Dan Gau Email & Phone Number

Redmond, WA, US

Redmond, Washington, US

Currently, an Engineering Manager. I run a hybrid team of software engineers responsible for backend sync operations within the OneDrive client. We manage variety of deep technical spaces, and are responsible for keeping files safe, secure and up to date.

Redmond, Washington, US

As a Senior Engineer, I expanded my scope of impact to the entire organization. I did a series of talks called "Crucial Engineering Skills" which encompassed everything from soft-skills, technical topics, to "How to author your Connect" (Connects are Microsoft's semi-annual review format). The series was forwarded to thousands of engineers within.

Redmond, Washington, US

I've built everything from UI to a backend filter engine on the OneDrive team. I solved hard technical problems that required data driven approaches, as well as nuanced customer features that required navigating complex interpersonal spaces. I quickly grew to a thought leader in several places across the team, helping empower those surrounding me to.

Redmond, Washington, US

The role of a Program Manager at Microsoft is difficult to describe in short detail. The way I like to think of it is this: "Make sure the good stuff ships, and the bad stuff doesn't." This sounds simple, but includes a variety of complex work which requires constant adaptation. Working with design teams, making sure user research is incorporated properly.

Redwood City, CA, US

At EA, I was given a multitude of opportunities to test my engineering skills. I worked on a telemetry system for Madden Mobile, which involved creating meaningful business metrics from raw big data streams. This tested my ability to quickly adapt to new systems, where every day of downtime was a lost opportunity. I also designed, prototyped and.