Daniel Hippley

Software Engineer

Canton, Michigan, United States16 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 10+ years of experience in backend systems.
  • Expertise in Elixir, Erlang, and Phoenix frameworks.
  • Proven track record in real-time distributed applications.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Engineer specializing in Real-Time Systems and Telematics.

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Skills

Core Skills

ElixirReal-time SystemsSoftware Development

Other Skills

EctoPhoenix FrameworkTelematicsOperations ResearchTelemetryOpenTelemetryModel TrainingLiveviewArtificial Intelligence (AI)AI AgentsAmazon Web Services (AWS)Distributed SystemsVoIPTechnical SupportTelecommunications

About

Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience building and maintaining high-performance backend systems, specializing in Elixir, Erlang, and Phoenix. Proven track record in developing real-time, distributed applications across logistics, telematics, and communications domains. Skilled in designing telemetry pipelines, implementing AI-powered features, and optimizing system performance using observability tools such as Telemetry and OpenTelemetry. Experienced in building resilient architectures, orchestrating asynchronous workflows, and leading backend modernization efforts. Actively seeking mid- to senior-level engineering roles where I can contribute to building scalable, fault-tolerant systems with a focus on performance, maintainability, and product impact.

Experience

16 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
4 mos
Current Experience

Apple

Sr. Software Engineer (Elixir)

Jan 2026Present · 4 mos

Whataburger

Sr. Software Engineer (Elixir)

Aug 2025Jan 2026 · 5 mos

Tss

Software Engineer (Elixir)

May 2022Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Texas, United States · Remote

  • Maintained and expanded Elixir-based systems supporting real-time logistics operations, designing high-throughput telemetry pipelines and integrating AI tools for anomaly detection and supply chain optimization. Drove adoption of structured logging and distributed tracing using Telemetry and OpenTelemetry, and collaborated across hardware, ops, and analytics teams to deliver mission-critical fleet visibility tools and route optimization models that reduced latency and improved resource utilization by over 25%.
EctoPhoenix FrameworkTelematicsOperations ResearchElixirReal-Time Systems

Aamp global

Lead Software Engineer

Aug 2021Apr 2022 · 8 mos · Remote

  • Led backend efforts on an Elixir-based telematics platform acquired by AAMP Global. Successfully created and executed a plan to significantly improve reliability, eliminate controllable downtime, and decouple the monolith into deployable services that accelerated the release cycle. Resolved critical backlog issues, implemented robust telemetry and metrics, and developed services for aggregating real-time location and event data, orchestrating multiple asynchronous processes while reducing customer-facing latency.
EctoPhoenix FrameworkTelematicsOperations ResearchElixirReal-Time Systems

Clarity voice

3 roles

System Developer

Promoted

Jan 2018Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Led backend development of internal CRM, support, and KPI reporting systems in Elixir, while modernizing legacy platforms and implementing automation tools that significantly improved operational efficiency. Introduced CI/CD practices, collaborated with stakeholders, and ensured new features aligned with business performance goals.
EctoPhoenix FrameworkElixirSoftware Development

Voip Engineer

Promoted

Nov 2014Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Conducted research, QA, testing, and implementation of new features, services, and hardware. Advocated for and implemented a QA automation pipeline using Selenium and Python. Delivered ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, and infrastructure improvements across internal and customer-facing systems.

Technical Support Engineer

Jan 2013Nov 2014 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Provided client facing technical support and training. Assist in design and implementation of custom phone routing for client VoIP system. Troubleshoot and resolve client reported problems such as call quality, misconfigured local networks and carrier outages. Configure and implement custom configuration of Polycom devices.

Sprint

Technical Consultant

Jan 2010Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Diagnostics and repair of mobile technology, including troubleshooting hardware and software across
  • multiple mobile platforms, focus on the resolution of customer issues Responsible for educating and
  • training team members in the newest handset and software versions. In charge of daily and weekly
  • inventory management and working closely with team members to reduce inventory shrinkage.

Best buy/geek squad

Computer Repair Technician

Jan 2009Jan 2010 · 1 yr

  • On-Site, In-store and over the phone, system support for consumer client base. Repair and diagnostics
  • across all major computing platforms. Extensive use of command-line tools for software troubleshooting
  • and virus removal. Placed in a leadership role which included tracking and managing sales of software and
  • hardware.

Education

Eastern Michigan University

B.S — Computer Science; Mathematics

Jan 2010Jan 2015

Schoolcraft College

A.A.S — Computer Information Systems

Jan 2005Jan 2008

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