Daniel Miller

About Daniel

A programmer, entrepreneur, and perpetual learner building businesses in Argentina while pursuing marathons, languages, and the next adventure.

Location

CurrentlyBuenos Aires, AR
UniversityTroy, NY
OriginallyChicago, IL

Languages

EnglishNative
SpanishB@
FrenchB2
UkrainianA2
RussianA2
PortugueseB1

Interests

FitnessRunningRock ClimbingHikingUrban ExplorationPhotographyMusicBooksLanguagesHistoryEconomicsGeopoliticsRoadtripsTravelOpen Source

Always exploring new places, ideas, and technologies

My Story

I'm an open-minded individual always looking for something new to explore—whether that's a country, a language, or an idea worth building. I like to move fast, stay curious, and immerse myself deeply in whatever I'm doing.

I work as a programmer and am in the early stages of building businesses here in Argentina. My days are a mix of coding, learning, meeting interesting people, and making things happen.

Outside of work, I run (I'm aiming for a marathon by the end of the year), take photos wherever I go, and keep chipping away at new languages. I'm always chasing the next challenge, and I plan to keep it that way.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

TypeScriptJavaScriptC/C++JavaPythonSQLHTML/CSS

Libraries & Frameworks

React.jsAngularNext.jsNode.jsExpress.jstRPCPrismaTailwind

Tools & Platforms

DockerNixOSFirebaseGitAlgoliaJiraLinuxPostgres

Interests & Hobbies

Fitness & Health

My health is my top priority. I'm an avid gym-goer and run regularly, hoping to complete a marathon before the end of the year. I also enjoy cooking healthy, simple meals.

Rock Climbing

I see rock climbing as physical puzzle solving—it's the perfect intersection of mental and physical challenge.

Languages

I've spoken foreign languages since I was a kid and continue to learn new ones to this day. Read more about my language learning journey here.

Travel

I love exploring unique places and going on roadtrips.

Education & Experience

Full-stack Developer

Rensselaer Union

Jul 2024 - Mar 2025

Enhanced software widely used by Rensselaer clubs and staff. Contributed valuable input on feature development and user communication.

React.jsNext.jsTypeScriptTailwindtRPCPrisma

CFM Process Engineering Intern

Global Foundries

May 2023 - Aug 2023 & Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

Designed, built, and deployed a full-stack application to enable data management and configurability for wafer quality metrics.

React.jsNext.jsPythontRPCPostgresDockerPrismaSQLLinuxTypeScriptTailwind

Software Developer Intern

UncommonX

Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

Developed and maintained software solutions using modern web technologies.

AngularTypeScriptPrimeNGDockerPythonbashLinux

Computer Science & Economics

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Aug 2022 - Dec 2024

Coursework towards Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Economics

Server Infrastructure & Self-Hosting

Hardware

System

CPU:Intel i5-13600K
RAM:64GB DDR4 3600MHz
GPU:GTX 1660 Ti

Storage

Boot/OS:2x4TB NVMe (ZFS Mirror)
Data:8x18TB HDD (ZFS)

Self-Hosted Services

File & Media

NextcloudImmichJellyfinSyncthingTube Archivist

Productivity & Security

BitwardenLinkdingMemos

Operating System

NixOSDeclarative configuration management

I run a comprehensive self-hosted infrastructure that gives me full control over my data and digital life. From file synchronization and media streaming to password management and note-taking, everything runs on my own hardware.

The setup uses ZFS for reliable storage with mirrored NVMe drives for the operating system and a large storage pool for media and data. NixOS provides a declarative approach to system configuration, making the entire infrastructure reproducible and maintainable.

Favorite Quotes

"You are the steps you take"

Yes

"Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become."

Atomic Habits

"Fortune favors the bold"

"You're under no obligation to be the same person you were 5 minutes ago."

Alan Watts

"One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter"

"If you had to live this exact life over and over for eternity, would you be proud of how you lived it?"

Nietzsche

"It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it."

Seneca

"Awkwardness is temporary, regret is permanent"

"Variety is the spice of life"

Alan Watts

"If you don't try, nothing will change"

"If you get on the wrong train, get off at the next station"

"The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation"

Henry David Thoreau

"Ask for advice, not favors"

"There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen"

Vladimir Lenin

"Most of what slows things down is taking too long to make decisions"

Jeff Bezos

"Be sincere, not serious"

Alan Watts

"Of all men's miseries the bitterest is this: to know so much and to have control over nothing."

Herodotus

"Uncertainty isn't the enemy"

"People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character"

Ralph Waldo Emerson

"We must all suffer one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret"

Jim Rohn

Let's Work Together

I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Let's discuss how we can create something amazing together.