Daniel Cukier@danicuki

Daniel is an accomplished technology innovator, currently working to assist companies in building teams of proficient web3 developers via WEB3DEV. His previous roles include CTO positions at several Brazilian startups such as Pravaler, a fintech aimed at providing affordable student loans, and Elo7, Brazil's most significant artisan marketplace, which was acquired by ETSY in 2021. He was also the founder and CTO of Playax, a big-data driven audience development platform designed for music professionals.

Daniel's tech skill set is vast, spanning a range of programming languages such as Elixir, Ruby, JavaScript, and Java. His broad expertise has been instrumental in aiding various startups through his role as a venture advisor at Monashees Capital and participation in multiple accelerator programs in Brazil. 

Holding a PhD in Computer Science from the University of São Paulo – IME-USP, Daniel's research primarily focused on Software Startups Ecosystems and Entrepreneurship. He previously earned his Master's degree in Computer Science from the same institution in 2009, presenting a thesis entitled 'Patterns for Introducing New Ideas in the Software Industry.'

Renowned for his contributions to the field, Daniel is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Cloud Computing. His fascination with software development began at the age of 10, when he started experimenting with his TK-3000 Basic 2MB RAM computer. This interest propelled him into a career as a consultant and software developer, working with several companies, including an internet startup in Italy in 2001.

In 2006, Daniel joined Locaweb, the largest web hosting company in Brazil, where he served as a developer and tech lead in the infrastructure team for five years. An active member of the agile and software development communities, he often speaks at conferences such as Elixir Brasil, QCON, Agile Brasil, TDC, DevCamp, Agile Trends, and more.

Daniel's interests extend beyond software development, delving into arts such as theatre, music, dance, and writing. He has participated in five musical plays and is a published poet. As a student of Vipassana meditation 🧘, Daniel is deeply interested in topics related to human consciousness.