companies such as Dreamworks Animation SKG. He has also developed C++ applications with the Intel Threading Building Blocks framework, Boost C++, and Qt libraries.
Portfolio
Meta
C++, Python 3
MBLSFT
BlackBerry, Qt, C++
Experience
- C++ - 10 years
- Windows - 4 years
- Git - 3 years
- Algorithms - 3 years
- Qt - 3 years
- Data Structures - 3 years
- Linux - 2 years
- C - 2 years
Work Experience
Software Engineer
2021 - PRESENT
Meta
- Maintaining C++ library used to access Data Warehouse.
- I can't say much since I recently joined the company.
- I can't say much since I recently joined the company.
Technologies: C++, Python 3
Software Development Engineer II
2017 - 2020
Amazon Web Services
- Maintained YAML front-end to Ruby library used for Infrastructure as Code.
- Oversaw a high traffic preference service in Java.
- Supported a bulk refunds service used for bill adjustments.
Technologies: Ruby
Qt Developer
2015 - 2017
MBLSFT
- Ported an Android Secure Messenger application to BlackBerry native.
- Ported the crypto library from Java to C++.
Technologies: BlackBerry, Qt, C++
C++ Developer
2015 - 2015
PulsePerfect
- Integrated the GiNaC library into a Qt project.
- Integrated the Cuba library into a Qt project.
- Created different callback functions for the Cuba integration function.
- Created a parser for a Scene Definition File.
- Created images from mathematical equations.
Technologies: GiNaC Framework, Linux, C++
C++ Developer
2014 - 2015
MiddleMatter
- Created a project in C++ using Qt OpenGL support.
- Developed a whistle recognition C++ library using Qt.
- Removed the Qt dependencies from the whistle lib and compiled it with Android NDK.
- Created an Android app that used the whistle lib as the back-end sound processing.
- Implemented a fast SMQT (Successive Mean Transformation Transform) algorithm for the whistle processing which performs in O(N) instead of O(N*L), reducing processing time to 3% to 19% of the original time (depending on the number of samples).
Technologies: Android NDK, Android, OpenGL, Qt, C++
C++ Desktop Programmer
2014 - 2014
Slimware Utilities
- Improved the existing Stub Installer.
- Created a multithreaded background process to manage downloads.
- Created unit tests for the product.
- Managed overlayed data inserted into the application image.
- Fixed bugs.
Technologies: Multithreading, Networking, Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), C++
Senior C++ Developer
2013 - 2014
Arris (formerly Motorola Mobility)
- Used the ObjectStore object oriented database.
- Used CMake as the build system.
- Developed new features and fixed bugs for a VideoFlow application.
- Created a logging system to automatically log files, lines, functions, etc. using a preprocessor macro.
- Fixed numerous C++ bugs.
Technologies: CMake, Git, Windows, Linux, C++
Senior C++ Developer
2012 - 2013
Dreamworks Animation SKG
- Used parallel computing techniques with Intel TBB.
- Created a unit test using googletest.
- Fixed several Python-C++ interfaces.
- Created mesh compare operators (one for each different kind of mesh) at the request of an artist.
- Fixed bugs and made improvements to Dreamworks's proprietary software for creating 3D movies.
Technologies: Linux, Qt, Boost, Intel TBB, C++
C++ Developer
2012 - 2012
Motorola Solutions
- Found the source of bizarre errors that turned out to be related to template linking issues.
- Created a lock screen UI (password prompt UI) for Windows Mobile 6.5 that interfaced with a data encryption card.
- Suggested various improvements to the adopted system of generating log information.
- Developed an asynchronous finite state machine using boost::statechart.
- Used the Qt framework for the lock plugin UI.
Technologies: Boost, Qt, Windows Mobile
Firmware Developer
2011 - 2011
Controlnet S.A.
- Worked to allow different USB modes (mass storage, virtual serial port, input device, etc.) to work on an ARM7 development board.
- Proposed, installed, and evaluated two different real-time operating systems (RTOS's) on an ARM7 development board.
- Tested an ATM to find bugs.
- Modified the firmware of an old Buss card system to add new functionality.
- Worked under the ISO 9001 quality standard.
Technologies: USB, Real-time Operating System (RTOS), Microcontrollers, C++, C
Project History
Codility Silver Award for the Carbo 2013 Challenge
My successful solution to the Carbo 2013 Challenge.
Publication
Optimized Successive Mean Quantization Transform
https://www.toptal.com/developers/algorithms/successive-mean-quantization-transform
Publication
After All These Years, the World Is Still Powered by C Programming
https://www.toptal.com/developers/c/after-all-these-years-the-world-is-still-powered-by-c-programming
Education
2004 - 2015
Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electronic Engineering
Universidad Tecnologica Nacional - Cordoba, Argentina
Skills
Libraries/APIs
Intel TBB, Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library, OpenGL, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC)
Tools
Git, Qt Creator, Visual Studio, Android NDK, CMake
Languages
C, C++, Ruby, Python, Assembler x86, Java, Python 3
Frameworks
Qt, Boost, GiNaC Framework
Paradigms
Concurrent Programming, Object-oriented Programming (OOP)
Platforms
Linux, BlackBerry, Windows, Android, Windows Mobile
Storage
MySQL
Other
Algorithms, Data Structures, Microcontrollers, Real-time Operating System (RTOS), USB, Networking, Multithreading, Cryptography
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