Daniel Jensen
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Chief Operating Officer, EarnIn Payroll | AWS · SaaS · Ai/sdd · Software Development · M&A · EWA
Georgia, United States
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Chief Operating Officer, EarnIn Payroll | AWS · SaaS · AI/SDD · Software Development · M&A · EWAEarnInJan 2025 - Current (1 year 8 months)Directed comprehensive technical due diligence for the acquisition of a payroll software company, focusing on platform scalability, security posture, and integration risk assessment that ensured successful transition. Introduced AI specification-driven development across the engineering organization, resulting in a 3x acceleration in delivery velocity while enhancing overall product quality. Designed and launched an innovative hybrid payroll platform within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud that met enterprise needs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple deployment environments. Spearheaded initiatives to optimize operational efficiency within the payroll unit, achieving substantial improvements in servi- Sr. Director, Security Engineering & Identity | Zero Trust · AppSec · Fintech · MDR · DevSecOpsEarnInJul 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 7 months)Led security engineering, product security, consumer identity, trust engineering, and developer experience functions. Established a comprehensive vulnerability management program that achieved a remarkable 63% reduction in active vulnerabilities within the first year, significantly enhancing overall security posture. Streamlined incident management processes, reducing triage and response times to under 10 minutes through strategic partnerships with managed detection and response services, improving operational efficiency. Designed and implemented a zero trust architecture alongside a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution, successfully deploying it within six months to bolster endpoint security measures across the organization. Developed a
- Group Engineering Manager | Data Platform · Security Governance · DevOps · AWS · DatabricksIntuitJun 2019 - Jul 2022 (3 years 2 months)Spearheaded the establishment of two specialized teams focused on data discovery and exploration, resulting in an internal data cataloging solution that improved access to sensitive data types significantly. Launched a comprehensive data query platform that enhanced operational efficiency by 17x, empowering over 1,800 data workers to access critical insights faster than ever before. Drove the architectural approval of Databricks E2 as a paved-path solution, setting a precedent for hybrid SaaS infrastructures and enabling secure data access throughout the organization. Designed a security governance and compliance program that served as a blueprint for other business units within Intuit, streamlining processes and enhancing overall securi
- Director of Platform & SecurityOrigami LogicOct 2015 - Jun 2019 (3 years 9 months)Migrated entire software stack to Kubernetes and Istio service mesh, reducing AWS operational costs by 50% and increasing developer efficiency by enabling self service methodology. Led initiative and program to accomplish ISO27001 & SOC2 certifications. Improved and overhauled existing CI/CD systems migrating to Concourse CI and reducing CI/CD time by 75% Implemented Hashicorp vault with cubby hole response wrapping for retrieval of secrets, this included building a custom library and integrating with all applications to ensure retrieval of secrets was done securely. Led creation of platform to allow on demand provisioning of feature branch environments for testing and prototyping of products.
- HLead DevOps Engineer | Private Cloud · DevOps · Puppet · VMware · PCIHomeAwaycomMar 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years 8 months)Architected and operated private cloud platforms using CloudStack and VMware vCloud, successfully managing over 2,000 virtualized instances to support large-scale enterprise workloads with high reliability. Modernized configuration management by overhauling the Puppet infrastructure, which resulted in a 40% reduction in manual configuration errors and improved deployment times. Implemented automated server provisioning processes that decreased setup times by 60%, leading to faster project turnaround and enhanced team productivity across engineering departments. Developed comprehensive monitoring solutions that improved system uptime by 25%, ensuring consistent performance of critical applications within the cloud environment. Skills: Cl
- IT Manager | VMware · Infrastructure Automation · CI/CD · Puppet · Linux · NetAppCurrent TVDec 2009 - Mar 2012 (2 years 4 months)Architected and operated core infrastructure platforms utilizing NetApp storage, VMware vSphere, Citrix Xen, and Dell blade servers to support enterprise production workloads effectively. Led major platform modernization initiatives that transitioned from ESX to vSphere, enhancing system performance and reliability across all operational environments. Streamlined IT operations by implementing best practices in virtualization technologies that improved resource allocation efficiency by 30%, reducing downtime significantly. Developed comprehensive documentation for infrastructure processes that facilitated knowledge transfer among team members and improved onboarding time for new staff by 25%. Skills: IT Operations Management, Infrastruct
- Lead Systems EngineerVolusionDec 2008 - Dec 2009 (1 year 1 month)
- Tactical Data Network ManagerDepartment of DefenseJan 2006 - Dec 2008 (3 years)
- MFounderMontana Data SolutionsJan 2003 - Jan 2006 (3 years 1 month)
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- Master's Degree, Master of Business AdministrationGeorgia Institute of TechnologyMay 2026 - Aug 2026 (4 months)
- Bachelor of Science, Computer ScienceWestern Governors UniversityOct 2008 - Sep 2010 (2 years)