Dane Maison

I'm currently a Senior Software Engineer at Wildfire Systems, where I help build and launch products for major partners like Citi, RBC, HP, and Acorns. One of the things I enjoy most about my work is finding better ways for teams to build great products together. Lately, that has meant helping my team adapt AI workflows, including using Claude Code to speed up development, improve iteration, and make it easier to move from idea to execution. It's been exciting to be part of that shift and to help shape how we use these tools in a practical, thoughtful way. I've also had the chance to work on products that have reached more than 6 million users, which has given me a real appreciation for building software that is not just scalable and reliable, but meaningful to the business and the people using it.

My path into engineering has been shaped by curiosity, creativity, and a strong interest in how products create value. Before Wildfire, I worked across IoT, SaaS, agency, and consulting roles, which gave me experience solving a wide range of problems in different business contexts. At Altair, I worked on software for smart buildings and connected devices. At Member Splash, I helped build large-scale SaaS products and worked on a reservations platform during COVID under a very tight timeline. Earlier on, I also worked in agency and consulting environments, where I learned how to adapt quickly, balance business needs with technical decisions, and stay focused on what would have the greatest real-world impact.

I think my background in economics has played a big role in how I approach software engineering. It naturally pushed me to think beyond just the code and pay attention to the bigger picture. I care a lot about understanding business goals, user needs, tradeoffs, and how technical decisions support growth over time. That mindset has helped me become an engineer who not only enjoys building, but also likes thinking strategically about why something matters, how it creates value, and what will make it successful. I didn't come into tech through a traditional computer science path. I studied economics, completed an intensive web development bootcamp, and built my career from there through hands-on experience, problem solving, and a genuine love of making things.

At the end of the day, I enjoy building thoughtful products, helping teams work well together, and creating software that serves both the user experience and the broader goals behind it.