Daniel Larkin

• Architect and deliver production cross-platform mobile applications (iOS/Android) using Expo, React Native, TypeScript, tRPC, Drizzle ORM, and PostgreSQL, owning the full technical lifecycle from system design through deployment
• Design database schemas and system architecture, making key decisions around data modeling, API design, and application structure to ensure performance, reliability, and extensibility
• Build cross-platform desktop applications with Electron, delivering consistent user experiences across operating systems
• Design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, enabling rapid iteration and reliable releases
• Serve as sole technical decision-maker, collaborating directly with clients to translate business objectives into technical milestones and execution plans

Early-stage startup building a ticket marketplace platform — joined part-time, transitioned to full-time

• Collaborated closely with CTO and engineering team to ship user-facing features on tight timelines in a fast-paced startup environment
• Built and delivered product features across the full stack using Next.js, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS, contributing to core platform reliability and user experience
• Researched, evaluated, and implemented technical solutions for complex, domain-specific problems, improving system performance and maintainability
• Participated in architecture discussions and code reviews, helping raise the engineering quality bar across the team

Department of Homeland Security — Federal Emergency Management Agency. Temporary, disaster-specific appointment supporting Iowa's recovery from DR-4784-IA (severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding).

• Led coordination and execution of multi-phase disaster recovery projects, managing cross-functional dependencies from initial assessment through final obligation
• Served as primary point of contact for applicants and stakeholders, resolving complex eligibility and scope issues
• Analyzed damage assessments and prepared detailed project work plans with accurate resource allocation and cost estimates
• Ensured compliance with federal regulatory frameworks (NEPA, Stafford Act), building deep experience navigating compliance-intensive environments