Welcome!
My name is Daniel Hiss - I'm a web developer and designer.
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About Me
I am a web developer and designer with a passion for making websites. My journey in web development started with a curiosity for how websites work and has grown into a full-fledged career. I'm in my senior year of college at the University of Pittsburgh, pursuing a major in Digital Narrative and Interactive Design (DNID) with minors in Computer Science, Information Science, and Creative Writing. Over the years, I have worked on numerous projects, ranging from small business websites to large-scale web applications, including helping design the Allegheny County Website. My expertise lies in front-end development, but I'm also proficient in several back-end languages. I am always eager to learn new skills and stay updated with the latest trends in the industry. When I'm not coding, you can find me working on new tech projects, practicing saxophone, playing a new game, or reading a good book.
Resume
Education, Experience, and Skills
Experience
University of Pittsburgh - School of Computing and Information
Peer Tutor
March 2024 - Present
Peer Tutor for the School of Computing and Information. Tutors fellow Computer Science Students in Python, Java, Assembly, Logisim, and more, both in person and online.
Allegheny County
Web Design Intern
May 2024 - August 2024
Web Design Intern for Allegheny County. Conducted daily edits and website maintenance for the Allegheny County website, while maintaining site architecture, integrity, and functionality. Updated and helped revamp multiple projects on the Allegheny County site, including Nurse-Family Partnership, Careers and Employment, County Assistance, Parks and Special Events, and more.
University of Pittsburgh Marching Band
Alto Saxophone
August 2021 - May 2025
Alto Saxophone for the University of Pittsburgh Marching Band. Marched for all four years of my college career, played in four NFL Stadiums, including Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, Ford Field in Detriot, Michigan, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Learned soft skills like adaptability, time management, and responsibility for one's actions.
Education
University of Pittsburgh
B.A. Degree in Digital Narrative and Interactive Design
Expected Graduation - May 2025
Currently attending the University of Pittsburgh as a senior Digital Narrative and Interactive Design student in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Current GPA: 3.68.
Google Professional Development Course
UX Design Certificate
January 2025
Completed and recieved the Google Professional Development UX Design Certificate, expanding skills in the user-centered design sphere.
Center for Information Technology
High School Diploma with Honors
May 2021
Graduated from high school speciality center focused on Information Technology, learned a basis for programming, web development, project management, and more.
Skills & Expertise
Previous Projects
Previous Projects I've Contributed To
Allegheny County Website
For this project, I worked on the Allgeheny County Website, alongside professional developers and designers. I handled daily upkeep of the website, made numerous improvements to various pages on the website, and enhanced my skills in a fast-paced environment.
Musée
Musée was my senior capstone design project. Intended to give the audience a virtual walkthrough of my previous projects, I wanted to simulate the feeling of being in a musuem, while exisiting in a virtual space.
Anaysis of Employement Likelihood
A research project focused on finding which majors have the highest likelihood to have employment for college graduates within six months of graduation. Data was gathered from online sources and compiled, then transformed and tested to achieve results.
Apothocaric
Apothocaric is a roll-and-write game for pen and paper where apothocaries brew potions. The players must compete to brew potions and attract customers so that they can grow their reputation as the best potion makers in the land.