Daniel Blanes a Passionate Innovator and Musician

My passion for technology began when I bought my first record. The sounds that came from the tiny stylus were enormous. Instruments layered upon each other with vocal performances sounded bigger than anything I had heard in my life. To mimic such sounds, I began tinkering with electronics ultimately turning analog phones into feedback microphone machines. Believe it or not, this led me to the path of becoming a technology consultant. Prior to my web development career, I was an Environmental Noise Engineer, and a Recording Artist and DJ with music released by Priority and Virgin International Records. I also worked both the post and production sides of reality television shows such as Project Runway, Top Chef, and America’s Next Top Model. This led me to produce original content for BravoTV.com and develop a digital marketing product for Warner Bros. and TMZ.

With 15+ years of experience as a front-end developer, I have honed my skills in designing and building responsive, user-centered web applications using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and modern CMS platforms like Adobe Experience Manager, TeamSite, and Drupal. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across diverse industries, optimizing user experiences and delivering accessible solutions that drive business outcomes.

My focus has shifted from just development to a growing interest in cybersecurity and risk management. I recently completed a Cybersecurity Technology Management certificate program from Loyola University Chicago and have become increasingly fascinated by identifying and managing risks. I truly believe that combining strong development skills with a solid understanding of risk management is key to building resilient systems that can withstand new and emerging threats.

If you’re looking for someone who can assess and manage security risks while still delivering exceptional user experiences, I’d love to connect and explore how I can contribute to your team’s success.

My specialties include:
Front-End Web Development
WCAG
Web Management
3rd Party Integration
Information Technology Management
Cybersecurity Analysis
Implementation Management and Support
Project Management