Not just code
Software is how I bring structure to ideas and build tools people can actually trust.
Introduction
Howdy, I'm Daniel Campos.
I build software that feels clear, reliable, and useful. My work is shaped by real production systems, thoughtful architecture, and the kind of problem-solving that only appears once software has to work beyond the perfect demo.
Production-shaped around
Backend servicesAPIsDatabasesCloud infrastructureAutomationMigrationsSecurity
What I care about
Clean architecture, thoughtful user experiences, and products built with purpose.
Outside of work
Teaching, fitness, storytelling, faith, and creativity are part of how I stay grounded.
Stack
My Developer Toolbox
The stack behind the products I build, and the tools I rely on to create, ship, and maintain real software:
Core Stack
What I reach for daily, and what I use it for.
- Production
Java + Spring Boot
Backend services and APIs in production
- Default
TypeScript
Default language for anything frontend
- Daily
React + Next.js
Building and shipping every UI I make
- Primary
PostgreSQL
Primary datastore for most projects
Languages
- JavaScript
- Kotlin
- PHP
- C++
- C
Data & Messaging
- Apache Beam
- Apache Kafka
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Apache Parquet
Backend, Platforms & Tools
- Laravel
- Firebase
- AWS
- Git
- GitHub
Practice
My Engineering Principles
Good software is not only written. It is shaped through clear thinking, disciplined engineering, and honest delivery — in that order, every time.
Thinking
- Product understanding
- Architecture planning
- Prototyping
- Technical writing
- Decision making
Engineering
- Clean code
- Code reviews
- Testing
- CI / CD
- Documentation
Delivery
- Agile / Scrum
- Git & GitHub
- Docker
- API testing
- Production support
Thoughts
Latest Writings
Notes on code, tools, lessons learned, and the small details that make software better.
Architecture
10 min read
Feature-Based Architecture with a Service Layer for Next.js Apps
A practical feature-based architecture with a service layer for Next.js apps: how it keeps routes thin and integrations isolated, and where it's more structure than you need.
Personal
6 min read
Building My Own Website Made Me More Honest
A personal reflection on building this website, why it felt harder than expected, and how a portfolio became a way to think more clearly about my work.
Development
7 min read
Adding Room to a Kotlin Multiplatform App
A practical step by step guide to adding Room to a Kotlin Multiplatform project with shared DAOs, platform database builders, KSP, and Koin.
Got a project in mind?
Let's build something greattogether
I'd love to hear about it. We should queue up a time to chat, and I'll buy the coffee.