Dane Ukken

About Dane Ukken

I am a Software Engineer with 5 years of backend and fullstack experience and a Master’s in Computer Science from UT Dallas. Over the course of my career, I have built and optimized scalable web applications, distributed systems, and cloud-native solutions across enterprise and startup environments. My technical foundation spans Java, TypeScript, Python, with hands-on expertise in frameworks like Spring Boot, React, and.NET Core, and strong proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, and Kubernetes.What sets me apart is not just my technical breadth, but my ability to thrive in Agile teams and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. I enjoy designing clean, efficient systems that improve performance and user experience while contributing reusable components and tooling that accelerate team productivity.I am deeply curious about emerging technologies and committed to continuous learning, particularly around Generative AI and its potential to transform how we build and interact with software. I’m excited to bring this mindset and strong engineering fundamentals to my next opportunity.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   Dolphin Digital Ooh Media

   Oct 2025 — Present · San Jose, CA, US

   Deployed and customized a self-hosted Frappe LMS, implementing S3-backed file storage and environment-specific configurations for scalable media handling.

Education

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science

• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2014 — 2018